Early Talent Development Lead
This opening expired 8 months ago.
FCDO Services
Location(s):
Milton Keynes
Salary:
£40,755 to £47,863
Job grade:
Senior Executive Officer
Business area:
Human Resources (HR)
Contract type:
Permanent
Working pattern:
Full-time
About the job
Job summary
You’re brilliant at cultivating strategic networks in a large organisation. You’re superb at coming up with innovative solutions that meet the dynamic needs of a business like ours. The skills and knowledge you possess are profound and wide-ranging. But now you want to develop your career into something that has more significance and importance. You want to do your job, but bigger. Look no further, because we’ve got the perfect opportunity for you.As a trusted government partner, we work on a huge range of projects, and help protect the UK’s interests around the world. We design and construct secure government buildings. We help earthquake-proof embassies. We keep complex projects on track, and on budget. And a whole lot more besides. Now, we’re looking for an Early Talent Development Lead to formulate and implement graduate programmes, fast-track schemes and other initiatives.
Job description
Devise a range of innovative development programmesWhen you join us in this newly established role, you’ll work with your colleagues in the Talent and Development team to design, craft and supervise a range of innovative non-apprenticeship programmes that meet the demands of our organisation, whilst still being involved in our long-established apprenticeships. As an experienced Subject Matter Expert, you’ll work proactively with the wider business to understand their needs, devise the best solutions and act as an inspirational and positive influencer.
Exchange ideas and research the latest trends
A key part of your role will involve exchanging ideas and insights with similar government agencies as you shape our early years offering. Always ready to articulate compelling arguments and draft governance proposals for budgetary consideration, you’ll be committed to researching the latest trends and developments, and using this knowledge to generate and evaluate new project proposals. Of course, you’ll be dedicated to identifying and forging links with new partners and cultivating existing relationships with our suppliers and accrediting bodies.
Apply your skills to a role that supports our global mission
With extensive experience in a similar role with an organisation of comparable size and complexity to ours, you’ll also have a role to play in our apprenticeships and so will have a nuanced understanding of the intricacies surrounding the Government Apprenticeship Levy. We’ll look for hands-on experience of drafting formal board papers, and in addition to possessing a compelling and engaging communication style that allows you to build relationships at a senior level, you’ll be a brilliant collaborator. You should also be capable of using data and evidence to make decisions, and have experience of managing budgets and producing accurate management information.
Grow your career in the biggest way possible
When you join us, you’ll be contributing to protecting the nation’s interests at home and overseas – but how will we help you in return? As well as a competitive salary, generous holiday entitlement and Civil Service pension, we’ll also support your development with training opportunities to help you advance your career with us. Our offices have an on-site gym, nursery, canteen, and we offer interest-free loans on season tickets and bikes to help you get there. And if you want to work from home some of the time, we also offer hybrid working opportunities. It’s a superb package of benefits as you find people to help us protect our assets around the world.
All our employees have to be security cleared before being appointed, so you’ll need to undergo a vetting process (SC) if successful in your application. You can find out more about vetting on our careers website.
To find out more about us and what a career with FCDO Services can offer you, please visit: fcdoservicescareers.co.uk
It takes a diverse team to protect a diverse world.
The vital work we do takes an incredible community of colleagues with different skills, backgrounds, cultures and identities. We support every individual, so that you always know you’re welcome and valued. It’s what makes us a Disability Confident employer. And why we’re recognised as a ‘Carer Confident’ workplace. And it’s how you know you’re joining an inspiring, inclusive organisation.
Hanslope Park based posts attract a Location Allowance of £1,750 per annum.
FCDO Services are regulated by the Civil Service Commission.
Person specification
KNOWLEDGE & KEY SKILLS
Essential:
- Experience of designing, delivering and managing early talent development schemes or programmes (such as graduate schemes, accelerated development programmes, fast stream programmes or apprenticeships).
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience of forming and leading working groups to define and deliver outcomes.
- Strong partnering, networking and consultancy skills with experience of building relationships and partnerships at a senior level.
- Able to demonstrate how to use data and evidence to make decisions.
- Experience of managing budgets and producing financial data and management information that is accurate, enabling the organisation to make sustainable decisions.
Desirable:
- Level 5 CIPD qualification or equivalent experience;
- Understanding of civil service and FCDO Services environments;
- Experience of strategic workforce planning in a complex organisation
- Experience in a commercial environment
Benefits
Alongside your salary of £40,755, FCDO Services contributes £11,003 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
Things you need to know
Selection process details
Shortlisting will be conducted against the Job Specific Skills, Knowledge & Experience outlined in the Role Profile.
Interviews will be conducted using a mixture of Behaviours and Job Specific questions, presentation or job specific exercise.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
Security
Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window).
See our vetting charter (opens in a new window). People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.
Nationality requirements
Open to UK nationals only.
Working for the Civil Service
The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.
We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window). The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
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