Emerging Talent Programs Lead

JCB; Uttoxeter; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Medical insurance

Dental care

33 days annual leave

Cycle to Work Scheme

Job summary

JCB is seeking an Apprentice & Graduate Scheme Leader within the HR Team at the Global Learning, World Headquarters, to support growth of our Emerging Talent Schemes across UK manufacturing facilities.

You will oversee apprentices and graduates across crafts, technician and degree pathways, partner with managers and mentors, shape learning programmes, and drive progression into substantive roles, while coordinating inductions and early career outreach.

Qualifications

• Experience of engineering and business focussed education and ability to translate business needs into learning programmes.
• Knowledge of apprenticeship standards and apprenticeship levy.
• Strong influencing, relationship and change management skills.
• Awareness/qualification in safeguarding and health and safety requirements for young people.
• Proactive approach to student placements and learning activities.
• Drive and enthusiasm to tackle new challenges.
• Excellent oral and written communication at all levels.
• Experience in recruitment, assessment and selection of apprentices.
• Experience using evolving technologies in learning and development or recruitment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee JCB apprentices and graduates across UK facilities.
• Ensure programmes meet current and future needs through communication with managers and mentors.
• Identify, induct, train, and place emerging talent trainees into all parts of the business.
• Monitor trainee progress with clear plans and progression targets.
• Work with learning providers to improve curriculum and learner progress.
• Assist with inductions and wider company training delivery.
• Coordinate early career talent for schools events and STEM clubs.
• Support recruitment events outside normal hours.
• Assist other departments with work experience placements.

Skills

Engineering education

Apprenticeship standards

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Recruitment of apprentices

Health & safety

Learning tech adoption

Placement coordination

Education

Engineering/business education background

Job description

JCB is seeking an Apprentice & Graduate Scheme Leader within the HR Team at the Global Learning, World Headquarters, to support growth of our Emerging Talent Schemes across UK manufacturing facilities.

You will oversee apprentices and graduates across crafts, technician and degree pathways, partner with managers and mentors, shape learning programmes, and drive progression into substantive roles, while coordinating inductions and early career outreach.