Future Talent Consultant | S2 | People, Culture & Organisation | Milton Keynes | Internal Mobility

Future Talent Consultant | S2 | People, Culture & Organisation | Milton Keynes | Internal Mobility

Country: United Kingdom

IT STARTS HERE

Santander (www.santander.com) is evolving from a global, high-impact brand into a technology-driven organisation, and our people are at the heart of this journey. Together, we are driving a customer-centric transformation that values bold thinking, innovation, and the courage to challenge what’s possible.

This is more than a strategic shift. It’s a chance for driven professionals to grow, learn, and make a real difference.

Our mission is to contribute to help more people and businesses prosper. We embrace a strong risk culture and all our professionals at all levels are expected to take a proactive and responsible approach toward risk management.

THE DIFFERENCE YOU MAKE

Santander UK /People, Culture & Organisation team is looking for a Future Talent Consultant based out of Milton Keynes.

This is a great opportunity to play an important role in how we invest in and develop our future talent at Santander. Our apprentices, graduates, internship and work experience participants all play a part in building our talent for the future, and as a Future Talent Consultant, you’ll help us make the most of the opportunities these programmes create.

You’ll bring your knowledge of apprenticeships and the Apprenticeship Levy together with a passion for using data and insight to make a difference. You’ll help us make the most of our apprenticeship funding, spot opportunities and support the development of sustainable talent pipelines that build the skills we need for the future.

Working as part of our Future Talent team, you’ll collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders across the business to understand the skills we need and help create practical programme solutions. You’ll bring a strategic perspective alongside a strong delivery focus, providing informed guidance on apprenticeship funding and requirements, using insight to support good decision-making, and looking for ways we can continuously improve our Future Talent programmes and the experience we provide.

We’re shaping the way we work through innovation, cutting-edge technology, collaboration and the freedom to explore new ideas. To succeed in this role, you will be responsible for:

• Providing informed guidance on the Apprenticeship Levy and apprenticeship funding requirements, supporting the effective and compliant use of levy funding in line with our Future Talent priorities.
• Monitoring levy utilisation, apprenticeship activity and associated data, using insight to identify trends, risks and opportunities to make effective use of available funding.
• Working with Future Talent colleagues and stakeholders across the business to understand workforce requirements, skills needs and future capability, helping to translate these into appropriate apprenticeship and Future Talent solutions.
• Using data, reporting and workforce insight to support planning and decision-making, providing clear and meaningful information to help shape Future Talent activity.
• Supporting the effective governance and day-to-day operation of apprenticeship activity, maintaining accurate information and ensuring appropriate processes, controls and evidence are in place.
• Building effective relationships with training providers, internal partners and business stakeholders, working collaboratively to support programme delivery and proactively identify and escalate risks or issues.
• dentifying opportunities to improve and simplify processes and ways of working, helping to create a consistent and effective experience across our Future Talent programmes.
• Contributing to the wider Future Talent agenda, supporting activity across apprenticeship and other talent pathways to help build sustainable pipelines into priority and future skill areas.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

Our people are our greatest strength. Every individual contributes unique perspectives that make us stronger as a team and as an organisation. We’re enabling teams to go beyond by valuing who they are and empowering what they bring.

The following requirements represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities essential for success in this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Professional Experience

• Good working knowledge of the Apprenticeship Levy and apprenticeship funding rules, with experience of applying this knowledge within an apprenticeship, learning, talent or related environment. (Required)
• Experience of working with data and reporting, with the ability to analyse information, identify trends and opportunities, and translate insight into clear and practical recommendations. (Required)
• Experience of building effective relationships and working collaboratively with a range of stakeholders and external partners, balancing operational delivery with wider business priorities. (Required)
• Experience of supporting the delivery, governance or continuous improvement of apprenticeship, early careers or talent programmes. (Preferred)
• An understanding of skills requirements or talent pipelines, and how apprenticeship and Future Talent programmes can support current and future organisational capability. (Preferred)

Education

• Relevant professional experience that demonstrates the knowledge and capabilities required for the role. (Required)
• A relevant professional qualification or evidence of ongoing professional development in areas such as HR, learning and development, apprenticeships or talent. (Preferred)

Languages

• Fluent written and spoken English. (Required)

Hard Skills

• Strong data analysis and reporting skills, with the ability to interpret information, identify trends and provide meaningful insight to support planning and decision-making. (Required)
• Ability to confidently work with data, reporting tools and systems, maintaining accurate information and producing clear, accessible outputs for different audiences. (Required)
• Ability to interpret and apply apprenticeship funding requirements, guidance and processes within day-to-day programme activity. (Required)
• Good understanding of governance, controls and risk management, with the ability to maintain appropriate records and identify and escalate risks or issues. (Required)
• Experience of using HR, learning or talent systems and reporting tools including Workday and Hirevue to support programme delivery and analysis. (Preferred)

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to get to the heart of an issue, consider the wider context and use insight to identify practical solutions. (Required)
• Confident communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build effective relationships, explain information clearly and work collaboratively with colleagues, partners and stakeholders across the organisation. (Required)
• A proactive and organised approach, with the ability to take ownership, manage competing priorities and deliver accurately and effectively. (Required)
• A genuine passion for creating a great experience for others, considering the needs of our Future Talent participants, candidates, colleagues and stakeholders in the way you approach and deliver your work. (Required)
• A continuous improvement mindset, with the curiosity and confidence to challenge existing ways of working, solve problems and identify opportunities to make things simpler and more effective. (Required)
• Ability to balance a strategic perspective with strong operational delivery, connecting day-to-day activity with our wider Future Talent priorities. (Required)

WE VALUE YOUR IMPACT

At Santander, your contribution matters. We recognise the difference you make every day, and we make sure you feel valued, supported and rewarded in return.

Here, recognition goes beyond pay. It’s about the pride you feel in your work, the impact you have on customers and communities, and the opportunities you have to grow and thrive — personally and professionally.

Salary Range:
£37,234.00 - £55,852.00 per annum (depending on experience)

This salary range represents the expected remuneration for the role. Annual salary is based on a standard 35-hour working week. Actual salary offered will depend on skills, experience, qualifications and location.

• Competitive rewards that reflect the real impact you make and the value you bring.
• Wellbeing that goes beyond work — we work with a range of wellbeing partners across our 4 pillars of wellbeing (physical, mental, social and financial) to give you access to a suite of apps, discounted gym and fitness access, weekly online classes, flexible healthcare and mental health support.
• Support for every life stage — from menopause and pregnancy to parenthood and beyond, with enhanced family leave, childcare options and tailored wellbeing support.
• Time to give back through volunteering opportunities that let you make a difference in the communities we serve.
• Global growth opportunities to shape your career, learn new skills and explore what’s possible across our international network.

Ready to be recognised? It starts with you.

LOCAL COMPLIANCE

At Santander, we’re proud to be an inclusive organisation that provides equal opportunities for everyone — regardless of age, gender, disability, civil status, race, religion or sexual orientation.

We’re committed to creating a recruitment experience that’s accessible, fair and welcoming for all candidates.

We want our people to thrive — at work and at home — while delivering the best outcomes for our customers and supporting each other to grow.

To make this possible, our roles are site-based with a hybrid working pattern, where colleagues are expected to attend the office at least 12 days per month (pro-rata for part-time roles).

When applying, please consider the travel distance, time and cost to your chosen office location(s).

We welcome applications on the understanding that, should you be offered this role, there may be no relocation package available. Santander will pay the employer mandatory government fees that are required to pay in connection with visa sponsorship. You may be liable for your own personal employee immigration and relocation costs.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR INTERNAL APPLICANTS:

PERMANENT ROLES:

If you are currently employed by Santander UK plc on TSB Legacy terms or by TSB and choose to apply for this Santander vacancy, please be aware that, if successful, you will move onto full Santander terms and conditions of employment and will no longer be part of the TSB Legacy population with effect from the start date of your new role.

WHAT TO DO NEXT

If this sounds like a role you are interested in, then please apply.

For further Guidance please visit Internal Mobility - Candidate Guidance.

If you want to know more about the opportunity:

Please contact Name - Kerry.harper2@santander.co.uk

Contact Number: - 07984331887