Early Careers Advisor

Early Careers Advisor

Based in St Albans/Hybrid WFH 50% with some travel to other sites, off site apprenticeship meetings, schools, colleges, universities, careers fairs and training providers. This may involve occasional overnight stays. Willingness and ability to travel is a key requirement.

Permanent

As our next Early Careers Advisor, you will be responsible for supporting the L&D Business Partner with the management of our Early Careers programmes. Working with external training providers and other partnerships to achieve our ESG ambitions to provide a consistent early careers pipeline of talent into Premier Foods, with particular focus on supporting those from disadvantaged groups and those with STEM backgrounds. 

Your remit will include the day-to-day administration of the company’s apprenticeships including recording our Levy payments; ensuring that all relevant apprentice documentation is in place and managing progress reports from training providers. You will assist with the organisation of careers events at schools, colleges and universities, attending these events where possible. There'll be some PR and internal promotion of Schemes as well as the recruitment of apprentices and liaison with training providers and recruitment managers with vacancy adverts, shortlisting and the interview and assessment process. You'll also co-ordinate our graduate development programme which includes planning their annual induction, helping them to have the best possible start to their career with us.

The Key Requirements...

• Some experience of early careers and a passion for early talent development
• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to build relationships with apprentices, graduates and stakeholders
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft applications such as Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint to produce presentations, spreadsheets and information sheets

As an Early Careers Advisor, you thrive on the opportunity to shape the future workforce and would relish the chance to make a significant impact in this area.The purpose of this role is instrumental in driving early talent development within Premier Foods and establishing a strong early careers pipeline.

The Benefits and Perks...

• Hybrid working
• Bonus
• Company Pension
• The Hamper - our employee discount platform
• Modern office in an historic town with shops, restaurants and parks nearby

The Next Step...

Please apply with an up to date CV tailored to this opportunity. We look forward to hearing from you.

A great British food company 

Premier Foods is one of Britain’s biggest listed food companies, employing over 4,000 colleagues at 13 manufacturing sites and offices up and down the country.

Many of our brands have been part of UK life for more than a century and you’ll find them in 90% of British households.

At Premier foods we believe in inclusion, authenticity and individuality. We aim to ensure all existing and future colleagues are given equitable opportunities and are respected, valued and encouraged to bring their true authentic selves to work no matter who they are, what they look like, who they love or what they believe in. Our culture is one where everyone is welcome.