Head of Talent & Early Careers

Head of Talent & Early CareersBased in East LondonSalary: £70,000 – £80,000Full time, permanentHere at Howells we are working with a leading Construction contractor to find a professional and experienced Head of Talent & Early Careers to join their team based in East London. You will lead on talent acquisition and early careers strategies, ensuring the organisation attracts, develops, and retains high-performing individuals across all career levels.This is a unique opportunity to combine innovation, strategic leadership, and purpose in one impactful role.What You\’ll Be DoingAs Head of Talent & Early Careers, you will:Lead and evolve the talent strategy, aligning it with long-term business objectives.Design and scale early careers programmes – including graduate schemes, apprenticeships, and internships.Leverage AI and workforce analytics to drive smarter hiring decisions, predict talent needs, and improve recruitment ROI.Champion employer branding, positioning the organisation as a top employer across all touchpoints.Collaborate with business leaders, schools, universities, and industry partners to build robust, diverse talent pipelines.Drive operational excellence in recruitment, process optimisation, and DEIB-focused hiring practices.Inspire and develop a high-performing Talent & Early Careers team.What You\’ll BringWe\’re looking for a strategic, tech-savvy leader with:Proven experience in talent acquisition and early careers programme leadership ideally within ideally within construction, property services, or a related field.Strong understanding of AI recruitment tools, DEIB strategies, and employer brand development.A track record of building high-impact partnerships with universities, schools, and community groups.Expertise in workforce planning, budget management, and talent ROI analysis.Outstanding communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.You will be working for a modern, forward-thinking business; that believes the strengths, skills and personalities of their people are the key to the group\’s success.Please apply online now! #J-18808-Ljbffr