Location:
The following information aims to provide potential candidates with a better understanding of the requirements for this role.
Remote – With some travel to schools the North West, Yorkshire
& Humber and North East
regions
Those
Huge Small Victories
Here at the
Witherslack Group, we strive to change young, vulnerable lives
every day – and as a WG Futures Talent Manager, you’ll have the
chance to help us do that. In this role, you’ll support young
people, both current students and alumni, as they take their first
steps towards employment, apprenticeships, and long-term careers.
By building strong relationships with students, families, schools,
employers, and education partners, you’ll play a key role in
helping young people achieve their ambitions and create meaningful
futures.
Get out what
you put in
As a WG Futures Talent
Manager, you’ll work across a cohort of secondary schools,
delivering employability and preparation for work programmes that
genuinely change lives. You’ll coach and guide young people through
every stage of their employability journey - from CV writing and
interview preparation to job searching and securing employment
opportunities.
You’ll lead
engaging workshops both virtually and in person, manage
relationships with employers and training providers and support the
development of pathways into employment, apprenticeships, and
further education. You’ll also work closely with parents and carers
to ensure students receive personalised and ongoing support
throughout their journey.
A
key part of the role will involve integrating technology into the
Futures programme. You’ll help develop and improve digital tools,
talent portals, virtual workshops, CRM systems, and online
resources to enhance engagement and improve outcomes for students
and alumni. You’ll also monitor performance, track progress against
KPIs, and contribute to the continuous improvement of the programme
through innovative digital
solutions.
This is a highly
rewarding opportunity to join a passionate central Futures team and
make a lasting impact on the lives of young people as they
transition from education into employment and
adulthood.
Bring your
whole self to work
Here at Witherslack
Group, we celebrate everyone’s differences as that’s what makes us
the best at what we do. Our young people come from all walks of
life, diverse backgrounds, and with different needs - and our
workforce reflects that diversity, so that our teams can engage,
encourage, and inspire our young people to be
themselves.
We’ll give you the
chance to build an exciting career in a fast growing organisation,
where you’re free to achieve your potential. Here’s what we need
from
you:
Essential:
* Experience
in recruitment, talent management, employer engagement, or careers
support
* Experience working with young people
and building strong relationships with
stakeholders
* Good working knowledge of
Microsoft Office applications and confident IT
skills
* Experience using recruitment systems and
CRM platforms
* Knowledge of UK apprenticeships
and employment pathways
* Excellent communication
and interpersonal skills
* Strong organisational
skills with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple
tasks
* Confident delivering workshops,
presentations, and small group
sessions
* Problem-solving mindset with strong
attention to detail
* Flexible, positive, and
resilient approach
* Ability to work
independently and as part of a wider
team
* Understanding of confidentiality and
handling sensitive information appropriately
* 5
GCSEs (or equivalent) including Maths and
English
* Full UK Driver’s
License
Desirable:
* Experience
working with large employers or within education, employability, or
youth support settings
* Coaching and mentoring
experience
* Stakeholder management
experience
* Specialist qualification in Careers
Advice
* Knowledge and understanding of
safeguarding
* Customer service focused
approach
* Evidence of continuing professional
development
What
we do for you
We know you’re going to
do great things. For your hard work and commitment, we reward you
with a competitive salary and benefits package. With us, you’ll
make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people – plus
you’ll get:
* Salary £30,000 -
£35,000
* Training and ongoing professional
development
* 35 days holiday (including bank
holidays)
* Flexible benefits package including
pension and life insurance
* Wellbeing support,
including employee assistance programs
* Medical
cover for appointments like opticians and dentist
visits
* Recommend-a-friend scheme with £1,000
bonus
Join
the UK’s best special education and care
provider
Our young people deserve the
best possible future and we feel the same about our teams. You
deserve to have the career you want, with a purpose-led employer,
in an environment that allows you to be
yourself.
The Witherslack
Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its
young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (we
will cover the cost). We are an equal opportunities employer
welcoming applications from all sections of the
community.
Please note that we
reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a
sufficient number of applications. Early application is therefore
encouraged.
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