Emerging Talent Programs Leader

J C Bamford Excavators Ltd; Rocester; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

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 emerging talent across UK facilities. You will align apprenticeship and degree pathways with business needs, guiding induction, progression and transition into substantive roles.

You will influence learning providers, manage safeguarding and health & safety for young people, and drive continuous improvement in talent development while supporting recruitment activities and off-hours events.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Oversee JCB apprentices and graduates across UK manufacturing facilities.
• Ensure Emerging Talent Programmes meet current and future needs with managers and mentors.
• Induct, train and place Emerging talent trainees into JCB businesses.
• Monitor trainee progress with clear plans and progression targets, including academic milestones.
• Collaborate with learning providers to understand learner progress and opportunities for enrichment.
• Manage transitions of trainees into substantive roles and coordinate inductions and training.

Skills

Engineering knowledge

Communication skills

Change management

Stakeholder management

Apprenticeship recruitment

Learning technologies

Education

Engineering & business education

Apprenticeship levy knowledge

Job description

JCB is seeking an Apprentice & Graduate Scheme Leader to oversee emerging talent across UK facilities. You will align apprenticeship and degree pathways with business needs, guiding induction, progression and transition into substantive roles.

You will influence learning providers, manage safeguarding and health & safety for young people, and drive continuous improvement in talent development while supporting recruitment activities and off-hours events.