Early Careers Coordinator | Stirling, UK

M&G plc.; Stirling; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

M&G plc is seeking an Early Careers Coordinator to manage recruitment and development for Graduates, Interns, and Apprentices. The role involves engaging candidates, organizing events, and maintaining program records. A passion for early careers and strong communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience managing end-to-end early careers recruitment.
• Strong administrative skills and excellent attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Engage and communicate with prospective candidates.
• Organize and deliver external and internal events.
• Maintain candidate and program records across databases.

Skills

Communication

Administrative Skills

Data Management

Tools

Applicant Tracking Systems

Job description

At M&G, our purpose is to give everyone real confidence to put their money to work. As an international savings and investments business with roots stretching back more than 170 years, we offer a range of financial products and services through Asset Management, Life, and Wealth. All three segments work together to deliver attractive financial outcomes for our clients and superior shareholder returns.

Through our behaviors of telling it like it is, owning it now, and moving it forward together with care and integrity, we are creating an exceptional place to work for exceptional talent.

We consider flexible working arrangements for our roles and offer workplace accommodations to support your effectiveness.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Coordinator to join the Early Careers team at M&G plc.

The team manages the attraction, recruitment, development, and management of Graduates, Interns, and Apprentices, focusing on building a diverse high-caliber talent pool to shape M&G's future success.

The Early Careers Coordinator will support the delivery of activities related to recruitment and development of early career talent.

Responsibilities Include:

1. Recruitment Support

• Engage and communicate with prospective candidates and applicants.
• Manage candidates throughout the recruitment process via the applicant tracking system, ensuring timely feedback and engagement.
• Manage our Students and Apprenticeship Inbox, acting as the first point of contact and responding to queries promptly.
• Support assessment and selection processes for Internship, Graduate, and Apprenticeship schemes.
• Organize and facilitate Assessment Centres for final-stage candidates.
• Contribute to our attraction strategy, including online and social media marketing, and manage relationships with external vendors for online advertising.
• Collaborate with internal teams to prepare marketing materials and job descriptions.

1. Programme / Events Delivery

• Organize and deliver external and internal events, including outreach, work experience, induction, and skills sessions.
• Assist in planning and organizing structured induction programs, managing logistics such as venues, catering, and equipment.
• Maintain candidate and program records across databases, supporting data management.
• Create dashboards and reports to measure program impact and respond to information requests.
• Coordinate soft skills development activities, managing logistics and participant communications.
• Facilitate evaluation and feedback surveys to assess program effectiveness.

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• A passion for early careers resourcing and development.
• Knowledge of Applicant Tracking Systems (e.g., Workday).
• Experience managing end-to-end early careers recruitment, including assessment and selection tools.
• Strong administrative skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to develop relationships with a client-focused approach.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• An adaptable, driven, and committed approach during busy periods.
• Experience with data management and reporting dashboards.
• Resilience and a solutions-focused mindset.

Recruiter: Martyn Jack

We value diversity and inclusion at M&G plc. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, long-term health conditions, or neurodivergence. We are a Disability Confident Leader, and candidates meeting the minimum criteria will be offered an interview if they opt in when applying.

If you need assistance or an alternative application method due to a disability or additional need, contact us at: [e-mail]