Early Careers & Apprenticeship Manager

We are looking for a passionate Early Careers & Apprenticeship Professional to lead the development, promotion and delivery of our Early Careers strategy across CEVA Logistics and CMA CGM UK. In this pivotal role, you will create and manage talent pathways that attract, develop and retain future talent, while helping to shape the next generation of leaders across the logistics sector.
Alongside managing external talent pipelines, you will play a critical role in driving the adoption and growth of internal apprenticeship programmes, supporting the upskilling and development of existing colleagues, addressing skills gaps and enabling career progression across the organisation.
WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO?
Lead and develop a comprehensive Early Careers and Apprenticeship offering across the organisation, ensuring programmes align with current and future workforce needsManage the Apprenticeship Levy and Digital Apprenticeship Service account, ensuring maximum return on investment and compliance with funding requirementsBuild and maintain strong relationships with training providers, educational institutions and external partners to create sustainable talent pipelinesMonitor programme performance, learner progress and stakeholder feedback to ensure an exceptional participant experience.Work closely with managers and stakeholders to embed apprenticeships into talent and succession planning activities, supporting both employee development and future workforce capability

Proven experience managing apprenticeships or early careers initiatives within a large or complex organisationStrong knowledge of apprenticeship funding, levy management and the Digital Apprenticeship Service (DAS)Experience working with training providers, educational institutions and external stakeholdersExcellent project management and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple programmes simultaneouslyOutstanding stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to build relationships at all levelsA passion for developing future talent and creating inclusive career opportunities

WHAT DO WE HAVE TO OFFER?
With a genuine culture of reward and recognition, we want our employees to grow, develop and be part of our journey. We offer a benefits package that includes competitive annual leave entitlement with a fantastic holiday buy scheme, pension and life assurance along with access to an employee benefits platform that offers discounts on gym memberships and money off vouchers for a diverse range of retail, travel and hospitality brands. There's no doubt that you will be compensated for your hard work and commitment so if you'd like to work for one of the top Logistics providers in the world then please do get in touch to find your next role.
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