Job Description
Early Careers Delivery Manager
Early Careers Delivery Manager
?? Warrington or Bolton (Hybrid 3 days per week onsite, some travel across the North West required ad hoc)?? Full-time Permanent?? Band 4a | People Team |Salary Competitive
?? Warrington or Bolton (Hybrid 3 days per week onsite, some travel across the North West required ad hoc)?? Full-time Permanent?? Band 4a | People Team |Salary Competitive
Shape the future of talent at United Utilities
At United Utilities, we’re committed to creating a greener, healthier and more prosperous North West. A huge part of that mission is investing in the next generation of talent and that’s where you come in.
We’re looking for an Early Careers Delivery Manager to Manage the end-to-end delivery of our early careers and education programmes. From apprenticeships to further education pathways, you’ll ensure our schemes are high-quality, compliant, future-focused and aligned to the skills our business needs to thrive.
This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact supporting people at the very start of their careers while shaping the capability of a FTSE 100 organisation.
What you’ll be doing
Delivering our early careers strategy
* Own the end-to-end delivery of all early careers and education schemes across UU
* Engage and manage framework suppliers to ensure a diverse, high-quality portfolio of programmes
* Oversee funding processes, including the Skills & Growth levy and compliance with the Department for Education requirements
Drive performance and continuous improvement
* Track and monitor levy spend against funding profiles
* Ensure compliance with external regulators and OFSTED Inspection requirements
* Manage early careers steering groups to enhance delivery and meet business needs
Shape the future skills of our organisation
* Understand emerging skills gaps and future capability needs
* Develop appropriate learning pathways and programme enhancements
* Manage centrally funded early careers colleagues and support their development
Build strong relationships and safeguard our people
* Act as a designated safeguarding officer
* Manage supplier relationships across commercial and government contracts
* Work collaboratively across the Education team to deliver a high-quality service to stakeholders
What you’ll bring
* APM Level 4 qualification
* Strong experience managing high-value, end-to-end business projects
* Understand OFSTED requirements, apprenticeship standards and education funding
* Ability to analyse data, interpret financial information and manage budgets
* Excellent Excel skills and confident presenting with PowerPoint
* Knowledge of the regulated water industry (desirable)
* Experience managing people and building high-performing teams
* A passion for developing talent and delivering exceptional learner experiences
Why join United Utilities?
You’ll be part of a purpose-driven organisation committed to supporting people, communities and the environment. You’ll also enjoy a fantastic benefits package, including:
* 26 days’ holiday rising to 30 with service, plus bank holidays
* Up to 10.5% bonus
* Up to 14% employer pension contribution (21% combined)
* Company-funded healthcare plan & private medical
* Gym discounts, EV car scheme, ShareBuy and flexible benefits
* Enhanced parental leave
* Mental health first aiders and employee assistance support
We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. If you need adjustments during the recruitment process, we’ll support you.