Early Careers Lead

Langdons; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual pay review

Company sick pay

Long Service Bonus Payments

Free in-house training and development

Career-relevant apprenticeships

Free onsite parking

Free eye tests up to £25

Free tea, coffee and milk

Office to Wheels scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Company Share Incentive Plan

Staff Discount Scheme

Job summary

STEF Langdons is seeking an Early Careers Lead to shape and execute the company’s early careers strategy. You will attract, develop and retain graduates, apprentices and work placements, building strong partnerships with schools, colleges and universities.

You will travel regularly to STEF UK sites and educational partners to ensure compliant training records, reporting and programme improvements. A strong candidate will thrive on collaboration and shaping future talent across the business.

Qualifications

• Level 3 CIPD or an early careers qualification.
• Experience in talent development or learning and development.
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills.
• Excellent organisation and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail, with confidence managing data, records and reporting.
• Ability to build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• A proactive approach to developing and improving programmes.
• Ability to influence and work collaboratively across the business.
• A genuine passion for developing people and future talent.

Responsibilities

• Lead STEF Langdons' Early Careers strategy to attract and develop talent.
• Oversee apprenticeships, graduate programmes and work experience.
• Build partnerships with schools, colleges and universities.
• Travel to STEF UK sites and educational partners.
• Ensure training records, compliance and reporting are accurate and effective.
• Develop and improve early careers and development programmes.

Skills

CIPD Level 3

Talent development

Relationship-building

Time management

Attention to detail

Stakeholder management

Proactive development

Collaboration

People development

Education

CIPD Level 3

Job description

Location: Bridgwater (Head Office) | Full-time, Permanent | Salary: £42,000.00 + Benefits

Ready to shape the future of talent at STEF Langdons?

Do you enjoy creating opportunities for people to learn, develop and build their careers?

Are you passionate about early careers, talent development and creating engaging experiences that attract and retain future talent?

If so, we could have the perfect role for you!

What We Do

STEF Langdons delivers chilled and frozen food to almost any location across the UK and Ireland within 24 hours, supported by 12 depots and a fleet of over 500 vehicles.

The Role

As an Early Careers Lead, you’ll lead STEF Langdons Early Careers strategy, helping to attract, develop and retain the next generation of talent. The role includes regular travel to STEF UK sites and educational partners.

You’ll oversee apprenticeships, graduate programmes, work experience and career development opportunities, building strong relationships with schools, colleges, universities and other partners to position STEF Langdons as an employer of choice.

You’ll also support talent development and succession planning across the business, while overseeing L&D administration to ensure training records, compliance and reporting are accurate and effective.

You’ll need to be organised, proactive and confident building relationships, with the ability to engage people at all levels and continuously improve our early careers and development programmes.

What You’ll Need

• Level 3 CIPD or an early careers qualification
• Experience in talent development or learning and development
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills
• Excellent organisation and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Strong attention to detail, with confidence managing data, records and reporting
• Ability to build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• A proactive approach to developing and improving programmes
• Ability to influence and work collaboratively across the business
• A genuine passion for developing people and future talent

Available Shift Pattern

Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 16:00. 37.5 hours per week.

Why STEF Langdons?

We work as a team. We take pride in what we do. We do what we say we will do. We get better every day.

In return, you’ll receive:

• Annual pay review
• Company sick pay
• Long Service Bonus Payments
• Free in-house job-specific training and development
• Opportunities for career-relevant apprenticeships
• Free onsite parking
• Free eye tests up to £25
• Free tea, coffee and milk
• Office to Wheels scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Company Share Incentive Plan
• Staff Discount Scheme

For more information, contact [e-mail].

STEF Langdons is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and particularly encourage applications from groups underrepresented in our industry, including women, LGBT+ and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic applicants.

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