Talent Adviser & Co-ordinator in Catford

Job Category: Human Resources

Job Description: Discover yourself in Lewisham where what you do makes a difference to our vibrant and culturally diverse communities! We have a rich history of welcoming people from all over the world and are proud to be recognised as the UK\'s first Borough of Sanctuary, for our work in championing the rights of refugees and migrants.

Talent Adviser and Co-ordinator Role

Looking for a role where you can truly make a difference and help Lewisham Council build a best-in-class workforce? You\'ll get to own and coordinate our vital talent pipeline programmes, including T Levels, apprenticeships, and graduate schemes, ensuring they run smoothly and effectively. You\'ll also be involved in exciting projects to enhance our employee benefits, promote our employer brand, and support wider workforce development initiatives. This is a chance to work on meaningful, strategic projects that directly benefit our employees and the community.

If you have a background in HR or talent management and a strong desire to create opportunities for others, this is the role for you. We offer a supportive environment and the chance to contribute to a forward-thinking People and Organisational Development team.

The role:

• Talent Pipeline Management: You\'ll coordinate and manage key talent development programmes, including apprenticeships, graduate schemes, internships, and work experience placements.
• Strategic Support: You\'ll work with the Talent Management and Reward Manager to implement initiatives that enhance workforce capability, support succession planning, and evaluate the council\'s employee benefits offer.
• Data and Reporting: You\'ll be responsible for monitoring programme performance, conducting research on labour market trends, and providing data-driven insights and recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: You\'ll collaborate with internal and external partners to strengthen the council\'s employer brand, support targeted recruitment, and more.

What we\'re looking for

You must have a proven track record in an HR, talent management, or recruitment-related role, with specific experience in coordinating apprenticeship and/or graduate programmes within a complex organisation. You must have excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to build and manage relationships with a variety of internal and external stakeholders. A collaborative, \"one council\" approach is essential. You must be able to analyse and report on benchmarking data, track programme performance, and use these insights to make informed decisions and recommendations for improvement. You must have strong coordination and project management skills to effectively handle multiple tasks and initiatives simultaneously. A proactive and adaptable approach, with a keen eye for detail, is crucial. You must have a strong commitment to equal opportunities, with an awareness of how to integrate diversity and inclusion into people management solutions. You should also be dedicated to your own continued professional development.

Location

The job is primarily based in Laurence House, Catford, but we operate a hybrid approach where you will be required to work both in the office and from home on a regular basis.

Special conditions

• Chartered membership of the Institute of Personnel and Development or demonstrable equivalent experience.
• The recruitment process is anonymous, and we don\'t accept CVs.

What\'s in it for you?

Excellent training and development opportunities, plus a range of benefits including:

• Generous holiday allowance
• Local Government Pension scheme
• Flexible working and family-friendly policies
• Season ticket and bicycle loans
• A range of staff discounts including local subsidised gym memberships
• Supportive staff networks