Talent Development Apprentice

Pick Everard; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A multidisciplinary consultancy in Leicester is seeking a motivated Talent Development Apprentice to kickstart a career in Learning & Development. This role involves supporting Talent Development initiatives, coordinating training and managing learning resources. Ideal candidates will have strong Excel skills, attention to detail, and a desire to grow professionally while undertaking a Level 3 Apprenticeship. The company offers a hybrid working model and various benefits, including 26 days of annual leave and private healthcare.

Benefits

Agile working

26 days annual leave + Bank Holidays

Private healthcare

Life assurance

Employee Discount Scheme

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of Excel with skills in data entry and formatting.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Willingness to learn and develop skills.

Responsibilities

• Support training needs across the business.
• Manage the e-learning platform.
• Assist with preparation of training materials.
• Coordinate delegate bookings and venues.
• Maintain communication with colleagues and training providers.

Skills

Strong Excel skills

Attention to detail

Clear communication skills

Organizational skills

Proactive mindset

Education

GCSEs in Maths and English at grade C or above

Working towards a CIPD qualification (desirable)

Job description

Our Opportunity

Pick Everard is passionate about creating a prosperous and sustainable future, taking a fresh perspective on the built environment. Our core values of professionalism, compassion, drive and positivity are at the heart of everything we do.

Talent Development Apprentice

Kick start your career with Pick Everard – we’re looking for a motivated Talent Development Apprentice to grow, learn, and make a real impact!

Join our People & Culture team as a Talent Development Apprentice and gain hands‑on experience supporting our business units across Pick Everard. You’ll proactively coordinate and assist with Talent Development initiatives, working closely with Business Partners, the Head of People Experience, and the Group People & Culture Director to deliver an effective and seamless service. You’ll also support day‑to‑day activities and assist with Talent Development queries, giving you a broad insight into the role while developing valuable skills.

You will be undertaking the Level 3 Learning and Development Practitioner Apprenticeship, designed to develop the professional skills required of Learning & Development practitioners across private, public, and third‑sector organisations. The apprenticeship typically lasts 18–24 months and is delivered primarily in the workplace with online learning. You will have dedicated time within working hours to complete your apprenticeship, with one day per week focused on the programme (alongside a hybrid working pattern of three days in the office and two days at home). You will gain practical experience by applying what you learn directly in your role, supporting Talent Development activities, and contributing to real projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the team in collaborating with key stakeholders across the business to ensure training needs are met.
• Be a key point of contact within the Talent Development team.
• Manage the e‑learning platform, including onboarding, leavers, reporting line changes, content updates, audits, and completion reports, especially for mandatory courses.
• Ensure training content remains compliant and is regularly reviewed.
• Assist in the preparation of training materials and resources for internal learning sessions.
• Support data entry and record maintenance, including tracking individual learning and programmes such as RISE.
• Coordinate delegate bookings, venues, and facilitator arrangements.
• Support the collection of training and skills data for workforce planning.
• Manage the Talent Development inbox and ticketing tool.
• Provide administrative support to the wider Business Partnering team on career development and learning initiatives.
• Ensure learning events are organised efficiently and run smoothly.
• Maintain regular communication and collaboration with internal colleagues and external training providers.

About You

• Strong Excel skills, including basic formulas, data entry, and formatting.
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
• A willingness to learn and develop your own skills.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• An organised approach with the ability to multitask effectively.
• A proactive, solutions‑focused mindset.
• Ideally working towards a CIPD qualification or able to demonstrate comparable experience (desirable).
• Preferably, experience within professional services (desirable).
• GCSEs in Maths and English at grade C or above (4 or above in the new grading system).

About Us

Our nationwide multidisciplinary team of 780+ employees works collaboratively to deliver outstanding places and spaces that create lasting value for local communities. Through our remarkable history we have established the sound principles of success, and we have the vision and ambition to be even better. We’re committed to creating sustainable communities where everyone feels safe, cared for and valued. We achieve that by encouraging a diverse, welcoming workplace for our people, clients and colleagues. We care about our people and improving our society and that means supporting your ambitions and interests at every level. We will provide you with an inspiring environment in which you will be able to drive real progress and impact in your career.

What we offer

• Agile working.
• Career and Professional Development.
• Corporate Social Responsibility opportunities.
• 26 days’ annual leave + Bank Holidays + option to buy up to 5 days additional leave.
• Private healthcare, life assurance and healthcare cash plan.
• Stakeholder pension.
• Professional subscriptions.
• Employee Discount Scheme.
• Eyecare Scheme.
• Wellbeing support and Employee Assistance Programme.

Equal Opportunities

As an equal opportunities’ employer, Pick Everard is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us on our journey.

Accessibility

We’re committed to helping you perform at your best throughout the recruitment process. If you have a disability or require any adjustments to support your application or interview, please get in touch with us at [e-mail]. We’ll be happy to discuss how we can assist you.

Agencies

We are committed to building and nurturing great relationships with our agency partners. However, this role is being recruited for directly and therefore we are not seeking support at this time. Any unsolicited CV introductions will not be accepted.

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