Senior Early Careers & Apprenticeship Manager

Arriva Group; North East; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Arriva Group seeks an experienced Early Careers & Apprenticeship Manager to lead development, delivery and performance of early careers programmes across Arriva UK Bus operations. The role focuses on building sustainable talent pipelines to support operational, engineering and corporate priorities.

You will maximise apprenticeship levy investment, coordinate graduate and internship initiatives, and work with leaders, HR and external partners to attract, develop and retain talent across the

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing apprenticeship programmes within complex environments.
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
• Data-driven with ability to measure programme performance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver the Operations Early Careers strategy across UK Bus operations.
• Lead end-to-end apprenticeship lifecycle management including recruitment, onboarding and progression.
• Coordinate broader early careers initiatives: graduate, placement and work experience programmes.
• Manage apprenticeship levy investment and ensure compliance with funding regulations.

Job description

Arriva Group seeks an experienced Early Careers & Apprenticeship Manager to lead development, delivery and performance of early careers programmes across Arriva UK Bus operations. The role focuses on building sustainable talent pipelines to support operational, engineering and corporate priorities.

You will maximise apprenticeship levy investment, coordinate graduate and internship initiatives, and work with leaders, HR and external partners to attract, develop and retain talent across the