Be the driving force behind the next generation of talent at this housing association.
Early Careers Manager
Office Base: Birmingham, B15
Salary: £57,298 per annum
Hours: Full-Time, 35 per week
Contract: Permanent
This organisation is seeking an ambitious and passionate Early Careers Manager to shape and lead a future-focused early careers strategy. This is a unique opportunity to build high-impact programmes that open doors for people from all walks of life, create clear routes into the housing sector, and strengthen the talent pipeline that supports the organisation's long-term success.
What you'll be doing:
Reporting to the Head of Learning & Development, you will lead the design, delivery and growth of the organisation's early careers offer – from apprenticeships and internships to T-Level placements and the brand-new graduate programme:
- Develop and implement a forward-thinking early careers strategy aligned to the corporate plan ‘Tenants at Heart' and workforce needs.
- Lead the creation of a structured graduate programme – from recruitment and induction through to rotations and development support.
- Build and expand high-quality apprenticeship opportunities across both trade and professional roles.
- Forge partnerships with colleges, universities and training providers to enable internships, T-Level placements and meaningful work experience.
- Act as the organisation's subject matter expert on apprenticeships, employability, and early talent trends.
- Champion diversity, equity and inclusion across all programmes, and ensure that the organisation's early talent offer supports social mobility.
- Engage stakeholders across the business to identify opportunities, plan career pathways, and support those in early careers roles to thrive.
What they are looking for:
They are looking for someone who's done more than just manage early careers programmes – they need a strategist, builder, and advocate. Your application will highlight:
- A level 5 Learning & Development and / or Coaching and Mentoring Qualification.
- Significant experience designing and delivering early careers pathways (e.g. apprenticeships, internships, graduate schemes).
- Deep knowledge of the UK apprenticeship system, levy funding and government policy on technical education.
- Experience building partnerships with education and training providers.
- A track record of influencing internal stakeholders and embedding new programmes in complex environments.
- A strong commitment to social impact, inclusion and developing diverse future talent.
About the Emploer
This housing association is one team, working together for their tenants; a large and ambitious housing organisation providing more people an affordable place to call home. They welcome people from every walk of life, at every stage of their career. This employer expects a lot from their people but in return you can be assured of a great place to work, where you will be well rewarded and where great people are able to succeed. Whether you want to build your career with this organisation, or use your experience to move on, they are here to develop your potential.
Closing Date: 5 June 2025
Interested?
Please click 'Apply' and follow the job board process. You will receive an email from CHM Recruit containing further information on how to apply for the role. Please note that although you may be asked by the job board to upload a CV, you are not applying at this stage.
The organisation is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer.
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