Learning & Development Partner - Apprentice Lead

Experian is a global data and technology company, powering opportunities for people and businesses around the world. We help to redefine lending practices, uncover and prevent fraud, simplify healthcare, create marketing solutions, and gain deeper insights into the automotive market, all using our unique combination of data, analytics and software. We also assist millions of people to realise their financial goals and help them save time and money.

We invest in people and new advanced technologies to unlock the power of data. As a FTSE 100 Index company listed on the London Stock Exchange (EXPN), we have a team of 22,500 people across 32 countries. Our corporate headquarters are in Dublin, Ireland.

We are looking for a Learning and Development Partner to join our UKI L&D team. You will manage the development of our apprenticeship and placement programmes for the UK&I to build the skills required for future business needs.

• You will manage relationships with external providers for apprenticeship programmes – ensuring that we are partnering with the best suppliers for our needs.
• You will explore opportunities for how best to use the apprenticeship levy in the UK to grow skills and talent to meet business requirements – including keeping up to date with and lobbying as appropriate for changes to the levy.
• Support our ESG agenda through carefully chosen partnerships to maximise Experian's reputation, talent/skills and DEIB goals.
• Plan for and lead National Apprenticeship week activities.
• Organise placement programmes to provide a pipeline of talent for graduate roles.
• Set up admin support for apprenticeship administration and support for the EC programmes through GPS offshore team.
• Work in partnership with Graduate lead to ensure successful programmes across the EC remit.

• Experienced in design-thinking and other human centred approaches to solving problems.
• Experienced in designing simple and engaging end to end experiences for customers or employees.
• Demonstrate working knowledge of apprenticeship levy and how it can be applied.
• Demonstrate a strategic outlook and can identify opportunities to align apprenticeships to strategic workforce planning, using a commercial lens.
• Experience using data to tell a story and drive future business decisions.
• Strong stakeholder management skills at all levels of the organisation and experience building relationships with external organisations.
• Effectively use brand and tone of voice to engage and excite.
• Bring curiosity and creativity to every situation to push boundaries and drive positive change.
• Proactively look for ways to create an equitable environment for our people through all practices and processes.

• Benefits package includes: Hybrid and flexible working, great compensation package and discretionary bonus plan.
• Core benefits include pension, Bupa healthcare, sharesave scheme and more.
• 25 days annual leave with 8 bank holidays and 3 volunteering days. You can purchase additional annual leave.

Experian's culture and people are important differentiators. We take our people agenda very seriously and focus on what matters; DEI, work/life balance, development, authenticity, engagement, collaboration, wellness, reward and recognition, volunteering... the list goes on. Experian's people first approach is award-winning; Great Place To Work in 24 countries, FORTUNE Best Companies to work and Glassdoor Best Places to Work (globally 4.4 Stars) to name a few.

Experian is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Innovation is an important part of Experian's DNA and practices, and our diverse workforce drives our success. Everyone can succeed at Experian and bring their whole self to work, irrespective of their gender, ethnicity, religion, colour, sexuality, physical ability or age. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know at the earliest opportunity.