Early Careers Programs Lead

Kepak Group; Kirkham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food company in the UK is seeking an Early Careers Specialist to drive its placement, apprenticeship, and graduate programmes. This role involves collaborating with educational institutions, managing recruitment strategies, and ensuring effective learning pathways for early talent. The ideal candidate has experience in designing Early Careers programmes, excellent stakeholder engagement skills, and a passion for nurturing talent in the food industry. Benefits include a pension plan, educational support, employee discounts, and mental health assistance.

Benefits

Company Pension

Further Education support

Employee Discount Platform

Cycle to Work Scheme

Long Service Awards

GroceryAid Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Proven experience in designing and managing Early Careers programmes.
• In-depth knowledge of graduate, apprenticeship, and placement schemes.
• Excellent relationship-building capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement an Early Careers strategy aligned with business needs.
• Lead graduate, apprenticeship, and placement programmes ensuring quality.
• Build partnerships with educational institutions and training providers.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Program design

Evaluation of Early Careers programmes

Learning content development

Tools

Learning Management Systems (LMS)

HR Platforms

Job description

A leading food company in the UK is seeking an Early Careers Specialist to drive its placement, apprenticeship, and graduate programmes. This role involves collaborating with educational institutions, managing recruitment strategies, and ensuring effective learning pathways for early talent. The ideal candidate has experience in designing Early Careers programmes, excellent stakeholder engagement skills, and a passion for nurturing talent in the food industry. Benefits include a pension plan, educational support, employee discounts, and mental health assistance.