Graduate IT Business Partner

Make a Home at Taylor Wimpey

At Taylor Wimpey, we don’t just build houses; we build futures. Not just for the people who live in our homes, but for our own people too. When we bring our collective skills together, we make amazing things happen - for ourselves, for each other and for our customers. There are incredible opportunities on your doorstep, and we want you to discover them all. 

With 22 regional offices across the UK and operations in Spain, we bring our vision to life locally. Here, you’ll be given the tools to develop your skills and the freedom to explore new avenues. Share your ideas, experience a no-blame culture, and shape your work around your life.

Every single one of us plays a vital role in bringing to life incredible places and spaces, where anyone can thrive. We believe in making a positive difference to our planet, as well as to people. 

Home to work that matters, and you can be a part of it.

Job Summary

At Taylor Wimpey, our Graduate Scheme is your gateway to becoming an expert in your field. With our guidance and your ambition, you’ll build expertise and set the foundation for an exciting and rewarding career. 

If you possess a flexible approach and are ready to embrace new challenges, we invite you to join our IT Graduate Programme.

As part of the IT Business Partnering function, graduates will gain exposure to both operational and project IT experiences and will have an unmatched opportunity to collaborate with all IT functions, our suppliers and our business colleagues to gain a strong foundation of IT and business knowledge.  

The Graduate Scheme

Our programme is a 2-year scheme, where individuals will gain an in-depth knowledge into IT. The Graduate IT Business Partner will partner with Business Units, Functions, Logistics, TWL and Head Office, in the development of strategic and tactical business plans.

This role will be trained to act as a trusted technology advisor to the business, managing demand and leveraging technology to meet business goals and objectives. You will be trained to act as a trusted technology advisor to the business, managing demand and leveraging technology to meet business goals and objectives.

The programme will include a 2-year development course to focus on your professional skills which are delivered at our specialist Training Hub in Solihull. You will have the opportunity to attend regular business masterclasses on a wide range of topics essential to your professional growth, including leadership, project management, technical skills, and industry-specific knowledge. 

You will also compete in the King’s Trust Million Makers project, a nine-month challenge that aims to develop entrepreneurial skills and raise money for The King’s Trust, while being exposed to senior leaders and mentors in the business. 

During the programme, you will have the opportunity to rotate across IT and the Business which are designed to enhance your understanding of our operations.

During your training, you'll gain hands-on experience in key areas such as: 

• Supporting the Strategic IT Planning
• Supporting Demand Management
• IT Change Management
• Information Systems Coordination
• Business Process Improvement
• Business & third-party Stakeholder Relationship Management
• Compliance with IT Governance

Our commitment to your development means that we provide targeted support and feedback to help you focus on areas for improvement, ensuring you are well-prepared for the next review. 

Ready to build a brighter future with Taylor Wimpey? Join us and unleash your potential as a IT Professional. Together, we can help you unlock your future!

Experience, Qualifications, Technical Requirements

• 2:1 degree or above (Required)
• Full driving license and access to a car or ability to get to site locations (Required) 
• Willingness to travel around the UK and are happy to stay away from home for short periods of time.
• Will be required to be onsite for a minimum of 3 days a week at our Solihull Office
• Ability to find innovative and creative solutions to solve problems 
• Great communication and stakeholder management
• Willingness to challenge the norm 

What we offer at Taylor Wimpey

• £29,250 - £31,250 starting salary with pay increases as you reach milestones throughout your training. 
• Annual Bonus Scheme
• Full Benefits Package including private medical cover, retail discounts and much more!
• 26 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays

Inclusivity Statement

Individuals seeking employment at Taylor Wimpey should know that we foster a culture of inclusion and value diversity positively which creates a better workplace and delivers stronger outcomes. We commit to treating all our job applicants and employees fairly and with respect, irrespective of background, disability or any other protected characteristic. we welcome all applications and will appoint the best candidate in every case. We particularly welcome applicants from groups that are underrepresented in our current workforce, for example females, ethnic minorities, LGBTQ+ and candidates with disabilities, visible or non-visible. In addition, we provide accommodations to support different working styles and needs in the workplace.

If you require any assistance with regards to reasonable adjustments during the application process, please do not hesitate to contact us. 

Come Build Your First Home with Taylor Wimpey!