About the role

  • Early Careers Manager at N Family Club leading high-quality Early Careers programmes and managing apprenticeships. Focus on compliance, stakeholder management, and programme quality.

Responsibilities

  • Execute the Early Careers strategy, leading delivery of high-quality Early Careers programmes across N
  • Manage the full apprenticeship lifecycle, ensuring effective onboarding, progression and completion
  • Design and deliver learning solutions across a range of formats (in-person, virtual, blended and digital) to support apprentice development
  • Support the development and expansion of N’s Early Careers provision in line with the Talent Development strategy
  • Oversee the Digital Apprenticeship Service (DAS) account, ensuring accurate administration and funding management
  • Manage and optimise levy utilisation in line with N’s Early Careers strategy
  • Ensure compliance with funding rules across all apprenticeship activity, implementing legislative changes as required
  • Monitor Early Careers performance, using data and reporting to drive continuous improvement of N’s Early Careers provision
  • Build and maintain strong working relationships with leaders, partners and providers to deliver a high-quality Early Careers experience
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of apprenticeship funding rules and policy changes to ensure compliance and successful programme delivery

Requirements

  • Experience working in a fast-paced, growing company, ideally multi-site
  • Proven experience managing Early Careers and apprenticeship programmes
  • In-depth knowledge of apprenticeship funding rules and compliance, with experience managing the Digital Apprenticeship Service (DAS)
  • Proven ability to lead and develop others, creating engaged and high-performing teams
  • Highly skilled in managing relationships with internal stakeholders and external providers
  • Strong facilitation skills with experience in blended learning design
  • Confidence using digital tools and learning systems (experience with Attensi is a plus)
  • Experience supporting early career learners or young people is desirable
  • Early Years sector experience is a bonus, but not required

Benefits

  • Competitive salary – £40,000 - £45,000, based on experience and dedication
  • Flexible hybrid working model for work-life balance
  • Up to 35 days holiday – including a personal ‘Me’ day and Christmas closure
  • £100 annual learning fund, plus access to in-house development opportunities
  • Enhanced family leave for parents, carers, and more
  • 40% childcare discount, plus 6 emergency days annually
  • 5-year loyalty bonus – around-the-world trip + 2 bonus weeks off
  • 10-year loyalty bonus – ‘Out of this world’ experience + 2 extra weeks off
  • Referral bonus – earn up to £1,000 per successful hire
  • Amazing discounts – save on groceries, shopping, fitness and more
  • Travel support – season ticket loans and cycle-to-work scheme
  • Socials & wellbeing – annual parties, team events, gym discounts, and online fitness

Job title

Early Careers Manager

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

£40,000 - £45,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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