Absolute Ignite - Graduate trainee scheme
It's time to make an impact
We’re on a mission to ignite the careers of bright young sparks and boost the marketing of SME’s with a fresh-thinking approach. Whether your a graduate looking for your first role in an agency, or a business looking for growth by working with some of the latest talent coming through. Then our new Absolute Ignite proposition is worth taking a looking at.
Absolute Ignite is a full salaried Graduate Trainee Scheme that supports the development of passionate graduates within our industry. Absolute Ignite will consist of Creatives, Developers, Client Services and Marketers who fast track their development with dedicated 1 to1 support from the main agency's senior leadership team as well as training sessions with external training companies.
Each year, we'll recruit a team of talented university graduates, provide them with mentorship and give them the opportunity to work on live projects, all under the guidance of their mentor, the Ignitors will collaborate closely with our clients and learn about the day-to-day workings of an agency.
Meet the Ignitors
Dev Ops
Joshua Cadman
Creative
Leah Packingham
Dev Engineer
Karl Chelton
Marketing
Grace Partington
Are you ready to ignite your career?
Absolute Ignite is an excellent way for ambitious graduates to launch a successful career within an agency. We have created the Ignite Graduate Trainee Scheme to help develop the skills and experience needed in a real-world agency environment including -
The benefits
- Fully paid position
- Initial 12 month contract
- Gain experience on live commercial briefs/projects
- Excellent career progression
- Gain confidence presenting work to clients
- Dedicated 12 month training program - internal and external
- Fast paced environment: Understand agency life
- Away trips for team building and knowledge building
- Exposure to diverse projects
- Exposure to industry professionals networks
- Industry insights
Real agency experience
- Developing your craft
- Technical skills
- Presenting
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Continuous learning & personal development
Who are we looking for?
Our Absolute Ignite Graduate Scheme is open to any degree level graduates who are looking to take the first step in their marketing or digital careers. You will have either qualified in summer 2024 or before at degree level.
What positions are available?
- Marketing Assistant
- Account Executive
- Junior Creative
- Junior Developer (Front End)
- Junior Developer (Back End)
Meet the mentors
Our Mentors are made up of our Senior Leadership Team at the agency and when you join our Graduate Training Scheme, they will provide ongoing support and guidance. It is their role to support you on your journey to ensure you get the hands-on experience and practical advice needed to succeed within our industry and move your career forward.
Creative Director
Simon Allman
Simon has over 30 years experience working in the creative industry working on brand, campaign and digital projects with many awards for his work.
Head of Client Services
Paula Smith
Paula has over 20 years experience working within integrated marketing agencies in Manchester, getting to know her clients and deliver on their objectives.
Head of Marketing
Lotty Hodgen
With over 24 years experience, Charlotte is a seasoned and strategic marketing, retail, and licensing expert, with experience in a range of industries.
Technical Director
Byju John
Byju has over 26 years' experience as a seasoned expert in software, crafting complex web applications and shaping innovative digital solutions.
It's time to make an impact
15th September 2023 - 30th April 2024
Applications open
May 2024
Review process
June 2024
Interviews
July 2024
Job offers sent
5th August 2024
Our Ignitors begin!
Apply Now!
Applications are now open for Absolute Ignite. We would like to know all about you, your education and your passion. The culture of our agency is important to us, so we would like to get to know you a little more than just what's in your CV and portfolio.
So please also upload a short video (max 3 mins) with the following information:
- Introduce yourself (name, age, location and education)
- Why would you like to work for Absolute Agency?
- What is your passion?
- What or who inspires you?
- An Interesting fact about yourself?
Please note - this video doesn't need to be fancy. It can be done from your phone very easily. We won't be judging your video skills! We just want to get to know you a little more. Please title the video as your name eg: PaulSmith.mp4