Early Careers Coordinator

Experis; Coventry; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the engineering sector seeks an Early Careers Coordinator in Coventry to enhance their early talent programs. This role involves collaboration with various departments to support recruitment and foster a diverse workforce, ensuring inclusion and positive career development opportunities for new entrants. The ideal candidate will be skilled in stakeholder management, communication, and have a passion for nurturing early talent.

Qualifications

• Experience in recruitment, talent development, or HR coordination.
• Knowledge of UK Levy and early career best practices.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Support development and execution of early career programs.
• Coordinate recruitment processes and enhance candidate experience.
• Build relationships with universities and training providers.

Skills

Stakeholder Management

Communication

Problem Solving

Brand Development

Education

Experience in Recruitment or HR Coordination

Knowledge of Early Career Programs

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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Location: Coventry Job Type: Contract Industry: Engineering Job reference: BBBH400080_1742311057 Posted: 18 minutes ago

Scope of Supervision & Interaction:

The Early Careers Coordinator will play a crucial role in supporting the development and execution of early career programs, including, internships, work experience programmes and apprenticeships. This position will involve collaboration with various departments to attract, engage, and retain early talent, ensuring a positive onboarding experience and career development opportunities. Working strategically and tactically with the Early Careers Specialist and the senior leadership team to ensure our programmes align with group and corporate strategy.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Support the pastoral care of individuals on defined early careers programmes - circa 90+

Ensure global HR policies and processes are applied.

Assist in the design and implementation of early career programs that align with organisational goals.

Coordinate, plan and attend various career and outreach events.

Support and facilitate training and development programmes for a variety of audiences.

Collaborate with the Talent Acquisition team to identify, attract and retain a diverse talent pool of early talent through job fairs, university partnerships, and online platforms.

Ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment and onboarding process.

Ensure our early careers programmes are inclusive and attract a diverse range of talent

Work with the Early Careers Specialist to identify opportunities to utilise the Apprenticeship Levy to its full potential for both new entrants and existing employees.

Coordinate the onboarding process for new graduates and apprentices, ensuring a smooth transition into the company.

Support with the administration to maintain records and documentation related to early career programmes, including budget, schedules, and participant feedback.

Partner with the Corporate Communications Team to increase our brand awareness and

external reputation as an Early Careers employer.

Be an ambassador for Early Careers internally and externally, promoting career opportunities within the sector as well as within Parker Meggitt.

Work with our Business Resource Groups (e.g. STEM, Young Professionals etc) to achieve strategic shared goals and priorities.

Build relationships with internal teams and external partners, including universities, local schools and training providers.

Minimum Requirements

Experience in recruitment, talent development, or HR coordination.

Familiarity with early career programs and university recruitment.

Knowledge and understanding of the UK Levy through DAS account.

Up to date knowledge and practical understanding of apprentice/skills development best practice.

Excellent stakeholder management and communications skills at all levels.

A relationship builder with outstanding communication skills and the ability to listen.

Demonstrable experience of building brand presence to help in the attraction of top talent.

Ability to work independently with strong prioritisation skills in order to meet deadlines.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and HR software.

Creative problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Passionate about developing early talent and fostering a diverse workforce.