Talent Apprentice

Manchester Airport Plc; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK airport operator is offering an 18-month apprenticeship in HR Support, allowing you to gain hands-on experience while working closely with the Talent and Diversity team. Responsibilities include scheduling training, onboarding support, and administrative tasks. Ideal candidates should possess 5 GCSEs and strong organisational skills. This fixed-term contract offers competitive salary increases and the potential for a permanent position upon successful completion.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual salary increases

Qualifications

• Ability to juggle multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Effectively communicate and collaborate with teams.
• Adapt quickly to resolve challenges.

Responsibilities

• Co-ordinate and schedule training programmes.
• Facilitate onboarding processes.
• Support delivery of talent plans with stakeholders.

Skills

Excellent organisational skills

Strong attention to detail

Aptitude for learning

Clear communication

Time-management skills

Collaborative approach

Resilience and adaptability

Proactive attitude

Education

5 GCSEs grades A-C/9-4

Job description

This position is a 18-month apprenticeship leading to a HR Support Level 3 qualification. On-the-job practical training will be provided alongside a comprehensive training plan that, upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, could lead to a permanent role within the People function. The Talent Apprentice takes a key role in helping our Talent and Diversity team run smoothly, getting involved in everything from welcoming new starters to supporting their growth and development. You'll gain real, hands-on experience by organising activities, supporting projects, and using digital tools - all while building valuable skills and helping to create a great experience for candidates and colleagues. During the programme, you will:

Responsibilities

• Co-ordinate and schedule training programmes, ensuring appropriate resources are available to aid smooth delivery
• Facilitation responsibilities such as room bookings, training materials, and delivery support.
• Plan onboarding schedules in partnership with Talent Acquisition and Development teams.
• Work closely with stakeholders to support delivery of their talent plans and updating them on progress and priorities.
• Respond to Talent & Diversity Team Enquiries via Microsoft Teams and email.
• Support the upkeep of the Learning Management System, including content allocation, updating learning profiles and admin tasks.
• Monitor mandatory e-learning completion rates and support accurate reporting of these.
• Produce reports and track key learning and recruitment metrics.
• Collect and analyse feedback from training and recruitment activities through surveys.
• Suggest and support process improvements to enhance efficiency.
• Provide administrative support, including invoice processing and project coordination.
• Support events with on-the-ground assistance when needed.
• Actively participate in learning opportunities to build knowledge of talent systems and processes.
• Take part in team meetings, projects, and initiatives across the talent lifecycle.
• Carry out additional duties that contribute to the wider Talent & Diversity team.

Qualifications

• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to juggle multiple tasks, deadlines, and stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in all tasks.
• Aptitude for learning new systems and processes.
• Confident, clear communication, enabling collaboration with teams and stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to adapt quickly and resolve challenges effectively.
• Strong time‑management skills, prioritising work to meet competing deadlines.
• A collaborative approach, building positive relationships across departments.
• Resilience and adaptability, staying calm and effective when priorities shift.
• A proactive attitude, anticipating needs, spotting improvements, and taking initiative.

Minimum Requirements

• 5 GCSEs grades A‑C/9‑4 (ideally including English & Maths).
• Live in England and have the right to work in the UK (Government funding requirement).
• Able to travel to Manchester Airport with occasional visits to East Midlands and London Stansted airports as required.

Contract

Fixed Term Contract leading to a permanent role, subject to meeting academic and professional standards.

Benefits

Competitive salary with annual increases throughout the apprenticeship.

About Us

At MAG we provide the airport facilities and travel services that people need to connect with the world. As the largest UK owned airport operator, we serve over 60 million passengers a year from Manchester, London Stansted, and East Midlands Airports. With over 270 destinations across the globe, our businesses not only bring people together but also support the prosperity of the regions in which we operate.