Nicholas Associates Graduate Placements

Executive Personal Assistant Birmingham The Role As an Executive Personal Assistant, you will provide high-level administrative and organisational support to senior executives. You'll act as a trusted gatekeeper, managing schedules, communications, and priorities to ensure the smooth running of daily operations. Key Responsibilities Manage complex calendars, meetings, and travel arrangements Act as first point of contact for internal and external stakeholders Prepare reports, presentations, and correspondence Organise meetings, agendas, and take minutes when required Screen calls, emails, and requests, prioritising where necessary Handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism Support project coordination and follow-up on key actions Assist with event planning and business logistics About You Exceptional organisational and time-management skills Strong written and verbal communication abilities High level of discretion and professionalism Ability to multitask and work under pressure Proactive, adaptable, and solution-focused approach Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and digital tools What We Offer Competitive salary and benefits package Career development opportunities Dynamic and supportive work environment Flexible working arrangements About Us We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options. We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Nicholas Associates Group of companies Privacy Notice.

Graduate Transport Planner Location: Fleet, Hampshire Salary: 25,000 - 30,000 Our Client is a well-established, industry-leading consultancy firm that offers solutions for all aspects of development transport planning. Their services cater to a diverse clientele, and they operate throughout the UK, offering the opportunity to be involved in exciting projects. The Role: Preparation of Transport Assessments and Transport Statements Preparation of Travel Plans as well as Travel Plan Coordination Preparation and presentation of technical data and drawings Undertaking junction capacity assessments using ARCADY, PICADY and LINSIG Liaison with clients, contractors and local / national authorities as required To ensure that all assigned tasks / jobs are delivered on-time and to budget; To support Team Leaders in the delivery of comprehensive advice to clients on Highways & Transport matters from preliminary advice / feasibility work. Undertaking site appraisals/visits and designing surveys, through to providing input to written reports and presentational material. Ensuring that all electronic and paper files on projects they are kept up-to-date. Assistance with other traffic/transport related tasks, as required by your Team Leader About you: Educated to Degree level in Transport Planning, Urban Planning, Geography, Civil Engineering or related field Understanding / experience of UK Transport Planning standards and processes Use of AutoCAD (desirable) Benefits: Competitive Salary Company pension Annual and on the spot bonuses Healthcare cash plan About Us We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options. We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Nicholas Associates Group of companies Privacy Notice.

Graduate Demand Planner Salary: 28,000 - 30,000 Location: Lincoln Our Client is devoted to advancing science, acquiring and inventing new technology, and using it to help our customers solve challenges in business and society. They serve an immense range of applications, providing technologies vital to industrial growth markets. This is a hands-on role in which the successful candidate will work closely with the Procurement and Supply Chain teams to fulfil the requirements of the role. The Graduate Demand Planner will carry out analysis of current customer sales orders and customer demand to guide and influence supply chain operations. The role involves a variety of tasks such as creating and maintaining top level scheduling through the ERP system (SAP HANA), using business intelligence and forecasting information gathered from the sales function. Responsibilities: Tracking material inventory. Maintaining knowledge and understanding of sales order book and forecasts. Collecting data from internal & external sources on factors known to influence demand. Obtaining information on factors that could impact demand such as technical issues and annual leave in production. Gathering data from purchasing that can affect demand. Developing demand plans for top level product and reaching agreement with production leads that plans can be achieved. Using and maintaining the company's ERP system. Providing input to the purchasing team in developing and executing inventory strategies on material procurement About you: Skilled at forecasting, inventory management and supply chain management. Knowledge of SAP or other ERP systems. Relevant experience and/or qualification(s) in one of the following: Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Operations, Logistics. Benefits: Salary sacrifice-led pension plan that matches employee contributions up to 6% Employee Assistance Programme Free life assurance cover at the value of four times basic annual salary Holiday purchase scheme which enables employees to purchase an additional week's worth of annual leave each year Comprehensive wellbeing programme that supports employees with their physical, mental and financial health, as well as their cultural/environmental wellbeing Competitive employee discounts platform that provides employees with discounts with leading brands/retailers Internal reward and recognition scheme linked to internal benefits platform Cycle to Work scheme Enhanced family-friendly benefits Company sick pay Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Committee that supports and champions employee diversity Local discounts and offers (e.g. gyms) About Us We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options. We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Nicholas Associates Group of companies Privacy Notice.