A new graduate has joined the bespoke ASPIRE programme offered by Barratt and David Wilson Homes South Midlands.
Recently graduated from Coventry University with a Business Management degree, 22-year-old Lewis Bowcutt has joined the Northampton-based housebuilder to develop skills across a range of disciplines at sites across the region.
He said: “Upon finishing university I was looking for a role that would really help to develop me and the ASPIRE scheme was just what I was after. The opportunity to see the business from start to finish is a unique one that many people would love to do. When the scheme has finished, I will have a full understanding of every department giving me a great benefit in my further careers.”
Those who take part in ASPIRE do six two-month placements on rotation in year one, which provides them with an all-round insight into the business. In the second year, the graduates specialise in their chosen area and take a more in-depth and focused role with longer projects and greater challenges. There’s an emphasis on leadership and project management skills to help them make an impact right away.
“I’m really enjoying getting to know everyone around the office and developing relationships whilst getting to explore the housebuilding process,” said Bowcutt. “Every day I’m learning something new and I’m excited about new challenges facing me in the future. I’m looking forward to seeing what I’ve been working on really come to life. Being able to see through work I’ve done in every department to eventually selling the homes that I have been working on will be a really unique experience.
“In the future I hope to have a comprehensive knowledge of the whole business. Having applied for the sales and marketing role I’m hoping to become an integral part of the sales team helping to sell what I’ve been working on now.”
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