Emerging Talent Manager

Practicus; London; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Practicus is seeking a Senior Emerging Talent Manager to spearhead early careers initiatives. This pivotal role involves leading graduate and intern programs, managing a team, and strategically improving talent retention and development. Ideal candidates will have a robust background in emerging talent leadership within dynamic organizations.

Qualifications

• Senior-level experience in emerging talent or graduate programme leadership.
• Strong track record in strategy and delivery.
• Confident in complex, matrixed organisations.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategy and execution of graduate and intern initiatives.
• Manage and develop a small team of experienced professionals.
• Use data to determine outcomes and influence decisions.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder Engagement

Data Analysis

Programme Management

Job description

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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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Human Resources and Strategy/Planning

• Industries

  Utilities, Retail, and Energy Technology

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