Emerging Talent Manager

JR United Kingdom; Bolton; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a senior Emerging Talent Manager to lead early careers initiatives at a well-established organisation in Bolton. This role involves designing talent pathways, managing teams, and influencing strategy to enhance graduate and internship programmes. The position offers remote work with ad hoc travel to London and requires immediate start.

Qualifications

• Senior-level experience in emerging talent or graduate programme leadership.
• Strong track record in strategy and stakeholder engagement.
• Data-savvy and ability to use insights for decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategy and execution for graduate and intern schemes.
• Manage a small team of experienced professionals.
• Enhance talent attraction and retention.

Skills

Stakeholder Engagement

Data Analysis

Leadership

Talent Development

Budget Management

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Client:

Practicus

Location:

bolton, greater manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

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Job Description:

Emerging Talent Manager

Remote - Ad hoc travel required to London

Initially 6 months (Inside IR35)

Urgent need!!

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a senior Emerging Talent and Performance professional to lead a critical early careers agenda at a large, well-established organisation. The team is high-performing, and the graduate and intern programmes are highly visible and well-supported internally.

The Role

You’ll lead the strategy and execution of graduate, intern, and early careers initiatives across the business. This includes designing talent pathways, overseeing programme delivery, managing a small team, and driving long-term improvements in development, retention, and internal mobility. There is an immediate need to stabilise, align, and drive delivery; while also influencing longer-term strategy.

Key Focus Areas

• Owning the strategy and execution for graduate and intern schemes
• Managing and developing a small team of experienced professionals
• Partnering across Talent Acquisition, Learning, and the wider people function
• Using data to define outcomes, measure success, and shape decision-making
• Large Budget management
• Leading on rotations, performance milestones, and alumni engagement
• Enhancing talent attraction, experience, and retention

What You’ll Bring

• Senior-level experience in emerging talent, early careers, or graduate programme leadership
• Strong track record in strategy, delivery, and stakeholder engagement
• Confident operating autonomously in complex, matrixed organisations
• Data-savvy with experience using insights to shape talent decisions
• Passion for early talent development, with a collaborative and energised approach
• Comfortable managing budgets and leading high-impact programmes

Additional Info

• Immediate start preferred
• Potential for extension or to go permanent, depending on fit and business needs

Interested?

If you’re passionate about emerging talent and ready to make an impact in a dynamic and visible role, get in touch today.