Early Careers Coordinator

Shape brilliant early careers experiences through people, programmes and data. Do you love helping people succeed and bringing order to complex programmes? We’re looking for an empathetic, organised problem-solver to create a great experience for Apprentices, Graduates and Construction Development Programme trainees across Asset Operations.

You’ll be at the centre of programme activity—connecting people, keeping delivery on track and owning the accurate, well-controlled data and monthly insight that drive confident decisions. This role is based in our site at Eakring, Nottinghamshire (NG22 0DA). Minimum 2 days in-office, 5 days during inductions or assessments.

What You’ll Do

• Build trusted relationships with trainees, offering empathetic, discreet support and escalating sensitive issues appropriately.
• Keep the programme moving by coordinating recruitment, onboarding, reviews, training and events.
• Take ownership of accurate, audit-ready programme data, trackers and version control, tackling data-quality issues head-on.
• Turn data into clear monthly reports and dashboards using Excel and Power BI, while keeping SharePoint content current.
• Stay ahead of deadlines, actions and risks, solve problems and deputise for the AO Apprentice Line Manager when needed.

Qualifications, Skills And Expereince

• A relevant Level 3 qualification or equivalent practical experience in programme coordination, data and reporting, HR, learning and development, or a related field.
• Strong Excel and SharePoint skills, plus experience with Power BI or a similar reporting tool.
• Experience coordinating programmes and confidently managing data, trackers and reports.
• A natural ability to connect with people, paired with empathy and professionalism.
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset—you take ownership and know how to prioritise.
• You will live with 45 minutes travel to Eakring, Nottinghamshire NG22 0DA.

It would be great if you also have

• Experience in early careers, recruitment, onboarding or talent development.
• Exposure to governance, compliance or audit activity in an operational environment.

Pay And Benefits

• Starting Salary – £42,579 pa + Bonus
• 37 Hours - Monday to Friday, 26 days annual leave plus 8 statutory days.
• Contributory pension scheme – Employee up to 6% Company up to 12% Max overall 18%.
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Visa and relocation is not available fo rthis position.

Ready to make an impact? Apply now and help our future talent thrive—while turning reliable programme data into action that matters.