Early Careers Programme Lead

CBRE Group, Inc.; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Group, Inc. is seeking an Early Careers Programme Manager in London on a 12-month maternity cover, with a hybrid working arrangement.

The role leads graduate, internship and apprenticeship programmes, shaping the talent pipeline by coordinating onboarding, development and career progression across CBRE's UK Advisory teams. You will work with Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development and HR to deliver engaging experiences, measure programme impact and drive continuous improvement for

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an early careers role.
• Experience supporting graduate, apprenticeship, internship, placement, or other early talent programmes.
• Strong programme and project management skills.
• Understanding of early careers programme frameworks and talent development approaches.
• Excellent stakeholder management with business leaders, HR Business Partners, learning teams, educational institutions, and external providers.
• Strong analytical and data management skills with meaningful reporting.
• Excellent communication and coaching skills to support, guide, and engage participants.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, evolving environment with multiple priorities and attention to detail.
• Proactive and organized approach with a commitment to inclusive experience for early talent.

Responsibilities

• Lead the attraction and recruitment of graduates, interns and apprentices, creating campaigns with universities and networks.
• Design and deliver a high-quality selection experience including assessment centres and interviews.
• Own the end-to-end participant experience across multiple business areas.
• Build and manage relationships with leaders and placement managers to create rotational experiences.
• Act as a trusted advisor and point of contact for participants, providing coaching and guidance.
• Monitor engagement, performance and development to maximise potential and retention.
• Partner with Learning & Development, HR and stakeholders to deliver development programmes and mentoring.
• Use data and feedback to measure effectiveness and present recommendations to senior stakeholders.
• Continuously review and enhance the early careers offering for better design and outcomes.
• Support workforce planning and transition of participants into permanent roles.

Skills

Programme management

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Communication

Coaching

Job description

CBRE Group, Inc. is seeking an Early Careers Programme Manager in London on a 12-month maternity cover, with a hybrid working arrangement.

The role leads graduate, internship and apprenticeship programmes, shaping the talent pipeline by coordinating onboarding, development and career progression across CBRE's UK Advisory teams. You will work with Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development and HR to deliver engaging experiences, measure programme impact and drive continuous improvement for