Job Overview:
The Lotus Corporate Office Graduate position at Hethel in 2024 is a unique opportunity to directly contribute to the Vision 80 transformation and objectives of Lotus. The successful candidate will be engaged in various functional rotations, supporting business improvement projects, and gaining a deep understanding of Lotus operations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Successfully completing functional rotations.
- Delivering on required objectives and building strong relationships across the organization.
- Supporting business improvement projects and product deliverables.
- Developing a profound understanding of Lotus operations and functional responsibilities.
- Providing diversity of thought and tactical support for the next phase of increased volume production and EV-only products.
- Assisting in business transformation strategic projects related to sustainability, culture, and product.
- Supporting cross-functional corporate planning activities.
- Developing strong working relationships with mentors and rotation managers.
- Maintaining effective leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills.
- Working in a fast-paced environment with an output-focused mindset.
- Critically reviewing work streams and providing improvement ideas and solutions.
Knowledge, Skills, and Experience Required:
- Achievement or projected achievement of a 2:1 Degree classification in Business Management, Business Finance, Economics, Commercial, or Business Analytics & Statistics.
- Commercial, manufacturing, or engineering experience/placement.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and work to deadlines.
- Ability to work in a small/medium-sized enterprise undergoing substantial change.
- Flexible and able to rapidly reprioritize and produce excellent outcomes.
- Valid UK Driving Licence as travel across the Lotus UK sites may be required.
Key Behaviours:
- Respect: Ability to build strong relationships through a commitment to excellence, treating all colleagues with dignity and respect.
- One Team: Team player, positively contributes to team discussions, constructively challenges non-collaborative behaviors.
- Ambition: Works with customers (internal/external) to define and work towards a positive outcome, remains positive and resilient during periods of change.
- Drive: Uses experience and judgement to solve problems and find effective solutions, proactive, and effectively deals with ambiguity in a fast-changing business environment.
About Lotus:
Lotus Cars, headquartered in Hethel, Norfolk, UK, is the global hub for sports car and hypercar manufacturing operations. Known for its legendary success on the racetrack, Lotus has unveiled cutting-edge models like the Lotus Emira and Evija. The Eletre, introduced in March 2022, represents the future vision of the company. The corporate office graduate role offers a competitive salary and a range of benefits, including hybrid working, a half-day finish on Fridays, a pension contribution, private healthcare, and more.
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