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In AstraZeneca IT, we push the boundaries of technology to achieve positive business outcomes   At AstraZeneca we believe in the potential of our people and you’ll develop beyond what you thought possible. We need great people who share our passion for science & technology and have the drive and determination to meet the needs of patients around the world. With more than 59,000 in over 100 countries worldwide, you could be part of delivering life-changing medicines that improve patients’ lives and benefit society globally.  Do you have a burning passion for technology and what it can do? Are you passionate about using your knowledge in the quest to discover and develop medicines that change the lives of patients with serious conditions? If so, the AstraZeneca Technology Leadership Programme is the perfect springboard to a senior technology leadership role within our global biopharmaceutical business.  We encourage creative thinking and new ideas whilst maintaining a strong customer focus, enabling us to fully understand all our business areas, how they operate and how we, in IT, create maximum value for them. We need great people who can drive AstraZeneca’s vision of Growth Through Innovation, are driven, determined and hard-working. In return, we will support your development, making the most of your skills and passion to help you in reaching your ultimate career aspirations.  What does the programme involve?   Starting in 2020 the three-year programme comprises three rotations, each lasting eight months, followed by a year-long placement in a role that aligns to your passion, interest, skillset and our business objectives, whilst ensuring we offer you continued development and challenge. Throughout your time on the Technology Leadership Programme you could be responsible for working with our customers and IT teams to deliver technology solutions to help our scientists and patients, our sales teams and our enabling functions such as HR or Finance to do their best work. You could be responsible for data sourcing and visualisation, supporting our business to make solid, data-driven decisions. You could be exploring possible tech solutions and implementing them to support process automation – the possibilities are endless. The flexibility of the programme enables you to work with us to drive your own journey through the programme, often working with various customer groups to truly influence and improve the way our business operates. Whichever role you perform, you will: Build knowledge of your IT area & the customer area(s) you are working with Have an important, contributing role in the team with real accountability to deliver the project, or piece of work, you are focussed on  Have support from your line manager, your mentor and your buddy to help you deliver at your best Drive your own development, through formal learning and/or experience, with access to our global technology learning platform Join an established and vibrant IT early talent community globally Opportunity to get involved in activities that benefit society and our local areas, such as charity fundraising, helping school leavers decide on their next steps, expanding technology to students. Benefit from working in a diverse, global company where we value and embrace the advantage true diversity can bring to a workplace…you may even get the opportunity to visit colleagues in other countries  Essential requirements:   As this is such an amazingly unique opportunity, we have a few requirements of the great people who join us: Graduates of IT-related disciplines e.g. Information Science, Computer Science, Engineering, Information or even those who have a Science-related degree but also a huge passion for technology You will have graduated in 2018/2019 or due to graduate by September 2020 Passion to work in pharmaceuticals and healthcare, with a real desire to make a difference to patients Quick and agile thinker Confidence to express your opinions and ideas to drive innovation and fresh thinking Strong communication skills The ability to work effectively as part of a team Demonstrable initiative A strong desire to learn and innovate Valid passport and willingness to travel if the rotation requires it Fluency in English.  Desirable requirement Additional language skills.  AstraZeneca is an equal opportunity employer. AstraZeneca will consider all qualified applicants for employment without discrimination on grounds of disability, sex or sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity leave status, race or national or ethnic origin, age, religion or belief, gender identity or re-assignment, marital or civil partnership status, protected veteran status (if applicable) or any other characteristic protected by law.   Applications open: 9th September 2019 Applications close: 24th November 2019

Working pattern: 35   hours per week, covering various shifts between Monday to Saturday    Salary starting from £19,860 per annum plus Excellent Benefits      As a Barclays Senior Customer Service Advisor,  you will be an essential contact for our customers, providing expert advice on the products and services that will support them through some of the most important moments of their lives. You will be encouraged to grow in your role, and work in new innovative ways - and you can expect the training, development and digital skills you need to deliver the excellence our customers expect.    What will you be doing? Delivering innovative tailored solutions and exquisite service by listening to our customers and working together to agree on a way forward. Meeting colleagues from across the business on a regular basis, learning from their expertise and sharing your own experiences to develop both personally and professionally. Taking an active interest in activities within the local community, by getting to know your customers and looking to participate in events by being the “voice” of Barclays Bank. Living by our values to build and maintain our reputation for service excellence. Having the confidence in yourself to help customers in the same way as you would want to be treated. Being a confident problem solver who uses creative initiatives to exceed customer expectations. What we’re looking for: A genuine passion for constantly providing great experiences. A proven record of excellence in a customer-focused role. The ability to make authoritative banking decisions that always put our customers first. Great communication and influencing skills and a collaborative, team-based approach to work. Skills that will help you in the role: Experience within another financial organisation is preferred. Experience of creative problem solving, and the confidence to take the initiative to permanently resolve potential issues.