Early Careers & Talent Partner

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Job Title: Early Careers & Talent Partner
Location: UK Hybrid (3 days/week in Bristol or other UK offices)
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time
Salary: c. £45,000

About the Role:
We are looking for a strategic and hands-on Early Careers & Talent Partner to build and deliver a sustainable early careers pipeline for a growing UK organisation. You’ll bridge workforce planning with practical delivery, ensuring the business has the skills and capabilities needed to scale over the next 5 years.

You’ll lead early careers programmes end-to-end – from designing outreach strategies and managing academic partnerships, to developing internal talent pathways including graduates, apprenticeships, and upskilling initiatives. You’ll also partner with senior HR colleagues to support wider HR activity and embed talent strategies across the business.

Key Responsibilities:

* Lead workforce planning, capability mapping, and succession planning

* Own and deliver early careers programmes (graduates, apprenticeships, T-Levels)

* Build and manage relationships with universities, colleges, and industry bodies

* Drive diversity and STEM outreach initiatives

* Support internal talent development, mentoring, and continuous learning

* Provide HR partnering support to the wider People team

About You:

* CIPD Level 5 (or equivalent)

* Experience in talent, workforce planning, or HR partnering

* Strong stakeholder management skills across internal and external networks

* Able to work strategically and operationally in a growing, fast-paced business

Benefits:

* Hybrid working (minimum 3 days in office)

* Competitive salary of c. £45,000

* Career development opportunities in a collaborative and inclusive environment

* Employee benefits including private medical and generous annual leave
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Location:
Bristol
Salary:
£43,000 - £45,000 /annum plus excellent benefits
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Personnel/Recruitment

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