Early Careers Manager
Bedfordshire | Up to £45k
We're working with an established, multi-site business who are investing in their future talent pipeline and looking for an Early Careers professional to take ownership of their apprenticeship programme. You'll be responsible for the full apprentice journey - from attracting and recruiting new talent, through training and development, to qualification and progression into permanent roles.
You'll have the opportunity to shape the programme, influence senior stakeholders and build strong relationships across the business and with external training partners. Please note: This role is based near Luton, and is full time in the office.
Key responsibilities
Recruitment & workforce planning - identifying future skills needs and building an annual apprenticeship recruitment plan.
Apprentice management - becoming the go-to person for apprentices, supporting their development, attendance, performance and wellbeing.
Training & development - ensuring apprentices receive the right work experience, mentoring, college training and off-the-job learning.
Provider management - building effective relationships with colleges and training providers and holding them accountable for delivery.
Funding & budgets - managing apprenticeship funding, budgets, claims, grants and the apprenticeship service
Early Careers Manager in London employer: Howells Solutions Limited
Join a leading Repairs and Maintenance Contractor in Dartford, where your skills as a Carpenter will directly contribute to enhancing the quality of social housing. With a strong focus on employee growth, you will benefit from progression opportunities into supervisory and management roles, alongside comprehensive training support. Enjoy a supportive work culture that values your contributions, offers competitive pay, and provides essential benefits like a company van, fuel card, and generous holiday entitlement.
