Futures Talent Manager in North East

Location: Remote – with some travel to schools in the North West, Yorkshire & Humber and North East regions.

At the Witherslack Group we strive to change young, vulnerable lives every day. As a WG Futures Talent Manager you will support both current students and alumni as they take their first steps toward employment, apprenticeships and long‑term careers. By building strong relationships with students, families, schools, employers and education partners you will play a key role in helping young people achieve their ambitions and create meaningful futures.

Responsibilities:

• You will work across a cohort of secondary schools, delivering employability and preparation‑for‑work programmes that genuinely change lives.
• Your duties include coaching and guiding young people through every stage of their employability journey – from CV writing and interview preparation to job searching and securing employment opportunities.
• You will lead engaging workshops, both virtually and in‑person, manage relationships with employers and training providers and support the development of pathways into employment, apprenticeships and further education.
• You will also work closely with parents and carers to ensure students receive personalised and ongoing support throughout their journey.
• A key part of the role is integrating technology into the Futures programme. You will help develop and improve digital tools, talent portals, virtual workshops, CRM systems and online resources to enhance engagement and improve outcomes for students and alumni.
• You will monitor performance, track progress against KPIs and contribute to the continuous improvement of the programme through innovative digital solutions.

Qualifications:

• Experience in recruitment, talent management, employer engagement or careers support.
• Experience working with young people and building strong relationships with stakeholders.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and confident IT skills.
• Experience using recruitment systems and CRM platforms.
• Knowledge of UK apprenticeships and employment pathways.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks.
• Confident delivering workshops, presentations and small group sessions.
• Problem‑solving mindset with strong attention to detail.
• Flexible, positive and resilient approach.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a wider team.
• Understanding of confidentiality and handling sensitive information appropriately.
• 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) including Maths and English.
• Full UK Driver’s License.
• Experience working with large employers or within education, employability or youth support settings.
• Coaching and mentoring experience.
• Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding.
• Customer service focussed approach.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.

Benefits:

• Training and ongoing professional development.
• 35 days holiday (including bank holidays).
• Flexible benefits package including pension and life insurance.
• Wellbeing support, including employee assistance programmes.
• Medical cover for appointments such as opticians and dentist visits.
• Recommend‑a‑friend scheme with £1,000 bonus.

Equal Opportunities: The Witherslack Group is an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (cost covered by the organisation).