Early Career Programme Manager

Early Careers Programme Manager
£500.00 per day Umbrella
Farnborough (Hybrid)
3 Month Contract

Our client within the defence sector is currently searching for an Early Careers Programme manager to join their team in Farnborough!

• Develop the Early Careers programme roadmap through FY28.
• Create and maintain workforce demand and talent pipeline plans.
• Lead Apprenticeship Levy management and optimisation.
• Deliver Early Careers commitments within the Social Value and STEM agenda.
• Design and implement T-Level to apprenticeship pathways.
• Review and manage external training provider performance.
• Establish programme governance, reporting and policy frameworks.
• Engage senior stakeholders to drive successful programme outcomes.
• Monitor programme performance, risks and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Proven experience delivering Early Careers, Apprenticeship or Talent programmes.
• Experience managing complex projects or programmes with multiple stakeholders.
• Strong knowledge of Apprenticeship Levy funding and Early Careers pathways.
• Experience developing governance, processes and programme reporting.
• Ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders.
• Experience working with training providers, schools, colleges or universities.
• Strong planning, organisational and problem-solving skills.