We're Hiring: Program Manager – Apprenticeship & Early Careers
Contract: 19 October 2026 – 15 January 2027
Working Pattern: Hybrid – 3 days per week in the office
About the Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced Program Manager to support the delivery of early-careers and apprenticeship programmes across EMEA.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about creating career opportunities for young people, particularly those from underserved backgrounds. You will play a key role in delivering a positive experience for apprentices, supporting their managers and building partnerships that help develop future talent.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage end-to-end apprenticeship programme operations, including onboarding, scheduling, coaching reviews and cohort coordination.
- Build and maintain relationships with external training providers and workforce-development organisations.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders, business leaders and managers to support programme success.
- Coordinate onboarding sessions, information events, site visits and stakeholder roundtables.
- Develop presentations, programme information packs and communications for apprentices, managers and external partners.
- Maintain programme records, track progress and support reporting and operational activities.
- Coordinate with relevant funding bodies and support compliance documentation.
- Identify opportunities to improve programme delivery, participant engagement and the overall apprentice experience.
What We're Looking For
- Proven experience managing apprenticeship, early-careers, graduate development or employability programmes.
- Experience working with young adults aged 16–24, particularly from underserved or disadvantaged communities.
- Strong programme and project management skills, including planning, scheduling and managing multiple priorities.
- Experience building relationships with training providers, employers, community organisations and senior stakeholders.
- Excellent communication, presentation and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Experience coordinating events, managing programme logistics and monitoring participant progress.