Early Talent Manager

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About the opportunity:

We are currently looking for a Permanent PT or FT Early Talent Manager to join our growing Learning and Development department. Ideally you will be based in a commutable distance from our Stonehouse office however, other locations (remote) will be considered for the right candidate. 

As an Early Talent Manager, you will shape and lead the management of early careers / emerging talent across Last Mile. Working closely with key stakeholders the role will review, design and deliver a best-in-class end-to-end experience for our early talent population.   

Have you got the drive to go the Last Mile?

Your responsibilities:

•             Work with key stakeholders across Last Mile to design and deliver an early talent strategy aligned to business requirements

•             Lead the early talent team, driving individual performance and supporting their continual development  

•             Continually review our early talent programmes, candidate experience and engagement throughout the early talent cycle and recommend future improvements to ensure they remain best-in-class

•             Work with key internal partners to develop an early talent recruitment brand to promote opportunities at Last Mile and attract a pipeline of early talent

•             Partner with business areas to identify annual recruitment requirements linked to business requirements and succession plans 

•             Work with HR to design and deliver effective approaches and processes to recruit, onboard and induct all new starters in our early talent population

•             Develop robust processes and metrics to measure, support and review all individuals in early talent

•             Continually review and report on the effectiveness and return on investment in early talent

•             Work closely with the early talent population to ensure they are supported, developed and retained to be successful within Last Mile

•             Explore strategies and approaches to maximise the apprenticeship levy and other funding streams for the benefit of Last Mile

•             Support the Head of Learning and Development to undertake talent reviews in the early talent population to determine key skill gaps and develop strategies to attract, retain and develop our talent

•             Work closely with the wider Learning and Development team to design and deliver targeted entry level development programmes and pathways 

•             Report on key KPI’s and progress in early talent

•             Form key relationships with external parties such as schools, colleges and universities, to promote Last Mile and the industry as future pathways into employment

•             Manage the relationship with strategic external providers to manage the delivery of professional qualifications and training

•             Represent Last Mile at networking and industry events to promote the business and our early talent programmes

•             Keep abreast of latest trends, developments and opportunities to ensure we’re delivering best in class programmes

Experience / Knowledge:

Essential:

Experience running early careers development programmes

Experience supporting, guiding and developing people

Prior experience managing funded programmes and

Desirable:

Previous experience of learning and development within the utilities sector or similar

Prior experience of the end to end recruitment cycle

Previous experience working across a group of companies

Previous line management experience

Learning & Development related qualification will be desirable

Attributes:

A strong understanding of the apprenticeship levy and apprenticeship standards

Confident and engaging communicator

Strong relationship building skills with individuals at all levels

Strong IT skills including MS office

Strong business and commercial acumen

In return of your hard work and dedication, we can offer you:

Core Benefits:

• 25 Days Holiday plus Statutory Days
• Holiday Buy Back Scheme (Purchase up to 5 Additional Days)
• Up to 7% Employer Pension Contribution
• Life Assurance (x4 Annual Gross Salary)
• Refer a Friend Incentive
• Hybrid Working (3 days in the Office, 2 from home)
• Flexible Start and Finish Time
• Car Allowance
• Discretionary Bonus up to 15% of Gross Annual Salary
• Company Sick Pay
• Private Medical Insurance

At Last Mile Infrastructure Group, we are one of the UK’s largest Independent Network Owners, owning and operating in excess of 300,000 gas and electricity connections serving residential and commercial customers. Last Mile Asset Management adopt and operate electricity, gas, water and wastewater networks that are designed, installed and commissioned by Lloyds accredited Independent Connection providers (ICPs).

It is our vision to be the UK’s leading independent multi-utility provider. People are our most valuable “asset” and therefore it is our mission to not only attract but retain the best talent to support delivery of our corporate business strategy and share our company’s success.

At Last Mile, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse working environment, where employee wellbeing is at the forefront in making sure our people feel valued. We provide tailored ongoing training and development, but most importantly, long term career opportunities for you to Grow With Us. If you are motivated to succeed and have a ‘can-do’ attitude, we would love to hear from you