1. Talent & Diversity Team
2. Manchester Airport
3. Fixed Term Contract leading to a permanent role, subject to meeting academic and professional standards
4. Competitive salary with annual increases throughout the apprenticeship
At MAG we provide the airport facilities and travel services that people need to connect with the world. As the largest UK owned airport operator, we serve over 60 million passengers a year from Manchester, London Stansted, and East Midlands Airports. With over 270 destinations across the globe, our businesses not only bring people together but also support the prosperity of the regions in which we operate.
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 creating environments in which our people can thrive. Youll also have access to some great benefits including:
5. 6% company contribution pension
6. 24 days holiday plus bank holidays
7. Free parking
8. Subsidised public transport
9. Huge range of company discounts
The Role
This position is a 18-month apprenticeship leading to a HR Support Level 3 qualification. On-the-job practical training will be provided alongside a comprehensive training plan that, upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, could lead to a permanent role within the People function.
The Talent Apprentice takes a key role in helping our Talent and Diversity team run smoothly, getting involved in everything from welcoming new starters to supporting their growth and development. Youll gain real, handson experience by organising activities, supporting projects, and using digital tools all while building valuable skills and helping to create a great experience for candidates and colleagues.
During the programme, you will:
10. Co-ordinate and schedule training programmes, ensuring appropriate resources are available to aid smooth delivery
11. Facilitation responsibilities such as room bookings, training materials, and delivery support.
12. Plan onboarding schedules in partnership with Talent Acquisition and Development teams.
13. Work closely with stakeholders to support delivery of their talent plans and updating them on progress and priorities.
14. Respond to Talent & Diversity Team Enquiries via Microsoft Teams and email.
15. Support the upkeep of the Learning Management System, including content allocation, updating learning profiles and admin tasks.
16. Monitor mandatory elearning completion rates and support accurate reporting of these.
17. Produce reports and track key learning and recruitment metrics.
18. Collect and analyse feedback from training and recruitment activities through surveys.
19. Suggest and support process improvements to enhance efficiency.
20. Provide administrative support, including invoice processing and project coordination.
21. Support events with on-the-ground assistance when needed.
22. Actively participate in learning opportunities to build knowledge of talent systems and processes.
23. Take part in team meetings, projects, and initiatives across the talent lifecycle.
24. Carry out additional duties that contribute to the wider Talent & Diversity team.
What Will Make You Successful in This Role?
Successful candidates will possess:
25. Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to juggle multiple tasks, deadlines, and stakeholders.
26. Strong attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in all tasks.
27. Aptitude for learning new systems and processes
28. Confident, clear communication, enabling collaboration with teams and stakeholders at all levels.
29. Ability to adapt quickly and resolve challenges effectively.
30. Strong timemanagement skills, prioritising work to meet competing deadlines.
31. A collaborative approach, building positive relationships across departments.
32. Resilience and adaptability, staying calm and effective when priorities shift.
33. A proactive attitude, anticipating needs, spotting improvements, and taking initiative.
Minimum Requirements:
34. 5 GCSEs grades A*-C/9-4 (ideally including English & Maths)
35. Live in England and have the right to work in the UK (Government funding requirement)
36. Able to travel to Manchester Airport with occasional visits to East Midlands and London Stansted airports as required