Group Future Talent Development Co-ordinator in Newcastle upon Tyne

At Bellway we recognise that people are the key to our success, and we are working towards becoming a more inclusive employer that values and respects individual differences in the workplace. There is an exciting opportunity to join Bellway, one of the UK’s largest house builders. Our Group Head Office, located in Newcastle upon Tyne is looking to recruit a Future Talent Pastoral Coordinator to join the Division’s Human Resources department.

As Future Talent Development Coordinator, you will play a proactive role in shaping Bellway’s future talent landscape. You will design, enhance and coordinate high-impact programmes for apprentices, graduates and trainees while ensuring their journey aligns with Bellway’s long-term people strategy. You will set the direction for our Graduate/foundation level leadership programme, ensuring it evolves to meet future capability needs and reflects Bellway’s values and strategic priorities. The postholder will also manage funding elements including Apprenticeship Levy planning, provider contract oversight and identifying opportunities to maximise value for money. You will build and maintain strong relationships with training providers, colleges and partners to ensure programme quality and future workforce readiness.

Working closely with the Future Talent Pastoral Coordinator and the Recruitment and OD teams, you will ensure a seamless ‘golden thread’ across all future talent activities, from attraction and pre-boarding through to development, retention and progression.

Principal accountabilities of the role include:

• Establish, maintain and develop strong working relationships with divisional teams and third‑party learning providers to ensure programmes align with long-term workforce needs.
• Oversee funding planning including Apprenticeship Levy utilisation, forecasting and identifying opportunities to expand provision.
• Lead and continuously improve the “Good Foundations” leadership programme, ensuring its content, structure and delivery remain future-focused and high quality.
• Coordinate enrolment, onboarding and pre-boarding for new graduates, trainees and apprentices, ensuring a seamless experience.
• Collaborate with the Pastoral Coordinator to monitor progress, outcomes and retention of all future talent colleagues.
• Support the organisation and delivery of assessment centres and selection activity for apprentices and graduates.
• Develop and implement engagement initiatives to motivate and involve early careers colleagues.
• Organise and coordinate a structured national work experience programme feeding into future talent pipelines.
• Support school and college outreach activity to strengthen the employer brand and widen access to housebuilding careers.
• Recognise and celebrate achievements through events, awards and communications.
• Act as Deputy Safeguarding Officer and ensure compliance with relevant procedures.
• Represent Bellway at events across the UK and support activities to build an employer-of-choice brand.

The above list of accountabilities are not exclusive or exhaustive. The post holder will be required to undertake any such duties as may be reasonably expected.

Experience, Skills and The Role Conditions

Experience

• Experience in a similar role within an early careers or talent‑focused function in a corporate environment, ideally gained within a large and complex multi‑site organisation.
• Experience applying safeguarding practices and supporting individuals with additional learning needs.
• Experience supporting the development and delivery of future talent programmes.
• Experience managing Apprenticeship Levy funding or working with provider funding agreements.
• Experience influencing or shaping future talent or skills development activity at a strategic or programme level.

Skills and Aptitude

• Excellent organisation and administrative skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trust and rapport with young professionals.
• Ability to develop strategic relationships with providers and education partners.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and use insights to inform decisions.
• Forward-thinking mindset, able to anticipate emerging trends in future talent and workforce development.
• Proficient IT skills along with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook) and the ability to adapt to new systems.
• Committed to equity, diversity and inclusion.

The Role and Working Conditions

Willing to be flexible in respect to day-to-day duties and hours worked. Office based role, Monday to Friday (flexible working with 1 remote day available) with some national travel requiring overnight stays. Core hours and agile working options available. Applications for part time working will be considered (4 days).

In return we can offer you:

• Competitive salary
• Competitive annual bonus
• Contributory pension scheme
• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
• Access to discounts and benefits portal
• ShareSave Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Life assurance
• Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Earn and Learn Opportunities

We reserve the right to close this vacancy if a large volume of applications are received.