Talent Development Manager (Apprentices & Returners)

The Talent Development Manager (Apprentices & Returners) will contribute towards the team strategic priorities by managing the end-to-end process of our apprenticeship and alternative pipelines talent, working in partnership with the recruitment teams to screen, and assess candidates plus manage and design their onboarding and on-going development.

Specific Responsibilities

Programme Management:

• Develop a strategy and manage the end-to-end cycle for apprenticeships and returner programmes.  
• Review and refresh induction and on-boarding processes as required.
• Work with key stakeholders in the business to plan and run training for individuals on the programmes and their managers.
• Oversee the collation of feedback for apprentices and returners on at least a quarterly basis with the support of the team administrator, taking appropriate action as required.
• Act as the point of contact for successful candidates during on-boarding and tenure on programmes.
• Provide pastoral care and development support to all individuals on the various programmes and act as liaison between them and the business stakeholders.
• Identify and recommend ways to better utilize the apprenticeship levy eg. Build out the training offered via the apprenticeship levy.
• Collaborate on the design, and implementation of a global work experience programme with colleagues and regional contacts.
• Design and implement new programmes as the need arises.  
• Propose and manage the budget for programmes.

Diversity Outreach:

• Identify and utilise avenues to attract diversity within candidate pools.
• Establish and maintain relationships with diversity partners.
• Work with internal social mobility workstream to drive forward initiatives.
• Work collaboratively with the Global People Team colleagues, DE&I steering group and other working groups on a forward-looking DE&I agenda.

Other:

• Ad hoc projects as and where required

Technical Competencies

• At least 3+ years relevant experience within HR or a training provider managing or supporting early careers and or career switchers/returners
• Experience of managing a budget and knowledge of the apprenticeship levy
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Strong stakeholder management - uses initiative and is pro-active and can evidence that they can respond quickly to changing business needs
• Able to build strong relationships across the Business at all levels and also with external organisations
• Excellent attention to detail
• Able to demonstrate strong project management skills
• Experience working in a complex and fast-paced environment would be beneficial
• Some knowledge or interest in Learning & Development would be beneficial

Our Culture, Values and Benefits at Man

Man Group is proud to provide the best working environment possible for all of its employees, and we are committed to equal opportunities. At Man Group we believe that a diverse workforce is a critical factor in the success of our business and this is embedded in our culture and values. There are a number of external and internal initiatives, partnerships and programmes that help us to attract and develop talent from diverse backgrounds and that encourage inclusion and diversity across our firm and the industry. Man Group is a Signatory of the Women in Finance Charter and the Race at Work Charter.  Man Group is also a Disability Confident Committed employer; if you require help or information on reasonable adjustments as you apply for roles with us, please contact Write an email.  https://www.man.com/diversity

Man Group supports many charities, and global initiatives. We support professional training and development, and requests for flexible or part-time working. Employees are also offered two 'Mankind' days of paid leave per year as part of the Man Charitable Trust's community volunteering programme.

We offer comprehensive, firm-wide employee benefits including competitive holiday entitlements, pension/401k, life and long-term disability coverage, group sick pay, enhanced parental leave and long-service leave.  Additional benefits are tailored to local markets and may include private medical coverage, discounted gym membership and wellbeing programmes.

Man Group is a Disability Confident Committed employer; if you require help or information on reasonable adjustments as you apply for roles with us, please contact Write an email.