Trainee Consultants - Agile Delivery Manager

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Hippo Digital is excited to be recruiting for our next intake into the Hippo Academy . We are providing the opportunity for 4 aspiring Agile Delivery Managers looking to start their careers in the digital sector to join a training programme where we'll introduce you to the tools and techniques needed to thrive as a consultant specialising in Delivery Management.

Delivery Managers work with our clients to e mbed agile ways of working and support their multi-disciplined teams to focus on the priorities to deliver the associated product or services. They'll run ceremonies including stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, retrospectives and show and tells.

Training will commence on 26th September 2022 . All training will be a mixture of remote and in-person sessions, with all in-person learning to be delivered from our central Leeds based office (expenses and travel costs will be covered for participants contracted to Coventry, London or Manchester).

What we'll teach

• Consultancy skills
• Problem solving
• Collaborative working
• Presentation skills
• Agile working
• User centred design
• GDS and working on government projects

What is the recruitment process?

You will need to submit a CV and a short statement explaining why you are interested in this opportunity, and what you hope to gain from it. Deadline for applications is 2nd July 2022.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by a member of the Talent Acquisition team for a short chat about the opportunity and your application. Following this, successful candidates will be invited to attend a virtual assessment session (w/c 18th July 2022) that will consist of an introduction to Hippo, a small group exercise and an interview (including a presentation of your choice - a brief will be provided).