We are recruiting for a Early Careers Programmes Manager for a leading Defence & Space based in Stevenage, this is a hybrid role with 2-3 days a week onsite.
Ideally you will have valid SC Clearance, if you do not you must be eligible to obtain it.
Responsibilities
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Responsible for the operational delivery of the Apprentice, Graduate and Intern programmes, their associated business requirements, and their inherent educational standards.
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To develop the early careers talent pipeline including Apprenticeships, Graduates and Internships, working closely with the businesses to provide a strategic, integrated approach.
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Deliver and improve on existing frameworks for Apprentices, Graduates and Interns ensuring implementation across the division.
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To regularly meet with senior managers and key personnel (via Early Career Steering Committee) across the business to review their talent requirements and ensure continuous development of our programmes.
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Manage Early Career operational support within the business to ensure consistency of delivery.
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Actively involved in the industrial/customer boards for learning providers.Skill Set
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Design, management and continuous improvement of talent / early careers programmes.
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Internal and external stakeholder management to senior levels.
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Proven communication at senior levels - verbal, written and presentations.
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Relationship building and working in partnership with key universities and colleges to
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develop candidate pipeline.
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Knowledge of UK recruitment and the UK Education System is essential.
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The ability to manage budgets effectively.
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People/performance management.
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Computer literate - excel, power point, work and applicant tracking systems.
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Oral and written communication.
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Leadership and motivation.
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Commercial awareness.
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Practical, analytical and problem solving.
This is an umbrella contract, the role is Inside IR35