Emerging Talent Programs Lead

JCB; Rocester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Medical insurance

Dental care

33 days annual leave

Cycle to Work Scheme

Job summary

JCB is seeking an Apprentice & Graduate Scheme Leader to oversee our Emerging Talent Schemes from JCB Global Learning, World Headquarters. The role covers apprentices and graduates across UK facilities, with a diverse range of programmes including craft, technician, degree, undergraduate and graduate levels in welding, production, engineering, manufacturing, technical support and business management.

You will lead talent development, coordinate with learning providers, and drive progression into

Qualifications

• Experience of engineering and business focussed education.
• Good knowledge of apprenticeship standards and levy.
• Strong influencing, relationship, and change management skills with internal and external stakeholders.
• Awareness / qualification in safeguarding and health and safety requirements for young people.
• Proactive and forward-thinking approach to student placements, learning activities and job opportunities.
• Drive and enthusiasm to take on new challenges.
• Excellent communication skills at all levels with clear, confident presentation style.
• Some experience in recruitment, assessment, and selection of apprentices.
• Experience of using evolving technologies in learning or recruitment.

Responsibilities

• Work with the wider JCB team to ensure Emerging Talent Programmes are fit for current and future needs through effective communication with managers and mentors around the business.
• Identify, select, induct, train and place Emerging talent trainees into all parts of the JCB Business, matching their skills and location to best effect.
• Monitor individual trainees progress throughout their programmes, ensuring clear plans are set and progression targets are agreed and reviewed for every individual.
• Work closely with our learning providers to understand learner progress, and opportunities for continuous improvement and curriculum enrichment.
• Ensure smooth transition of completing trainees into substantive roles.
• Assist with planning and delivery of inductions and wider company training (technical or personal).
• Co-ordinate and utilise our early career talent to engage with external groups to promote opportunities (schools events and STEM clubs).
• Support careers / recruitment events outside of normal working hours.
• Support other department activities such as work experience placements using your expertise.

Skills

Engineering education

Stakeholder management

Change management

Communication skills

Talent development

Education

Apprenticeship standards knowledge

Tools

MS Office

Learning Management System

Job description

JCB is seeking an Apprentice & Graduate Scheme Leader to oversee our Emerging Talent Schemes from JCB Global Learning, World Headquarters. The role covers apprentices and graduates across UK facilities, with a diverse range of programmes including craft, technician, degree, undergraduate and graduate levels in welding, production, engineering, manufacturing, technical support and business management.

You will lead talent development, coordinate with learning providers, and drive progression into