Talent Acquisition Apprentice - Man Group plc in London

About Man Group

Man Group is a global alternative investment management firm focused on pursuing outperformance for sophisticated clients via our Systematic, Discretionary and Solutions offerings. Powered by talent and advanced technology, our single and multi-manager investment strategies are underpinned by deep research and span public and private markets, across all major asset classes, with a significant focus on alternatives. Man Group takes a partnership approach to working with clients, establishing deep connections and creating tailored solutions to meet their investment goals and those of the millions of retirees and savers they represent. Headquartered in London, we manage $227.6 billion and operate across multiple offices globally.

Man Group is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Talent Acquisition Apprentice to join our Talent Acquisition team. This is a unique rotational opportunity designed to give you broad exposure across the full talent acquisition lifecycle - from coordination and candidate management through to business partnering and emerging talent programmes. You will work alongside experienced TA professionals, gaining hands-on experience and building the foundational skills needed to launch a successful career in talent acquisition within a leading global investment management firm.

Responsibilities

• TA Coordination
• Interview Scheduling (SLA: 1 business day): Sending calendar invites to all relevant parties.
• Booking rooms and arranging all logistical requirements for in-person interviews.
• Sending candidate email confirmations, including in-person location details, and adding candidates to building reception as required.
• Setting up any additional interview functionality, such as code interview links and login credentials.
• Moving candidates forward to the interview stage in Greenhouse (ATS).
• Maintaining interviewer spreadsheets, including checking and updating the on-call rota, interviewer rota, and planners as needed.
• Responding promptly to urgent matters such as interview cancellations, no-shows, and last-minute change requests from candidates or interviewers.
• Liaising with senior management administrators to coordinate availability as required.
• Monitoring the team mailbox daily, forwarding requests to the appropriate individuals or responding directly where appropriate.
• Processing agency invoices and purchase orders (POs).
• Talent Acquisition (Business Partnering)
• Shadowing team members across sourcing, screening, and candidate engagement activities to develop core TA skills.
• Partnering with Senior Talent Acquisition team members to understand hiring needs and develop effective recruitment strategies.
• Assisting in writing and posting job descriptions under supervision, with a focus on inclusivity and engagement.
• Conducting initial outreach to candidates via platforms such as LinkedIn and job boards, representing Man Group professionally.
• Supporting candidate communications including interview scheduling, confirmations, and status updates.
• Learning to utilise our Applicant Tracking System (Greenhouse) to track candidates, update records, and manage workflows.
• Supporting team reporting by maintaining accurate ATS data and producing basic reports as required.
• Emerging Talent
• Partnering with the Emerging Talent Partner to manage university outreach activities and career fairs.
• Supporting emerging talent events hosted at Man Group's offices, including but not limited to work experience programmes and insight days.
• Participating in the selection and screening process for Man Group's emerging talent programmes.

Inclusion, Work-Life Balance and Benefits at Man Group

You’ll thrive in our working environment that champions equality of opportunity. Your unique perspective will contribute to our success, joining a workplace where inclusion is fundamental and deeply embedded in our culture and values. Through our external and internal initiatives, partnerships and programmes, you’ll find opportunities to grow, develop your talents, and help foster an inclusive environment for all across our firm and industry.

You’ll have opportunities to make a difference through our charitable and global initiatives, while advancing your career through professional development, and with flexible working arrangements available too. Like all our people, you’ll receive two annual ‘Mankind’ days of paid leave for community volunteering.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes competitive holiday entitlements, pension/401k, life and long-term disability coverage, group sick pay, enhanced parental leave and long-service leave. Depending on your location, you may also enjoy additional benefits such as private medical coverage, discounted gym membership options and pet insurance.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

Man Group provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and all employees without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, religion, disability, sex, gender identity and expression, marital status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, age or any other legally protected category or status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

Man Group is a Disability Confident Committed employer; if you require help or information on reasonable adjustments as you apply for roles with us, please contact.