Early Talent Manager

at  Manchester Airport

Date: 15 Jul 2024
Location: Manchester Airport, GB
Company: MAG
Summary
Why MAG?
Every year, Manchester Airport connects over 28 million passengers with more than 200 destinations across the globe. As the fourth largest airport in the UK, Manchester is also in the top 20 airports in Europe. Part of the largest UK owned airport operator group, MAG, Manchester Airport supports over 19,000 jobs onsite and generates around £7.75bn each year for the region.
Sustainability is one of our core values, and it shapes everything we do. We’re committed to protecting the environment and supporting our local communities. Our programmes include airport and airline decarbonisation, comprehensive education, skills and employment support and community engagement initiatives including volunteering opportunities.

At MAG, we recognise creating a first-class journey for our customers starts by creating a first-class career journey for our colleagues and we are committed to building inclusive environments in which our people can thrive. You’ll also have access to some great benefits including:

• Bonus scheme
• 11% company contribution pension
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Free parking
• Subsidised public transport
• Huge range of company discounts
• Free Virtual GP service, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
• Care Concierge service

Two volunteering days per year
The role
We are seeking an innovative and strategic Early Talent Manager to spearhead the design and execution of our Early Talent strategy. This pivotal role is instrumental in building a diverse pipeline of emerging talent equipped to drive MAG’s future success. You will harness the apprenticeship levy and cultivate talent through our Graduate, Apprenticeship, and Internship programs. Collaborating closely with Senior Leadership, People Partners and Learning & Development, you will champion an exceptional colleague experience and elevate visibility and engagement across MAG Group with Early Talent initiatives.
Strategic Collaboration: Partner with Senior Leadership teams, People Partners, the Talent Acquisition Director, and the Head of Learning & Development to identify Early Talent needs and co-create a dynamic strategy.
Program Development: Address business priorities and future skills gaps by designing robust Internships, Apprenticeships, and Graduate programs.
Employer Branding: Partner with the Talent Acquisition team to leverage our employer branding framework and EVP to craft compelling narratives that attract top early-career talent through diverse channels, including digital platforms, events, and community outreach.
Inclusive Hiring: Develop a resilient, inclusive hiring strategy with rigorous assessment and objective selection processes, meeting set representation targets on female, Black, Asian, or minority ethnic backgrounds.
What will make you successful in the role?
To thrive in this role, you should have significant experience in Early Talent management within a larger matrix-style environment, demonstrated by:
Program Leadership: Proven track record in creating and managing talent development programs.
Assessment Centre: Expertise in creating and facilitating assessment centres for Early Talent programs
Data-Driven Insights: Ability to report on key metrics regularly and derive actionable insights from data.
Market Knowledge: Deep understanding of the UK Early Talent market, including relevant trends and insights.
Apprenticeship and Graduate Programs: Familiarity with the UK Apprenticeship system and Graduate recruitment cycles.
Supplier Management: Experience in managing external apprenticeship and training providers.

Please refer the Job description for details