Early Careers Specialist

Quilter; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading wealth management company seeks an Early Careers Specialist in London. This role involves managing and enhancing graduate and apprenticeship programs to promote diversity and address skills shortages. The ideal candidate will have experience in program management and recruitment strategies, fostering a diverse talent pipeline.

Benefits

Holiday: 26 days

Quilter Incentive Scheme

Pension Scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Life Assurance

Income Protection

Flexible Benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in managing early careers programs, especially apprenticeships.
• Understanding of DE&I principles.
• Ability to work with educational institutions.

Responsibilities

• Manage graduate, intern, and apprenticeship programs aligning with strategic goals.
• Develop recruitment strategies to attract diverse candidates.
• Champion DE&I initiatives and ensure seamless candidate experiences.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Organizational Skills

Education

Relevant experience in early careers programme management or talent acquisition

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

HRIS systems

Job description

About the Business Quilter plc is a leading wealth management business, helping to enable brighter financial futures for every generation.

Quilter plc oversees £116.2 billion in customer investments (as at end September 2024). It has an adviser and customer offering spanning financial advice, investment platforms, multi-asset investment solutions and discretionary fund management.

The business is comprised of two segments: Affluent and High Net Worth.

Affluent encompasses the financial planning businesses, Quilter Financial Planning, the Quilter investment platform and Quilter Investors, the Multi-asset investment solutions business.

High Net Worth includes the discretionary fund management business, Quilter Cheviot, together with Quilter Private Client Advisers.

At Quilter we never stand still. Our foundations are rooted in our extraordinary expertise, which is trusted by hundreds of thousands of customers, but we have great ambitions to stay one step ahead and make an even greater difference to the people and communities we serve.

Our business is transforming, continually modernising, and becoming even more customer centric. So, if you want to be bold in the pursuit of your ambitions, bring new ideas, and challenge and evolve what we do, it’s the perfect time to join us! About the Role

Level: 3

Location: London or Southampton

Department: Human Resources

Contract: Permanent

The Early Careers Specialist will manage and enhance all graduate, intern, apprenticeship, and work experience programmes to align with the organisation's strategic goals, address skills shortages, and promote diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I). This role involves designing, implementing, and evaluating these programmes, developing recruitment strategies to attract diverse high-potential candidates, and partnering with educational institutions to build a strong talent pipeline.

The specialist will maximise the use of the apprenticeship levy, integrate apprenticeships into workforce planning, and champion DE&I initiatives. Additionally, they will ensure a seamless candidate experience from application to onboarding, collaborate with stakeholders to align programme objectives with business needs, and track and report key metrics to inform decision-making and demonstrate programme impact to senior leadership.

Programme Management

Leverage your experience in designing, implementing, and managing early careers programmes, ensuring they align with organisational goals and using data-driven evaluation methods to continuously improve their effectiveness.

Talent Acquisition

Utilise your expertise in creating and executing recruitment strategies, partnering with educational institutions, and coordinating career fairs and outreach activities to attract high-potential candidates from diverse backgrounds.

Apprenticeship Management

Collaborate with stakeholders to develop and manage apprenticeship programmes, maximise levy utilisation, and promote diversity. Monitor learner progression, programme completion rates, diversity metrics, and engagement levels. Manage suppliers and deliver engaging activities. Achieve key performance indicators such as stakeholder satisfaction and impact measurement, including improvements in skills gaps and alignment with organisational objectives.

DE&I Initiatives

Demonstrate your commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion by implementing inclusive hiring practices and promoting a culture of inclusion through collaboration with internal stakeholders.

Candidate Experience

Ensure a seamless candidate experience by drawing on your experience in developing training programmes and providing support and guidance to early careers participants from application to onboarding.

Stakeholder Collaboration

Use your strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with hiring managers, HR, and external partners, ensuring alignment with programme objectives and broader talent development initiatives.

Reporting and Analysis

Track and report key metrics, analyse data to identify trends and measure success, and prepare comprehensive reports for senior leadership, showcasing your ability to inform decision-making and demonstrate programme impact.

About You

• Previous experience in early careers programme management, talent acquisition, or a related role.

• Strong understanding of DE&I principles and best practices.

• Experience managing apprenticeship programmes and utilising apprenticeship levy funds.

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills.

• Ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and HRIS systems.

• Passion for developing and nurturing early career talent.

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Inclusion & Diversity

We value diversity and strive to promote inclusivity in all aspects of our culture. We believe in equal opportunities for all, ensuring that no applicant encounters less favourable treatment based on anything but their skills, qualifications, experience, and potential. We celebrate the unique contributions of a diverse workforce and create a respectful, nurturing environment where every colleague can thrive.

Values

Do the right thing: We act with integrity and are proudly committed to going above and beyond in service of our clients and the support we provide our communities.
Always curious: We continuously seek new ideas and knowledge so we’re one step ahead of our clients’ needs. We look for inspiration everywhere and encourage experimentation, recognising that this is how we create brilliant solutions for brighter futures.
Embrace challenge: We aim high to transform our potential into meaningful outcomes. With ambition as our driving force and a steadfast commitment to growth, we succeed for the good of every generation.
Stronger together: Combining our diverse talents, we accomplish more collectively than we ever could do alone. We speak openly, actively listen, and support each other, and constructively challenge and embrace new ideas. We seek empowerment and demonstrate ownership and trust, with the confidence to make impactful decisions.

Core Benefits

Holiday: 182 hours (26 days)

Quilter Incentive Scheme: All employees are eligible to participate in incentive scheme, to incentivise business performance and their contribution.

Pension Scheme: A non-contributory company pension scheme that can be boosted through personal contributions.

Private Medical Insurance: Single cover as standard with options to increase cover to include your partner or children.

Life Assurance: 4x your salary.

Income Protection: 75% of salary, less state benefits, payable after 26 weeks of absence.

Healthcare Cash Plan: Jersey employees only

In addition to our core benefits, we offer a range of flexible benefits to UK employees that you can choose from and pay for conveniently via a salary deduction.