Early careers programmes manager

We are recruiting for a Early Careers Programmes Manager for a leading Defence Space based in Stevenage, this is a hybrid role with 2-3 days a week onsite. Ideally you will have valid SC Clearance, if you do not you must be eligible to obtain it. Responsibilities Responsible for the operational delivery of the Apprentice, Graduate and Intern programmes, their associated business requirements, and their inherent educational standards. To develop the early careers talent pipeline including Apprenticeships, Graduates and Internships, working closely with the businesses to provide a strategic, integrated approach. Deliver and improve on existing frameworks for Apprentices, Graduates and Interns ensuring implementation across the division. To regularly meet with senior managers and key personnel (via Early Career Steering Committee) across the business to review their talent requirements and ensure continuous development of our programmes. Manage Early Career operational support within the business to ensure consistency of delivery. Actively involved in the industrial/customer boards for learning providers.Skill Set Design, management and continuous improvement of talent / early careers programmes. Internal and external stakeholder management to senior levels. Proven communication at senior levels - verbal, written and presentations. Relationship building and working in partnership with key universities and colleges to develop candidate pipeline. Knowledge of UK recruitment and the UK Education System is essential. The ability to manage budgets effectively. People/performance management. Computer literate - excel, power point, work and applicant tracking systems. Oral and written communication. Leadership and motivation. Commercial awareness. Practical, analytical and problem solving.This is an umbrella contract, the role is Inside IR35