Early Careers Programs & Events Coordinator

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Melbourn; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

25 days annual leave

Company pension

PA share ownership

Cycle to work

Job summary

PA Consulting seeks a Programme Coordinator to support Early Careers recruitment and programme delivery. You will manage candidate pipelines, coordinate assessment centres and events, and assist with onboarding activities.

The role offers hybrid work with in-office requirements in Cambridge and London, contributing to a supportive candidate experience and broader HR initiatives. You may come from Early Careers, recruitment, HR, learning or events, with a proactive mindset and strong

Qualifications

• Interested in Early Careers, Talent or HR with drive to learn and grow.
• Proactive, positive approach; takes initiative and follows through.
• Excellent organisation and prioritisation to manage multiple tasks.
• Attention to detail and accurate record keeping.
• Clear written and verbal communication; confident presenting.
• Able to build relationships with candidates, managers and partners.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day Early Careers recruitment and programme activity across graduate, apprentice, intern and industrial placement populations.
• Support candidate pipeline management, including interview scheduling, communications, progress tracking and follow-ups.
• Coordinate assessment centres, career fairs and events, including invitations, venues, materials and delivery.
• Represent the Early Careers team at events, welcoming participants and delivering briefings when required.
• Assist with offer management, onboarding materials, and coordinating line managers and buddies.
• Support the delivery of PA Futures programme, including a three-day London event and participant experience.
• Arrange learning sessions and programme meetings, including logistics and documentation.
• Draft clear communications to candidates, participants, managers, trainers and university partners.
• Maintain schedules, trackers, attendance data and reporting across systems.
• Be a helpful first point of contact for routine queries and escalate where needed.
• Build relationships across HR, business and external partners; adapt to changing priorities.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Proactive approach

Teamwork

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

PA Consulting seeks a Programme Coordinator to support Early Careers recruitment and programme delivery. You will manage candidate pipelines, coordinate assessment centres and events, and assist with onboarding activities.

The role offers hybrid work with in-office requirements in Cambridge and London, contributing to a supportive candidate experience and broader HR initiatives. You may come from Early Careers, recruitment, HR, learning or events, with a proactive mindset and strong