We have developed a structured 2 year graduate programme focused on developing your career within our company. As a major financial services plc, we can offer graduates careers in many interesting areas; from Banking & Finance to Marketing, Human Resources to Sales and from Commercial Lending to IT Development. The Programme is structured to provide a wide range of learning and development opportunities as well as the development of a strong social and support network across the Group for you. This is a dynamic Programme that will change as the needs of the business and market change, and in this way, will always remain relevant

Key Developmental Elements

Rotations
Rotations are designed to build your professional experience and exposure and are strategically chosen to complement your experience and the division you are assigned to. Throughout the 2 year Programme you will undergo 4 rotations each lasting 9 months.

Irish Life & Permanent Group is a market leader in a number of business divisions and as a result our Graduate Programme offers a unique diverse exposure to Graduates at a critical point early in their career.

Irish Life is Ireland's largest life assurance company and the market leader in the provision of life, pension and investment products.

Irish Life Corporate Business provides group pension and risk products to employers and affinity groups.

permanent tsb is the retail banking operation of the group and is the leading provider of residential mortgage finance in Ireland.

Irish Life Investment Managers (ILIM) is the investment management subsidiary of Irish Life & Permanent plc.

Workshop Series – a series of workshops are scheduled over the course of the Programme, focused on developing a range of competencies; from leadership to business acumen, and from strategy and process efficiency to project management.

CEO Series - a series of interactive workshops with Business CEOs designed to give you a broader understanding and significant exposure to the Group businesses.

Group Projects - a very valuable opportunity to deploy the skills and experience you will have acquired to date on the Programme to real life business projects. Projects are assigned and approved by the General Managers of the business. Project outcomes are evaluated and assessed through formal presentation to senior management.

Key Support Elements

Mentor – A Mentor from the Senior Management team will be assigned to each participant. Mentoring is designed to provide a valuable opportunity to access structured 1:1 support from senior and experienced managers. The focus is on developing an open, professional and supportive relationship and support will focus reviewing and setting learning objectives, the provision of advice and career development discussions.

Line Manager – this person will manage you in your role on a day to day basis. This will include setting and reviewing task and development objectives for you. They will provide the direction and support you require to perform your role and they will manage your performance also.

Buddy - A buddy system is in place to provide day to day support to you. Your buddy will be a member of your team and their role is essentially to answer questions you may have on a daily basis and offer guidance and advice.

Programme Co-ordinator – Your Programme Coordinator will act as a focal point for you. Their role is to oversee the execution of the Programme and act in a coordination role across all of the business units to ensure that every aspect of the Programme is supported and we are maintaining a best in class programme every step of the way.

Profiles of 2007 Graduates

Lynsey Denholm – Sales and Marketing, Irish Life Retail

My name is Lynsey Denholm and I joined Irish Life & Permanent in July 2007 with a 2:1 degree in Computer Science from Strathclyde University in Glasgow.Since I joined the Group I have been working in Sales Support and Marketing for Irish Life Retail Direct Business Channel.

My general duties include supporting the sales consultants by providing them with analysis of recent campaigns and information to be used in upcoming campaigns as well as having input into the Marketing campaigns that we are using nationally.

This has been a great learning curve for me as when I joined I had limited experience in the Sales and Marketing business area, coming from an IT background. However, I have been able to integrate my IT skills with new skills learned in tasks such as producing database analysis on customer, sale and product information. I have also been involved in the rollout for a new POS system for our consultants and involved in the testing of our new Wealth Management System which is part of the new Wealth Management Unit, this has been an exciting and interesting task.

In my first few months here at Irish Life I was also involved in organising a National Conference for the Direct Business channel. This involved organising presentations, the venue and the structure of the day in order to satisfy 300 people. This was a challenging task but an enjoyable one and I was delighted to have the opportunity to be involved in it.

The team that I work in have welcomed me to the business and continue to support me in any task that I undertake.

I chose to join Irish Life & Permanent as the Access Graduate Development Programme offered me exposure to different areas of the business separate to my background. I have enjoyed the exposure but also being able to relate the skills I learned at university to the new job that I am in.

Thomas O'Reilly – permanent tsb Retail

My name is Thomas O'Reilly and I joined Irish Life & Permanent in July 2007 having completed a Bachelor of Commerce (Hons) in NUI Galway in 2006 and the first year of the Masters of Business Studies in Electronic Commerce also in NUI Galway. I am writing my thesis this year and I hope to write it on a Project or Scheme undertaken by IL+P.

On the Access Graduate Development Programme I have gained exposure to all aspects of Retail Banking in Permanent TSB, including Mortgages, General Insurance, Customer Service, Bankassurance (Savings and Investments) and General Management. I have found the workplace environment in PTSB to be one of friendliness, support and professionalism. I have worked in these different areas of the bank meeting customers and learning how the different aspects of the business work and I am presently working on an Area Project to further enhance Business Practices and Customer Service for implementation in all branches in the Dublin area, which involved working closely with the Area Manager and the Area Team. As a Graduate in the Access Programme you will be given continuous support and will be able to gain from the many avenues of further learning that will be provided for you throughout your career with PTSB.

I have not only found the work experience invaluable, but extra curricular activities are supported and an onsite gym and swimming pool are provided for all employees.

The Access Graduate Development Programme is meeting and exceeding my expectations for a career in the Financial Services sector and has provided me, as a graduate, with an exceptional start to my career.

Remuneration & Benefits

We offer very attractive and competitive remuneration packages, where performance is recognised and rewarded through performance related bonuses and employees can share in the profits of the Group through the Group Profit Share Scheme.

Our benefits also include a staff pension scheme, free banking, subsidised loans, generous annual leave, flexible working hours, a fully equipped gym and recreation centre with swimming pool, support and reward for further education, sports & social groups, a subsidised staff restaurant, travel pass scheme and much more.

How to Apply

For information on when our next Graduate Programme will commence please continue to review the Graduate Programme section of our website.

Irish Life & Permanent supports Equal Opportunity and is regulated by the Financial Regulator