Early Careers Business Partner

Sizewell C; Leiston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in workforce development is seeking an Early Careers Business Partner to design and deliver innovative programmes for early talent. You will influence diverse talent experiences in a major organization and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders. The role requires a minimum of 2 years of experience in a relevant position and a strong passion for supporting individuals at the start of their careers. This position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact in shaping future talent.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience in an Early Careers Business Partner role or similar.
• Strong understanding of effective early careers programmes.
• Experience in designing and delivering early careers programmes.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver impactful learning and development programmes.
• Align initiatives with workforce planning.
• Champion diversity and inclusion across early careers pathways.
• Support line managers with coaching and performance management.
• Drive early careers recruitment and onboarding processes.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Influencing skills

Understanding of early careers programmes

Coaching

Diversity and inclusion advocacy

Education

CIPD qualification or working towards

Job description

Are you passionate about shaping the future workforce and creating exceptional career journeys? As Early Careers Business Partner, you'll lead the design and delivery of innovative programmes for apprentices, graduates, undergraduates, and interns. This is a unique opportunity to influence how early talent experiences their first steps in a major organisation, making a real difference to people's careers and the business. You'll work closely with internal stakeholders and external partners to ensure every programme is best in class, inclusive, and aligned with strategic workforce needs.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver impactful learning and development programmes.
• Partner with HR and business leaders to align initiatives with workforce planning.
• Champion diversity and inclusion across all early careers pathways.
• Support line managers with coaching, performance management, and succession planning.
• Drive early careers recruitment and onboarding processes.

Qualifications

• 2 years minimum experience in an Early Careers Business Partner (or similar) role within a large business.
• Strong understanding of how to run effective, inclusive, and varied early careers programmes (ranging from level 3 apprenticeships, internships, summer placements, industrial placements, to graduate level).
• Previously designed and delivered early careers programmes.
• Knowledge of HR best practice and employment law regarding Early Careers.
• Ability to thrive in complex, fast changing environments.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Passion for supporting people at the start of their careers.
• Strong English and maths literacy.
• CIPD qualification (or working towards) is desirable, but not essential.

Ready to create exceptional career experiences?