Emerging Talent Manager

JR United Kingdom; Dartford; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Une grande organisation bien établie est à la recherche d'un professionnel senior en talents émergents et en performance pour mener une agenda crucial dans les carrières précoces. Ce rôle stratégique comprend la gestion des programmes de diplômés et d'internes, le pilotage de l'engagement des parties prenantes et l'analyse de données pour améliorer les décisions en matière de talents.

Qualifications

• Expérience senior en direction de programmes de diplômés ou de talents émergents.
• Antécédents solides en stratégie et en engagement des parties prenantes.
• Capacité à opérer de manière autonome dans des organisations complexes.

Responsibilities

• Diriger la stratégie et l'exécution des programmes de diplômés et de stagiaires.
• Gérer et développer une petite équipe de professionnels expérimentés.
• Utiliser des données pour définir les résultats et façonner la prise de décision.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Data Analysis

Stakeholder Engagement

Job description

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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.