Early Careers Lead: Grow Talent & Partnerships

Lincolnshire Co-op; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Colleague discount

Wellbeing support

Learning & development

Community initiatives

Job summary

Lincolnshire Co-op is seeking an ambitious Early Careers Lead to shape our apprenticeship, graduate and internship programmes. You’ll partner with education providers and internal teams to create engaging, inclusive pathways that help people start rewarding careers.

You'll champion strong partnerships, monitor progress with data-driven insights, and support mentors to develop tomorrow's talent while aligning with our community-focused values and long-term workforce needs.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting apprenticeships, graduate programmes or learning and development initiatives.
• Ability to build positive relationships with a range of stakeholders.
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Confident communication and adaptability to different audiences.
• Experience coaching, supporting and encouraging others to succeed.
• Interest in early careers, employability and developing future talent.
• Comfort using data and insights to monitor progress and identify opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate apprenticeship, graduate, internship and work placement programmes across the Society.
• Support learners throughout their programme, ensuring they have a positive and engaging experience.
• Build strong relationships with training providers, colleges, universities and community organisations.
• Monitor programme progress and provide insight, reporting and recommendations for improvement.
• Promote early careers opportunities both internally and externally through events and outreach activities.
• Support managers and mentors with guidance, coaching and resources to develop early talent.
• Ensure apprenticeship programmes remain compliant with funding and regulatory requirements.
• Champion inclusive opportunities and encourage participation from a diverse range of candidates.
• Work collaboratively with Talent Acquisition and wider People teams to support workforce planning and future skills development.

Skills

Early careers

Stakeholder management

Organised

Communication skills

Coaching

Data-driven

Diversity & inclusion

Job description

Lincolnshire Co-op is seeking an ambitious Early Careers Lead to shape our apprenticeship, graduate and internship programmes. You’ll partner with education providers and internal teams to create engaging, inclusive pathways that help people start rewarding careers.

You'll champion strong partnerships, monitor progress with data-driven insights, and support mentors to develop tomorrow's talent while aligning with our community-focused values and long-term workforce needs.