Emerging Talent Advisor

Emerging Talent Advisor

Location: Glasgow, Edinburgh, Aberdeen, Horley, Portsmouth, Horsham, Epsom, London, Ashford, Aldershot

Salary: £35.9 - £44.4k per annum (Dependent on skills & experience)

Perks & Benefits: Competitive pension scheme – Enhanced maternity/paternity pay – Life assurance – HolidayPlus – Cycle2work Scheme & more

Reference: REQ5844

We are looking for an Emerging Talent Advisor to join us in our Emerging Talent Team. You will identify, develop and deliver early careers focused programmes of learning across SGN UK locations. You will play an integral part in the development of SGN’s future talent community. We are looking for someone who is self-motivated and enjoys working with others in a positive and team-oriented setting.

I help to keep people safe and warm by…

· Supporting and coordinating the implementation of the emerging talent strategy across SGN UK locations, providing both practical and strategic advice, guidance, and support to internal stakeholders to ensure talent programmes are effectively delivered

· Continually reviewing the talent development cycle, experience, and processes – being responsible for the effective implementation of quality, strategic, and programme delivery improvement plans

· Being responsible for learning and skills delivery of emerging talent activities across all SGN locations, using our internal Learning Management System (Cornerstone), internal and external training partners

· Positively managing relationships with our internal and external training suppliers, colleges, universities, professional bodies, and internal SMEs/stakeholders

· Managing individual and programme learning & skills progression throughout the programme duration, offering advice and pastoral support to our emerging talent community

· Working with the wider People Directorate to support early talent recruitment campaigns, including school events, careers fairs, and assessment days.

· Managing the design, coordination, and delivery of emerging talent induction programmes

What you’ll need

· Previous experience of apprenticeship and/or graduate programme management within a highly compliant industry

· Able to effectively communicate and liaise with stakeholders at varying levels, work to tight deadlines, prioritise varying workloads and project manage several projects simultaneously

· Ability to identify issues proactively and ensure the situation is resolved as a priority

· Experience of funded learning programmes – i.e. DoE/SDS funding regulations and apprenticeship frameworks/standards

· Proficient with all Microsoft office packages

Travel between regions & academic providers will be necessary, therefore a full, clean driving license and use of personal vehicle is required

Not sure you meet every requirement?

Research shows some people – particularly women and those from underrepresented backgrounds – may hesitate to apply unless they meet every criteria. At SGN, we value diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

If this role interests you but you’re not sure you tick every box, we’d still love to hear from you. You might be just who we’re looking for – now or in the future.

Why SGN?

SGN leads pioneering research and development for a energy system. Our innovative technologies are transforming the gas industry while keeping people safe and warm. We are an award-winning employer, including CCA Gold Awards for Great Places to Work and Inclusivity and Accessibility, and a proud Gold member of the Armed Forces Covenant.

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