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Early Career Programme Manager

ExperisMytchett, Camberley🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 23 Jul 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

Shape the future of talent development in the defense sector by designing and implementing innovative early careers programs, offering you significant strategic impact and professional growth. If you possess a strong background in managing talent pipelines and enjoy collaborating with stakeholders, this hybrid role provides a fantastic opportunity to advance your career. Apply today to contribute to a vital industry and build valuable experience.

Quick Overview

Work Type
Hybrid
Schedule
Temporary/Casual
Level
Mid Senior

Job Description

Early Careers Programme Manager £500.00 per day Umbrella Farnborough (Hybrid) 3 Month Contract Our client within the defence sector is currently searching for an Early Careers Programme manager to join their team in Farnborough!

Responsibilities:

Develop the Early Careers programme roadmap through FY28.<br />Create and maintain workforce demand and talent pipeline plans.<br />Lead Apprenticeship Levy management and optimisation.<br />Deliver Early Careers commitments within the Social Value and STEM agenda.<br />Design and implement T-Level to apprenticeship pathways.<br />Review and manage external training provider performance.<br />Establish programme governance, reporting and policy frameworks.<br />Engage senior stakeholders to drive successful programme outcomes.<br />Monitor programme performance, risks and continuous improvement initiatives.Experience Required: Proven experience delivering Early Careers, Apprenticeship or Talent programmes.<br />Experience managing complex projects or programmes with multiple stakeholders.<br />Strong knowledge of Apprenticeship Levy funding and Early Careers pathways.<br />Experience developing governance, processes and programme reporting.<br />Ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders.<br />Experience working with training providers, schools, colleges or universities.<br />Strong planning, organisational and problem-solving skills. If you are interested, please do not hesitate to apply! Please note that in the event of high volumes of applications, we will only be able to reach out to successful applications in the first instance If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website

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