Lead Early Careers Training Manager

We have an exciting opportunity for a Lead Early Careers Training Manager to join our team.

Managing a team of Early Careers Training Managers you will be responsible for overseeing the management and delivery of the Leonardo Helicopters UK (LHUK) trainee programmes.

You'll work closely with colleagues within Leonardo Helicopters UK and across the wider Leonardo UK to ensure that our Early Careers Schemes meet the needs of the business and are best practice.

This role is a level 7 on our internal Salary and Career Progression Framework (SC&PF).

What you'll do as a Lead Early Careers Training Manager:

• Manage the Early Careers Training team to ensure that the operational delivery of the apprentice, graduate and industrial placement schemes happens in line with internal and external criteria and constraints, ensuring that the team foster and expect common standards of behaviour and performance across all trainees


• Ensure the ongoing performance management and development of the Early Careers Training team, driving tangible results and continuous improvements


• Work with external delivery bodies such as Yeovil College to ensure that the quality of learning & teaching and the learner experience meets the company's expectations and manage the relationship accordingly


• Work with apprenticeship providers such as Yeovil College to agree and have approved an annual sub-contract agreement that drives the appropriate levels of improvement whilst managing and controlling costs


• Attend external seminars/events/working groups to ensure that knowledge of early careers delivery and best practice is maintained and is up to date


• Represent LHUK and Leonardo UK Ltd on external committees and groups to ensure that the needs of the company are reflected in national apprentice programmes and apprenticeship development


• Attend the Leonardo UK Apprentice Strategy Group meetings and from those ensure that LHUK complies with the best practice processes and activities governing apprentice programmes, ensuring that the division is continuously improving its policies and processes


• Seek to continuously improve the provision and delivery of early careers schemes within LHUK


• Foster and maintain partnerships with employees, managers / senior managers, suppliers, customers and professional bodies


• Work with the HR Business Partner team to understand the business requirements for the early careers trainee intake each year, identifying additional apprenticeship standards or placement schemes that could be introduced in order to meet the needs of the business


• Work with internal and external stakeholders to implement the introduction of new schemes where applicable, ensuring that robust project plans are put in place to execute their delivery


• Planning and organising standard training courses and activities for the trainees, including induction and trainee communication meetings


• Work closely with the Learning & Development Advisor to develop and deliver appropriate training to placement supervisors within the business to ensure that they are supporting all trainees consistently and fairly


• Act as an escalation point for all LHUK trainees to ensure that their behaviours, attitudes and performance conform to the expectations of the business. This includes but is not limited to time & attendance, disciplinary procedures and regular scheme/performance reviews


• Liaise with the HR Business Partner team to ensure that suitable job roles have been identified for the trainees upon leaving the scheme


• Manage the STEM and early careers training budget effectively and inside agreed parameters


• Work closely with the UK STEM Lead and Helicopters STEM Co-Ordinator to ensure that the Helicopters STEM offering is best practice, meets the needs of the local community and is well placed to support a pipeline of talent into the organisation


• Build strong working relationships with colleagues across the UK so that best practice solutions can be adopted, and that training schemes can be aligned where practicable


• Where appropriate, update and advise the business on developments in UK education provision, particularly those which have an impact on current or future programmes


• Project manage and deliver additional activities as appropriate for the business, this includes but is not limited to: Skills Bootcamps, T-Levels, Supported Internships


• Oversee the delivery of ad-hoc trainee projects as requested by the business


• Act as the Designated Safeguarding Officer for LHUK, and ensure that Safeguarding training is delivered to the business as required
  
  Strong, demonstrable team management and leadership skills


• Detailed knowledge of national apprenticeship standards, funding regimes and training techniques


• Strong interpersonal and skills, with the ability to interact and communicate confidently and professionally at all levels


• Ability to translate business needs into actionable strategies and initiatives


• Project Management experience and knowledge of Continuous Improvement techniques


• Understanding of generational differences and impact that these have in the workplace


• Understand the needs and requirements of young learners


• Strong presentation skills and/or teaching experience


• Coaching skills


• Competency based interview techniques


• Educated to HNC or equivalent


• Knowledge of NVQs and assessment


It would be nice if you had:

• Completed a recognised engineering apprenticeship


• Engineering/aircraft experience


• Computer literate (competent with company standard software, including SAP), You must be eligible for full security clearance. For more information and guidance please visit : https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels
  
  Leonardo is a global high-tech company and one of the key players in Aerospace, Defence and Security. Headquartered in Italy, Leonardo has over 45,000 employees, of which 7,000 are based in the UK.


At Leonardo UK, we believe that a diverse and inclusive work environment unlocks our people's full potential and drives innovation and creativity. We work hard to offer a welcoming, accessible and inclusive place to work for all of our people, creating a culture where everyone can thrive, feel safe and have a sense of belonging and connection.

This is a great opportunity to bring your talents and form an integral part of Leonardo's future. We can help you develop your skills and offer great opportunities to develop and grow, so why not join us.

With a company funded benefits package, a commitment to learning and development, and a flexible approach to working hours focused on the needs of both our employees and customers, a career with Leonardo has never offered as many opportunities or been more accessible to as many people.

• Flexible Working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us


• Company funded flexible benefits: We offer award-winning flexible benefits plan, having won the Best Flexible Working Policy Award, Best Flexible Benefits Strategy and Best Flexible Benefits Plan in 2023. These include; access to private healthcare, dental schemes, Workplace ISA, Go Green Car Scheme, technology and lifestyle options (£500 annual allowance)


• Holidays: 25 days plus bank holidays, option to buy/sell leave and to accrue up to 12 additional flexi leave days per year


• Pension: Award winning pension scheme (up to 15% employer contribution)


• Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme, access to Mental Health support, Financial wellbeing support, network groups (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Reservists, Carers)


• Lifestyle: Discounted Gym membership, Cycle to work scheme


• Training: Free access to more than 4000 online courses via Coursera


• Referral Incentive: You can earn a reward for successfully referring a friend or family member