* Program Oversight: Lead the end-to-end apprenticeship lifecycle for Engineering and Support functions at AHUK (Finance, HR, Procurement, etc.).* Leadership Development (Strategic Growth): Support the Head of Training and HR with the delivery of the Airbus Leadership Development Programme, moving toward full ownership. This includes identifying high-potential talent and designing modules for management excellence.* Stakeholder Liaison: Act as the primary point of contact for external training providers, colleges, the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) and Abingdon and Witney College and Engineering Bicester* Mentorship & Performance: Monitor apprentice progress, conducting regular reviews and ensuring they meet both academic and operational milestones.* Compliance: Ensure all apprenticeship and leadership programs meet UK government standards and internal Airbus global benchmarks.* School Outreach: Design and lead the AHUK School Outreach Programme to inspire interest in aerospace and STEM careers.* Work Experience: Standardise and manage the intake process for work experience students, ensuring a meaningful, safe, and compliant learning environment.* Careers Engagement: Represent AHUK at national and local career events, building a strong employer brand within the Oxfordshire innovation hub.* Leadership Development: Oversee the tiered Leadership and Management Programme, ensuring content aligns with Airbus global standards while meeting local UK operational needs.* Talent Pipeline: Identify high-potential early careers talent and map their progression into the Leadership Academy pathways whilst ensuring the pipeline of engineering apprentices are communicated to the senior leadership team 12 months prior to completion.* The Coach Mindset: Ability to inspire both an apprentice and a senior manager.* Strategic Vision: Capacity to see the "big picture" of the AHUK workforce and identify where the next skills gaps will emerge.* High Emotional Intelligence: Critical for navigating the leadership development and professional coaching aspects of the role.* Project management: Ability to manage multiple programmes and projects at one time.* Curriculum Development: Have previous experience in updating and maintaining training materials to reflect the latest Airbus Helicopter technologies* Training Experience: Proven track record in early careers, outreach and apprenticeship management across multiple locations* Management Background: Experience managing people or programs, specifically within an apprenticeship or corporate L&D (Learning & Development) framework.* Due to the nature of this position you will require a DBS check and be eligible for Security clearance (SC).* Applicants must meet any/all requirements of Export Compliance Regulations.* All candidates must possess the current, legal right to work in the United Kingdom. Airbus will not be able to offer sponsorship for any employment Visas. #J-18808-Ljbffr