Early Career & Talent Programme Partner

<p><strong>Early Career &amp;&amp; Talent Programme Partner needed in North London Paying  £236.60 per day  ref  Or109965</strong></p> <p><strong>Full time hours on a temporary basis</strong></p> <ul> <li> <p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p> <ul> <li>Drive the creation and expansion of apprenticeship opportunities across the council and schools through an insight-led and outreach-focused approach.</li> <li>Lead the design, implementation and ongoing management of work experience, internship and other early careers programmes.</li> <li>Analyse and interpret workforce data to identify skills shortages, workforce trends and future talent requirements, using these insights to influence workforce planning and programme development.</li> <li>Work in partnership with Strategic HR Business Partners and the Strategic Recruitment Lead to develop talent and succession strategies that support organisational priorities.</li> <li>Manage relationships with apprenticeship training providers, including commissioning provision and negotiating service agreements.</li> <li>Take responsibility for the management and optimisation of the Apprenticeship Levy account, managing funding of approximately £1 million per annum.</li> <li>Ensure apprenticeship systems and records are maintained accurately and remain compliant with funding requirements.</li> <li>Lead and develop a team of two Early Careers Advisors, providing coaching, guidance and performance management.</li> <li>Produce high-quality reports, analysis and commentary on apprenticeship performance, early careers activity and talent pipeline outcomes.</li> <li>Embed equality, diversity and inclusion considerations into all programme design, delivery and evaluation activities.</li> <li>Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to promote career pathways and maximise engagement.</li> <li> <p>If you are interested in the role, please email your CV to verity@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number. </p> <p>Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.</p> <p>All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared</p> </li> </ul> </li> </ul>