Company: Achilles Group Limited

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Location: Belfast

Job Description:

Vacancy Name Graduate Trainee

Vacancy ID VN3113

Location UK – Belfast

Created Date PM

Description The Graduate Trainee role is designed to develop future talent within Achilles by providing broad exposure across key business functions, including:

Client engagement and account support

Sales and business development

Supplier audit and compliance

Data, ESG, and supply chain risk analysis

The role offers structured development, enabling graduates to build commercial awareness, technical expertise, and client-facing skills, with a pathway into a permanent specialist or leadership role.

Key Responsibilities 1. Client & Account Support

Assist Account Managers in maintaining client relationships

Respond to client queries and provide service support

Support client onboarding and ongoing engagement

Contribute to client reporting and insights

2. Sales & Commercial Support

Support lead generation and pipeline development

Conduct market and competitor research

Assist with proposals, presentations, and pitches

Collaborate with sales teams to identify growth opportunities

3. Audit & Compliance Support

Assist in supplier audits and assurance processes

Review supplier documentation for compliance

Support ESG and risk assessments

Ensure accurate data capture in Achilles systems

4. Data Analysis & Insight

Analyse supply chain data and identify trends or risks

Support reporting for internal teams and clients

Assist with dashboards and performance tracking

Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives

5. Project & Process Improvement

Participate in cross-functional projects

Identify efficiency improvements in processes

Support implementation of new tools or approaches

Contribute ideas for innovation and client value

Qualifications Degree or equivalent

Person Specification Core Skills:

Strong analytical and problem-solving ability

Excellent communication (written and verbal)

Attention to detail and data accuracy

Ability to build relationships and collaborate

Commercial awareness and curiosity

Technical/Desirable Skills:

Basic understanding of ESG, sustainability, or compliance

Familiarity with Excel or data tools

Interest in supply chain, procurement, or risk management

Knowledge of CRM systems (desirable but not essential)

Development Opportunities

Structured 2-year graduate development programme

Rotations across business areas

Exposure to global clients and industries

Formal training (sales, audit, ESG, data analysis)

Behavioural Expectations

Demonstrates Achilles values (integrity, collaboration, accountability)

Proactive and willing to take ownership

Adaptable in a fast-paced, evolving environment

Customer-focused mindset

Continuous learner with growth mindset

Performance Measures

Contribution to team objectives and projects

Quality and accuracy of work

Stakeholder and client feedback

Learning progression and skill development

Engagement and initiative

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We foster a diverse and inclusive culture that empowers staff to grow and maximise their skills in an environment free from all forms of inequality.

Our benefits packages vary from country to country dependant but we aim to provide flexible and competitive benefits that support individual financial, physical health and mental wellbeing. Some examples include:

Pension or retirement benefits

Health insurance cover

Paid Annual Leave / PTO

Charity / Volunteering Day

Family friendly policies

Flexible working practices (dependent upon role and location)

Health & Wellbeing initiatives

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Posted: October 12th, 2026