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made are designed to show women that
today's automotive industry should be
considered as a very real career option.
Jardine's study found that there is a
general lack of awareness around the
career opportunities available, with
fewer than one in four women (22%)
saying it wouldn't occur to them there
would be relevant jobs available.

Career progression

BE CK Y I D E H

'After leaving college, I made
the prompt decision to work for
Jardine Motors Group to begin
a career with a well-respected
automotive brand.
'Starting as a Business
Apprentice in 2013 and now
undergoing a three-year
finance graduate programme,
I am currently a Divisional
Accounts Assistant at the Porsche
Cambridge retailer.
'Jardine has enabled me to grow
as an individual, develop my skills
and knowledge, and progress to
the stepping stone of my career.
I am truly grateful for the
opportunities I have already
encountered along the way.'
Becky is Finance Graduate for
Jardine Motors Group.

Interestingly, this isn't something Jardine
would argue with, because the company
doesn't offer 'jobs' as such; it offers lifetime
careers. Its commitment to every recruit
is to help develop their skills, provide
ongoing training and build confidence.
The company ensures all employees
are thoroughly inducted into the Jardine
'family' and it sets out clear goals and
plans so they know exactly how to
achieve their ambitions and be the best.
Jardine's internal research reflects this,
with a huge 85% of women and 73% of
men inside the industry saying they would
recommend a job in the sector to a friend.
Unlike other industries, the automotive
one can offer straightforward progression
routes, which means that Jardine employees
can aim for the top if they desire. The
company has a number of employees who
entered the group as apprentices and are
now earning six-figure salaries!

Shared values
The Jardine Motor Group's success is
dependent upon its ability to embrace
diversity. At the beginning of 2014,
it formed a charity partnership with WhizzKidz based on shared values and common
purpose: providing mobility.
Whizz-Kidz is a UK-based charity
dedicated to transforming the lives of
disabled children by providing the vital
equipment and life skills they need to
reach their full potential.
As well as being committed to
fundraising, Jardine offers a variety of work
placements in its dealerships for WhizzKidz's young people and it also funds youth
camps and ambassador clubs.
'We want to help these young people
to experience the world of automotive and,
more importantly, develop essential life
skills and have fun!' explains a spokesman.
Jardine is immensely proud to be one
of the UK's largest automotive retailers,
having more than 70 dealerships around
the UK, employing 3,500 staff and
representing 24 of the world's leading
manufacturers, including Ferrari, Aston
Martin, Mercedes-Benz, Jaguar, Porsche,

VIC KY BROWN

'I have been working for Jardine
Motors Group for the past 17
years and I've never looked back!
'I started all those years ago
as a Service Adviser and, over
the years, have progressed to
Senior Sales Executive at Audi
in Shrewsbury.
'Jardine has offered me masses
of opportunities, which have
enabled me to work my way up
the career ladder internally.'
Vicky is Senior Sales Executive
for Audi, Shrewsbury.

Land Rover, VW and Audi. The company
also has support functions such as IT,
HR, Finance and Legal. It is therefore no
surprise that it's always seeking out the
best people around to join its team.

Big ambition
The company has seen significant growth
in the past few years: a trend that is set to
continue as it achieves its ambition to be
the best motor retail group as judged by its
customers, employees and brand partners.
With this in mind, Jardine is looking
for people who may not have considered
a career within the automotive industry
- and, of course, those who already
have - to be part of its future success story.

FOR MORE INFORMATION
Visit jardinemotors.co.uk/careers
Email hr.recruitment@jardinemotors.co.uk
http://jardinemotors.co.uk/careers
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