Early Careers & Funded Learning Advisor in Leeds, Yorkshire

Company description: Water Utility Company based in Yorkshire region of England.

We offer a salary from £36,191 - £45,133 per annum depending on experience. Annual performance related bonus. Structured development opportunities in line with the Early Careers and Funded Learning Advisor progression plan. Attractive pension scheme (up to 12% company contribution from April). Life assurance cover of 4 times pensionable salary. 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays plus 2 extra wellness days! A great benefits package choose from health cash plan scheme, critical illness insurance, dental insurance, life assurance flex and partner cover. Retail savings scheme, online GP service, cycle to work scheme, gym membership discounts and many more!

Where I'd work: Bradford, moving to Leeds Valley Park in September 2026 (with some hybrid working dependent upon programme requirements).

Work type: This is a permanent role, working full time, 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday between a working window of 8:00am-6:00pm, although there are occasional events where you may be asked to work evenings.

We have an exciting opportunity for an Early Careers Advisor Graduates (and EiC programmes) to join the People Team at Yorkshire Water. You will support the Funding Learning Lead delivering funded learning programmes including (but not exclusive to) the Yorkshire Water Graduate Management Programme, industry placement years and supporting the delivery of degree apprenticeships.

What we do: Everyone has an idea of what a water company does. Here in Yorkshire, we make sure that over 5.4 million people living in the region and the millions of people who visit our region each year can rely on our services, and have clean and safe drinking water on tap and that their wastewater is taken away. But for us, it's so much more than this. We look after communities, protect the environment, and plan to look after Yorkshire's water, today, tomorrow 24/7, 365 days a year. We provide essential water and wastewater services to every corner of the Yorkshire region, and play a key role in the region's health, wellbeing, and prosperity. New environmental legislation, unprecedented levels of investment and changing expectations from customers means that this is an exciting time to discover opportunities within the water industry.

Where you fit in: As our Early Careers & Funding Learning Advisor you will support the Funding Learning Lead to deliver funded learning programmes including (but not exclusive to) the Yorkshire Water Graduate Management Programme, industry placement years and supporting the delivery of degree apprenticeships. You will act as a main point of contact and subject matter expert for our Graduate and Undergraduate programmes, ensuring compliance and processes are prioritised in each learner experience. This includes coaching support and pastoral care. You will upskill managers and workplace buddies/mentors around Graduate and undergraduate programmes (as well as higher level apprenticeships) and their role within in and providing support where needed to deliver them. You will work closely with our university partners and other education providers in this field to support Yorkshire Water being recognised as an employer of choice for internships, industry placements, Graduate Programmes and roles, linking this activity with colleagues from across Yorkshire Water to build relationships and credibility. You will attend university, academic and careers events to support all funded learning programmes including Graduates, Apprentices and work experience. You will support on the recruitment activities for Early in Careers programmes relevant to your own work area (Graduates, Undergraduates and Higher Level Apprentices) providing feedback where appropriate. You will also work alongside other Early Careers colleagues to add value to all learners on programme within the Early in Careers arena, including apprentices and work experience.

What skills and qualifications you will need: You will have previous experience of delivering a graduate programme. Previous experience of mentoring/coaching young people. Strong IT Skills. PTTLs or equivalent. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Previous experience of working in a customer facing role. Resilience when working in a fast paced environment. Able to manage a range of stakeholders. Ability to work under own initiative to inform continuous improvement and resolve issues.

You will also benefit from having:

• Knowledge of graduate recruitment practices and understanding of the labour market in the Yorkshire region.
• An understanding of the Leadership and Behavioural landscape in relation to Graduate programmes.
• Experience of providing employability mentoring support.
• Knowledge of how Early in Careers programmes work.
• Assessor and/or Internal Verifier qualifications (or willing to work towards).
• Knowledge of safeguarding.

Although we operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, it's important to us that we support flexible working patterns and job share options (when we can), to help you make the best of both your work and home life. We know that juggling childcare responsibilities or getting that ideal work/life balance isn't always easy!

If you've got experience of delivering graduate activities and experience of working with Apprentices and associated funding rules and want to help us deliver great service for our customers whilst looking after the environment, then be sure to apply today to find out what a career with Yorkshire Water can offer you.

If you feel this opportunity is suitable and you match the skills required, then please apply online and complete the application process.

Recruitment Process: Closing Date: 14th July, 2026. Interview Date: 23rd July, 2026. If successful for the role, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks that will include a Basic Disclosure Check, carried out through a Third-Party Company, prior to commencing employment. Depending on the role, you may also be required to go through the security vetting process for either a Counter Terrorist Check or Security Check clearance. All our roles are subject to a medical questionnaire, and further medicals when required. We are committed to removing barriers and ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to everyone. We offer a range of adjustments to make your application experience as comfortable and straightforward as possible. If you have an accessibility need, disability, or condition that requires changes to the recruitment process, please include this information in your application. We will then discuss any reasonable adjustments required.

Kelda Group reserve the right to close this position before the published closing date, should the need occur. We therefore advise that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible. No agencies please.