Founder's Associate – Graduate Executive Trainee Programme
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Location: Edinburgh, EH1 3QB
Salary: £30,000–£34,000 DOE + benefits
Contract: Full-time, permanent
Start Date: Immediate start available
About Kingsford Group
Kingsford Estates is a growing property and asset-management business operating across residential, commercial, workspace and modular development in Edinburgh.
Our sister company, Let Tech Solutions, is a technology business serving the UK lettings industry, with platforms including LettingWeb and River LPM, used by more than 1,000 letting-agent customers across the UK.
With both businesses entering an exciting period of growth, we are looking for a high-potential graduate to work directly with the CEO and develop towards a future leadership role within the group.
What We Offer
- Direct exposure to a CEO running two growing businesses.
- A structured two-year development programme.
- Genuine responsibility and ownership from day one.
- Broad exposure to strategy, property, technology, operations, product and investment.
- Funded professional development, including AI and property courses.
- Clear progression towards a permanent management role.
- 28 days' annual leave, increasing with service.
- Workplace pension with salary-sacrifice option.
- Private medical cover through Vitality.
The Role
As a Founder's Associate, you will work directly with the CEO across Kingsford Estates and Let Tech Solutions, supporting strategic projects and gaining hands-on experience of how growing businesses are run.
The first year will be varied and fast-paced, with responsibility increasing as you develop. Projects may include market research, financial modelling, feasibility studies, business cases, supplier and partnership assessments, process improvement and AI and automation initiatives.
You will work closely with senior leaders across the group and will be expected to turn information and analysis into clear, practical recommendations. xgikmsk
Following successful completion of Year 1, you will move into a management track aligned with your strengths and career aspirations.
Potential pathways include:
- Operations Management
- Property, Asset Management & Development
- Product Management
Founder's Associate : Graduate Executive Trainee Programme employer: Kingsford Group Careers
Kingsford Group is an exceptional employer, offering a unique opportunity for graduates to work directly with the CEO in a dynamic and growing environment in Edinburgh. With a structured two-year development programme, employees gain genuine responsibility from day one, alongside funded professional development and clear pathways to management roles, all while enjoying a supportive work culture that values innovation and personal growth.
