Apprenticeship & Early Careers Partner - #1725693

One of my local government clients are currently recruiting an experienced Apprenticeship & Early Careers Partner on a temporary basis. This is a 3-month minimum contract with the possibility of the role being extended further to work Monday to Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm.

Hybrid working role were, however, you will be required to attend the office 2/3 times a week.

Overview:

• To manage the design and delivery of apprenticeship and early careers programmes, ensuring they effectively support the council’s goal of developing and maintaining a highly-skilled, resilient workforce
• To provide specialist expertise, advice and guidance on apprenticeship and early careers programmes, promoting their role in addressing skills gaps, improving workforce diversity, and enabling people of all backgrounds to develop successful careers
• To work collaboratively with HR colleagues, including colleagues in the resourcing team, to promote the council’s employer brand and attract the very best early careers talent
• To manage the design and delivery of a holistic offer to all participants on apprenticeship and early careers programmes, including pastoral, learning and peer-to-peer support, to ensure that all learners can achieve their full potential

Main Responsibilties:

• To manage the planning, procurement, and delivery of apprenticeship and early careers programmes, including work experience, internships and graduate schemes
• To develop and co-ordinate the delivery of an annual plan for the recruitment of interns, apprentices and graduates aligned to business needs including relevant workforce strategies and plans
• To work collaboratively with colleagues in the resourcing team to develop creative ways to enhance and promote the council’s employer brand and build the council’s reputation as a destination employer
• To develop and maintain relationships with local schools, colleges and universities, attending careers fairs and other similar events as required
• To design, develop and implement approaches to recruitment and selection that are transparent, fair and engaging, and enable the identification of the very best early careers talent

If you are interested in this vacancy, please send your CV to Jahker Miah from Coyle Personnel Ltd.