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Early Careers Programme Manager

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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!
Responsibilities:
- 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.
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Experience Required:
- 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.


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