Go North East - Graduate Commercial Programme
We are a leading provider of passenger transport in North East England.
If you want to be a part of a business that drives people and prioritises sustainability, Go North East could be the perfect next step for you.
We’re connected the North East for nearly 50 years and as the region's largest bus company with over 500 vehicles, we continue to play a crucial role in keeping cities, towns and villages connected and the region’s people moving sustainably.
Join our team of 1,600+ colleagues and start making a change, today.
What will you be doing?
On our 18-month commercial graduate programme starting September 2024, you will undergo rotations, giving you a broad understanding of the business and how it operates. You’ll get the opportunity to work on industry-leading projects and gain hands-on experience in areas such as:
- Network Planning
- Timetable Scheduling
- Contract Negotiation and Stakeholder Management
- Fares and Ticketing
- Operations/Supervisory placement – staff and depot management
- Marketing and Customer Service
- Driving a bus in service – get your PSV licence!
- Health, Safety, Environment and Facilities
- Secondment to Go North West
With this structured commercial career path, at the end of your scheme you will be able to specialise in an area within the commercial function, where you will continue to be supported and developed.
What we can offer you?
- £27k salary
- Structured progression – fast track into higher-level role
- Ongoing support and access to our mentoring scheme
- Achieve highly recognised qualifications in transport
- Opportunity to obtain a PSV license
- Free travel on many of Go Ahead’s transport services
What are we looking for?
- A 2:2 or above (or equivalent) in a degree relating to Mathematics or Finance
- Has a full UK drivers licence
If this sounds like a good fit, don’t miss out, click ‘Apply Now’