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This role will be 25 hours a week, Monday – Friday. Hours per day will be agreed with your line manager.

The Company

We’re TalkTalk, a challenger brand in the world of Broadband, Phone, Mobile and TV. Our job is to bring the best value connectivity, to everyone. We believe every customer matters, so we offer products and services that are simple, affordable, reliable and fair.

We’ve created a working environment where you can be yourself and give your all. This 6-month placement promises to be exciting, meaningful, and challenging. If this appeals to you then please click apply.

The Department

The TTWS Commercial Team is a vibrant and energetic team that plays a major role in the shaping and structuring of sales opportunities, informing product strategy, maintaining the customer base and maximising value by using our market, regulatory, product and customer knowledge. We work alongside and support our stakeholders which include Sales, Finance, Product, Procurement and Operations.

Our team ranges from Analyst to Commercial Director. We are mainly based out of our state-of-the-art Soapworks building in Salford, however many of our colleagues are based around the UK.

Roles and Responsibilities:

TalkTalk Wholesale is pivoting to full fibre connectivity and is committed to take its Partners on the journey, unlocking profitable growth, whilst maximising value across the whole portfolio.

As a member of the Commercial Team you will play a key role in maximising value. You will work closely with stakeholders both internally and externally to support the management and analysis of a multi million pound direct cost base through the Talk Talk purchase orders and invoice receipts process.

Having a lean and relevant direct cost base will ensure Talk Talk is well positioned to deliver a competitive pricing strategy to it’s Partners. This is an exciting opportunity to help improve current processes, deliver cost savings and contribute towards the future of Talk Talk Wholesale.

Tasks will include:

· Supporting the management of the Commercial purchase order and receipts process

· Managing the Commercial elements of the cost assurance trackers in Excel.

· Identifying and qualifying cost saving opportunities, engaging cost assurance or maximise value teams when appropriate.

· Liaising with suppliers chasing for payment in conjunction with Procurement and Accounts Payable.

· Establishing supplier contacts where not in place and establishing ways of working with these suppliers in line with the TalkTalk procurement process.

· Creating a process for dealing with legacy costs not validated through the Cost Assurance team.

· Undertaking appropriate procurement led training and Dynamics (internal system) training. Keeping up to date with latest TalkTalk training modules.

Additional Support you will receive:

· Teamwork

· Communication

· Problem solving

· The use of office applications

· Developing a growth mindset

· Working independently and potentially working remotely

· Dealing with difficult customers/stakeholders

During the placement, you will be fully supported through the following ways:

· Regular check ins with your manager

· Informal monthly check ins with the Early Careers Manager and other kickstart colleagues

· Training and development workshops to support employability and interpersonal skills

· An assigned buddy within your team

· A mentor from our senior leader population

· Bespoke Kickstart diary to capture your learnings and progress throughout

· CV/LinkedIn and Job Application support with mock interviews

· And so much more…

As a recognised Top 50 Inclusive Employer in the UK, we know that diversity means success and innovation. We want our workplace to reflect the communities and customer we serve. Being inclusive is part of our DNA; we are all 100% human, and we create a culture where you can truly be yourself.

We’re also not your usual 9-5. We are a dynamic workplace and we want to talk to you about how you like to work.