Early Careers Program Experience Specialist
Early Careers Experience & Project Management
The Rate - £25–£35 per hour
IR35 Status - Inside IR35, payrollee
The Location - Manchester
The Working Pattern - Hybrid, 2 days per week in the Manchester office
About the Client
Digital Skills are working with a global technology and travel company looking to strengthen the operational delivery of its Early Careers programmes. The organisation supports graduates, apprentices and interns through structured development programmes and is looking for an experienced professional to help ensure participants and managers receive a consistent, well‑organised experience.
About the Role
This is an excellent opportunity for an Early Careers Program Experience Specialist with strong early careers experience and project management skills. You will support the day‑to‑day delivery of Early Careers programmes, coordinating key activities, processes and events while acting as a first point of contact for programme participants and managers.
Responsibilities
- Act as a first point of contact for graduates, apprentices and interns, supporting day‑to‑day programme and workplace queries
- Support line managers with programme timelines, guidance, resources and performance tracking
- Coordinate operational activities across reviews, promotion cycles, rotations, graduation and programme completion
- Manage scheduling, communications, information gathering, materials and follow‑up actions
- Maintain accurate trackers covering rotations, training, performance reviews, promotion activity and compliance requirements
- Coordinate onboarding, workshops, networking sessions and graduation events
- Track apprentice study days and training activity, coordinating operational details with external providers
- Work with the Early Careers recruitment team to support assessment centres and the transition from candidate to programme participant
- Monitor programme milestones and outstanding actions, escalating issues and risks where appropriate
Desired Skills and Experience
- Early Careers experience, ideally supporting graduate, apprentice or internship programmes
- Project management and coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple activities and deadlines
- Experience coordinating programmes, events, training or people operations
- Excellent organisation and attention to detail
- Confident, approachable communication skills when supporting participants and managers
- Ability to handle sensitive queries appropriately and recognise when escalation is required
- Experience using spreadsheets, HR systems or similar tracking tools
- Ability to maintain accurate records and proactively follow up outstanding actions
Summary of the Best Candidate
The best candidate will have at least one year of relevant experience, ideally gained in Early Careers, programme coordination, learning and development, training or people operations. They will combine hands‑on Early Careers experience with strong project management, organisation and stakeholder communication skills.
This role will particularly suit someone who enjoys keeping programmes organised and moving forward. You will be comfortable coordinating multiple deadlines, maintaining accurate programme data, supporting graduates, apprentices and interns, and ensuring managers have the information and resources they need.
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Assistant Project Manager in Manchester employer: Digital Skills ltd
As a leading employer in the data architecture space, we offer a dynamic work environment in Exeter that fosters innovation and collaboration. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through continuous learning opportunities and the chance to work on high-impact projects within a supportive team culture. With competitive daily rates and the flexibility of remote work after onboarding, we provide an attractive balance for professionals looking to make a meaningful impact in their careers.
