2015/16 Chime Graduate Scheme

Do you want a career in the world of communications?

ENTRIES FOR THE 2015/16 SCHEME ARE NOW CLOSED. INFORMATION ABOUT THE 2016/17 SCHEME WILL BE POSTED HERE IN NOVEMBER 2015.

The Chime graduate scheme for 2015/16 is now open for applications from bright inquisitive graduates who have or expect a minimum 2.1 degree and believe that their talents and interests will flourish in the world of advertising, public relations, corporate social responsibility, research, health marketing and sports marketing.

If you want to hear more about the scheme and tips on filling in the application form from some of our current graduates look below.

So take a look at the Chime companies participating in the Scheme and then scroll down to the application form link at the bottom.

 

Chime Companies Participating in the 2015 - 16 scheme

CIE (Insight and Engagement Division) - the Research Group within Chime

Opinion Leader

Opinion Leader is a market research consultancy with clients drawn from across the corporate, political and social sectors.  The research undertaken is often high profile and involves complex issues.

The graduate roles will be based in central London

Tim  – Opinion Leader Graduate

"I am three months into my year-long placement as a graduate at Opinion Leader. As someone who yearns for that sense of discovery and achievement that all kinds of research can bring, my first few months at Opinion Leader has been truly enlightening as I have been involved with numerous projects for a variety of clients.

The Graduate Scheme itself gives us as graduates a fantastic platform from which to begin our careers, and a great deal of confidence as we join our respective companies. Clearly, having access to the training resources is very valuable, but one cannot under-estimate the benefit of the peer support of the other graduates.  Being able to share experiences with other people from different parts of the business is not only interesting, it is helpful too".

Facts International

Since its foundation 30 years ago, Facts International has been at the forefront of new technologies to collect insights. Proud to be voted Best Field Force in 2014, and a Gold Investor in People, we use the information we collect to help clients change for the better. Put simply, “Whatever the Question, We’ll find the Answer”.  Join us in making a difference to business strategy, product launches, charities fundraising, basically, helping a diverse set of local and global clients be better.

The graduate roles will be based in Ashford, Kent

 

CSM Sport & Entertainment - the Sports Marketing Division

Fast Track

Fast Track is an international sports marketing agency and part of CSM Sport & Entertainment (CSM). We help brands to tell their stories through sport, connecting with their target markets by creating engaging content and live event experiences. Fast Track currently works with over 50 clients across 100 sponsorships covering major global, regional and national sports events and a myriad of developing sports and youth engagement programmes. Brand clients include Jaguar Land Rover, HSBC, Mubadala, Lucozade and the National Lottery.

The graduate role will be based in  central London

 

The Good Relations Group

Good Relations

Good Relations is one of the leading PR agencies in the UK. As a multi-disciplined agency we provide creative communications solutions for consumer, b2b and corporate brands. Our authentic stories build trust, inspire advocacy and spark movements.

Our agency is structured around insight, imagination and innovation. We bring together the brand strategy and creativity of advertising, the interactivity of digital and the storytelling approach of PR.

We have opportunities for graduates within our digital, corporate, consumer, consumer health and GR Life departments.

We are looking for passionate and diligent individuals who display a natural sense of curiosity, have creative flair as well as a collaborative and conscientious attitude.

The graduate roles will be based in central London

Emily  – Good Relations Graduate

"The Graduate Scheme has given me the opportunity to learn new skills from both formal group training and my peers. The Graduate Scheme also means that you create contacts across the Chime group with other people of your level. This provides us graduates with key networking skills and gives us a better understanding of the role each company plays within the group.

I am also participating in the pro bono Chime Graduate Scheme Charity Project, which involves all 21 graduates working together.

So far I’m really enjoying the Chime Graduate Scheme and I look forward to seeing what the next  9 months will bring". 

Corporate Citizenship

Corporate Citizenship is the leading global consultancy on strategic corporate responsibility.  We offer clients a range of services that include reporting and assurance, strategy and benchmarking, stakeholder engagement, management of environmental risk and community relations. 

The graduate role will be based in central London

Harvard - technology, media and telecoms consultancy

Harvard provides digital PR, media relations, AR, research and marketing to a range of technology companies ranging from large multinationals to tech pioneers.

The graduate role will be based in London and will rotate within different sectors within Harvard

 

OPEN Health - the healthcare communications division

OPEN Health is the first channel and discipline neutral agency in the healthcare communications sector. Where possible we openly encourage cross discipline communications to ensure the best creative and switched on solutions.  Our disciplines include brand communications, medical communications and medical education, public relations, market research, market access, an NHS Data analysis agency, a Real World Data agency, and patient engagement.

We currently have fantastic entry-level opportunities for someone who would like to embark on a career in healthcare Account Management and as part of a creative and fast-paced agency. You will have good written and verbal communications skills, be creative, internet savvy, have the ability to juggle priorities and manage time effectively. An interest in life sciences will be beneficial. Graduate roles are available in the following agencies:

Reynolds-MacKenzie

The company boasts a formidable team of campaign developers. We’re the creative force behind many high-impact healthcare campaigns of recent years. It’s our unparalleled expertise and ability to look beyond the obvious that sets us apart. Having won numerous social media awards, our ability to combine traditional media with new channels allows for very focussed and powerful delivery.

The graduate role is based in London

Succinct

Recognised as one of the leading medical education agencies serving UK, European and global accounts. Our senior team has a combined experience of over 200 years in senior marketing, sales and market access roles within the pharmaceutical industry, and is supported by a solid team of account handlers and medical writers who have been delivering medical communications programmes for many years. Our experience spans a broad range of therapy areas – with a strong focus on oncology and specialist medicine.

The graduate role is based in Marlow

 

Teamspirit - a leading integrated financial services communications agency

Teamspirit

Works for some of the biggest and best known financial services brands in the UK – you won’t find a more passionate agency when it comes to finance.  We make brands stand out, get talked about and get results by integrating their unique story into advertising, public relations, digital communications, direct marketing and events.

The graduate role will be based in London and the successful graduate will have two placements during the year which will provide experience in our Communications Account Management team and Public Relations teams.

 

VCCP Partnership - the advertising division of Chime Communications

VCCP

The VCCP Partnership is an integrated communications agency with a well-earned reputation as one of the most innovative agency forces working in the UK, winning more IPA effectiveness awards than any other agency of the same age.  VCCP believes in populating culture with bold creative and media ideas that can transform client’s businesses.
 
The graduate roles will be based in London at one of the Partnership companies (either VCCP, VCCP Media, VCCP Kin or VCCP Blue) and will rotate around the other companies as part of our training scheme. Most roles offered will be in Account Handling but we will also be on the look out for candidates suited to Planning.

 

About the Scheme

Training Workshops - offered throughout the year on a diverse range of core skills ranging from news writing, event management, time management and presentation skills.

Campaign Planning Workshop - a residential and very intensive two day workshop where graduates work on a live client brief and present back to both client and agency senior management.

Graduate Charity Initiative - a team project running for 6 months where graduates get the chance to work across disciplines with their fellow graduates.

Alice Doyle of Hemihelp said ‘We have been absolutely thrilled with all the work that the Chime Graduates have done for us over the last six months. We are a small charity, so to have this level of help and expertise has been invaluable to us and has made a real difference to the lives of families affected by hemiplegia.’

Towards the end of the year each graduate will receive career guidance and discuss what potential opportunities there are within the Group going forward.

All our graduates are paid a competitive salary and enjoy the benefits offered to all employees.

 

HOW TO APPLY

Click here [https://drop-box.co.uk/gradform/] to access the application form and then once completed submit it directly on line via the link.

 

KEY DATES

Applications will close on Sunday 11th January 2015

Following this, short-listed candidates will be notified by 30th January 2015.  Due to the high levels of interest we cannot respond to all applications so if you have not been notified by 30th January 2015 you unfortunately have not been shortlisted.

The interview process will involve attending a half-day or whole day selection panel depending on the company you have applied to,  on one of the following dates: 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th February 2015 in central London.  No candidate will be considered who cannot attend any of these specified dates. Successful candidates will be informed by Friday 6th March 2015 and will commence work on Monday 27th July 2015.