Early Careers Partner

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What do we offer?                                                                                                         

• Competitive salary

• Company performance bonus scheme

• Pension scheme - up to 10 employer contribution

• Private medical insurance

• Comprehensive health cash plan

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays

• Flexible benefits programme (buy & sell holiday allowance, discounted gym memberships, Maternity/ adoption leave- up to 52 weeks, first 26 weeks at full pay, subsequent 26 at 50 (basic pay)

• Structured training & opportunities to progress

• Opportunity to join ERGs (employee resource groups), participate in community projects & much more!

What does the role look like?

At Actuation Systems we are on an exciting journey of transformation with the aim to continually grow and develop our early careers across the organisation.

As an Early Careers Partner you will play a pivotal role in supporting the Early Careers Team at Actuation Systems in developing a talent pipeline of early careers to ensure we are future ready. 

As the business evolves and transforms, in this role you will support the Early Careers Lead in ensuring we are attracting, developing and retaining the best future talent. You will support the operational delivery of our range of apprentice, graduate and industrial placement programmes from talent pipeline, acquisition, development - all the way through to final role transition. 

We are looking for a collaborative, skilled and dedicated professional who has a real passion for developing emerging talent.

Whilst predominantly being based in Wolverhampton, you will also have responsibility for delivering programmes at our site in Banbury as well. Due to the nature of the role, please note, the successful candidate will be based on site.

We are happy to consider applicants looking to job share and have a flexible outlook on working arrangements.

What will your day-to-day responsibilities look like?

• Help to innovate, enhance, and develop our apprentice, graduate and industrial placement programmes to be best in class. 

• Provide effective pastoral and welfare support to all assigned early careers. 

• Hold regular review and feedback sessions for assigned emerging talent. 

• Provide advice, guidance and support to managers and mentors across the business. 

• Support the recruitment, onboarding and induction of approximately 50+ new early careers per year. 

• Help facilitate and implement key development initiatives including a range of enrichment activity. 

• Co-ordinate Outreach / STEM activities across the region. 

• Be a key link between Collins Aerospace and a wide network of universities and colleges. 

• Oversee the Digital Apprenticeship Service (DAS) account and report on usage of the apprenticeship levy fund.

• Co-ordinate the work experience programme, provide an efficient, effective, and confidential administration support and maintain effective monitoring and tracking systems. Support the progression of work experience candidates to other provisions i.e. Apprenticeships. 

• Support with relationships with educational institutions, industry professionals, and employers to create opportunities for apprenticeships, professional development, and mentorship for our colleagues.  

• Arrangements to facilitate regular networking and development days for our apprentices and graduates. Attend and promote Collins at job and career fairs. Attend assemblies and events in schools to actively promote Apprenticeships. Promote the Collins brand

• Maintain databases for apprenticeships, graduates, Create monthly data reports on progress against metrics.

What will you bring to the role?

Essential skills:

• Expertise in apprenticeship standards, Digital Apprenticeship Service, and collaborating with training providers.

• Proven experience in Early Careers, Emerging Talent, or Learning & Development roles.

• Passionate about developing emerging talent with a strong desire to nurture potential.

Desirable skills:  

• Exceptional interpersonal skills, able to build and maintain strong relationships with diverse stakeholders.

• Creative, flexible, and innovative, with excellent verbal and written communication abilities.

• Skilled in relationship management, thriving in a highly collaborative team environment.

• Proficient in managing databases, reporting with Excel, pivot tables, and PowerPoint, and leveraging social media platforms to promote talent opportunities.

• CIPD Level 3

About us:

At Collins Aerospace, we’re working side by side with our customers & partners to dream, design & deliver solutions that redefine the future of our industry. We are part of Raytheon Technologies & provide technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defence industry to connect and protect people around the world. We are inventors, we are manufacturers, we work in space exploration, commercial air travel, defence & rescue applications.

Are you looking to join a dynamic global team that works across the entire Aerospace industry? If yes, get onboard the Collins Aerospace Team & play a part in expanding the opportunities to develop new products & challenge the state of art technology.

We believe Diversity drives innovation; equity eliminates obstacles, inclusion drives success. We believe a multitude of approaches and ideas enable us to deliver the best results for our workforce, workplace, and customers. We are committed to fostering a culture where everyone can belong & succeed, contributing to a better society.

We are committed to ensuring the recruitment process is barrier-free & inclusive as possible to everyone. We will make adjustments for people who have a disability or long term condition to remove barriers that may be experienced in the recruitment process.

Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day!

Please note that potential candidates will be subject to Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) and background checks and that project access restrictions may apply to some nationalities.

RTX is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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