Early Career & Talent Programme Partner

London

Good Afternoon,

I am currently representing Islington Council, who are offering an initial temporary contract for a period of 3–6 months with a view to be extended or offered a permanent position for the right candidate at a rate which is negotiable dependent upon experience

We are looking for a Early Career & Talent Programme Partner this role will be: N1 1XR, 1 day office based

The right candidate will:

  • Drive the creation of apprenticeships across the council and schools applying an insights and outreach approach to .
  • Lead the design, implementation and management of a new work experience programme and internship programme and other pathways into employment
  • Assess and interpret complex data to gain insights about the organisations skills gaps and workforce needs and use these insights to influence and create programme opportunities.
  • Manage the commissioning of provision from apprenticeship training providers, including the negotiation of appropriate agreements.
  • Work with Strategic HR Business Partners and the Strategic Recruitment Lead to create talent and succession strategies to meet current and future organisational requirements.
  • Manage the Apprenticeship Levy account, income of approx. 1m per annum to fund apprenticeship training. Manage the apprenticeship system to ensure training records are kept current and up to date.
  • Manage a team of 2 Early Careers Advisors.
  • Provide update reports and commentary on apprenticeship and other relevant career pathways were required.

We require the following:

  • Experience of leading apprenticeships programmes and designing, implementing and managing early careers programmes such as work experience and internships
  • Expert knowledge of the Growth and Skills levy including recent changes and the impact and opportunities of these.
  • Experience of leading and managing a team
  • Experience of managing a significant apprenticeship Levy account to fund apprenticeship training.

To discuss this opportunity further please send over an up–to–date CV and give me a call on (phone number removed)

If you know someone who would be a good fit for the role, please send over their contact details and get in touch, as we do offer a generous referral fee.

IF THIS ROLE IS NOT APPLICABLE TO YOU, BUT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR ROLE, PLEASE SEND OVER YOUR CV AND I WILL CHECK WHAT ROLES I HAVE AVAILABLE.

Look forward to speaking with you soon,

Posted 2026-06-19

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