We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Southwark to assist with the appointment of an Apprenticeship & Early Careers Partner, on a 2-month contract, highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay: £22.67 - £29.50 per Hour

Summary:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dedicated and passionate Apprenticeships and Early Careers Partner to design and deliver innovative early careers and apprenticeship programmes. You will play a key role in attracting new talent, addressing workforce skills gaps, and building a resilient, diverse future workforce.

The postholder will provide expert guidance on early careers pathways, collaborate with HR colleagues to strengthen the councils employer brand, and ensure a high-quality learner experience, enabling participants to reach their full potential.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the planning, procurement, and delivery of apprenticeship, internship, and early careers programmes.
• Develop annual recruitment plans for apprentices, graduates, and interns aligned with organisational needs.
• Represent the council at career fairs, school, college, and university events.
• Ensure fair, transparent recruitment and selection processes for early careers talent.
• Oversee the onboarding, induction, and ongoing support for all participants.
• Monitor participant diversity and support action plans to promote inclusivity.

Qualifications:

• Degree or equivalent professional qualification or experience.
• Evidence of continuous professional and personal development.

Experience Required:

• Relevant experience in HR, Organisational Development, apprenticeships, or education.
• Experience supporting the design and delivery of early careers or apprenticeship programmes.
• Experience providing pastoral, learning, or peer-to-peer support.
• Proven track record in contract management and supplier performance oversight.

Please note:

• You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
• You should have right to work in U.K

Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Incase the role requires an enhanced DBS, your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.

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