Job Description

We\'re the UK\'s largest ports operator with a network of 21 ports around Britain. We handle around one quarter of the UK\'s seaborne trade and contribute \xc2\xa37.5 billion to our economy every year.

It\'s a story we\'re proud of but it doesn\'t end there. We\'re transforming our business and embracing the future.

We offer a vast range of roles spanning the UK, all rooted in a culture that welcomes diversity, fosters talent, encourages internal movement and progression, and places safety as our number one priority.

The Role: Early Careers Lead

Purpose:

The role is responsible for leading on the development, co-ordination and continual improvement of early careers programmes including apprenticeships, graduates, school engagement, and other career initiatives to support ABPs future workforce plans.

Act as a subject matter expect in relation to early careers programmes, promoting alternative development models to the business.

Ensure programmes meet relevant external body requirements as appropriate, liaising continually with the Heads of HR and senior managers to review opportunities for early careers programmes.

Accountabilities:

• This is a national role, located in the Humber and with responsibility of the design, delivery, monitoring of programmes across ABP.
• Responsible for the management of the Apprenticeship Levy (DAS account) on behalf of ABP.
• Provides advice and guidance on to managers across the business.
• Responsible for the quality and continuous improvement of programme content and delivery for apprenticeships and graduate programmes.
• Responsible for provider relationships which may be required to support the programmes across ABP.
• Responsible for the wellbeing and safeguarding for all those on Early Careers programmes.
• The role will also have responsibility for building a relationship with the iFaTe to stay abreast of apprenticeship changes in England, Wales, and Scotland.
• Role will require travel across all ABP locations.

About you:

You will be proactive and self-motivated with a flexible and enthusiastic \xe2\x80\x9ccan do\xe2\x80\x9d attitude. Not one who is afraid to challenge the status quo, you will have excellent organisation and prioritisation skills and the ability to work effectively under pressure to achieve objectives.

Skills, Experience & Qualifications

Essential

• At least a CIPD level 5 in learning and development
• Practical experience in managing levy funds and DAS account in an Employer environment.
• Experience in managing supplier relationships for training provision
• Experience of designing and implementing development programmes
• Understand the legislation and regulation in working with government, industry, and educational bodies.

Ideal

Skilled facilitator with experience of teaching others in an interactive/classroom environment

Additional Information:

We are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their background, which helps us to provide a diverse and inclusive working environment.

Associated British Ports