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Why RLB? At RLB, we live by four simple ideas:
Truth, Trust, Together, Tomorrow. Four values that live at the heart of RLB. A place where People Make Progress. We value your skills, talents and unique perspectives – we think they are priceless. Bring them to RLB and you’ll be empowered to shape our future and your career in new and meaningful ways. We’ll give you opportunities to work on some of the most ambitious and exciting projects currently being designed and developed in the built environment sector. You’ll continue to learn and advance as everyone who works for us is provided with a tailored training programme. Our mentoring and reverse mentoring schemes will enable you to share your expertise while gaining fresh insights. What makes RLB unique is our inclusive culture. As an independent, employee-owned business, teamwork and collaboration lies at the heart of everything we do. Hybrid and flexible working arrangements and family-friendly policies are just some of the ways we invest in employee wellbeing. Join us and you will thrive personally as well as professionally.
Key Responsibilities Role OverviewOur Talent Acquisition function plays a critical role in future-proofing RLB’s talent strategy, ensuring that the business attracts and selects high quality, diverse candidates who have the potential to become our future leaders. Our goal is to provide a seamless experience to both candidates applying for our programmes and our internal stakeholders; adding value at every stage of the process.
The Early Careers TA Consultant would be entrusted with driving the implementation and management of an Early Careers framework at RLB, including apprenticeship, work experience and graduate programmes.
You will work with the Early Careers Development Lead, as well as with key stakeholders across the business to improve and manage the delivery of the Early Careers programme that contributes to building our strategic talent pipeline of critical skills and capabilities.
Through engagement with the market, you will confirm RLB’s position as an Employer of Choice by providing a positive recruitment experience and advising on best practice relating to all things Early Careers.
And just as important, we will support and encourage you to develop your own skills and expertise, giving you the tools and opportunity to continue to build on your own career.
Role ResponsibilitiesSource, select, assess, recruit Graduates, Apprentices and Year-Out Work Placement students including:
- Managing end to end recruitment process for all early careers pipelines
- Building positive and engaging relationships with schools, colleges and universities
- Organising, attending and presenting (if applicable) at job fairs/early careers events
- Assist in developing consistent and fair assessment and selection processes to ensure we fulfil our DE&I goals, including organising and facilitating interviews and assessment days for applicants
In collaboration with our Learning & Development Team, utilise the Apprenticeship Levy, identify apprenticeships covered under the levy, source levy providers, organise review meetings and maintain records and reconciling Levy spend.
Manage the Work Experience and Summer Intern scheme, liaising with other departments regarding the students on placement.
Manage overall attraction strategy including:
- Influence, and along with our Marketing team, shape social media strategy across internal careers social media platforms
- Help create, manage and schedule attraction events across the UK and Europe
Forge strong and productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders and act as the first point of contact for all Early Careers recruitment queries.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Candidate Profile Experience
- Previous experience of Early Careers talent attraction, assessment, selection, management and development
- Sound knowledge and a clear passion for the ever-changing Early Careers / Talent landscape
- Project management skills with a flexible, organised and calm approach to work is essential
- Sound knowledge of the Apprenticeship Levy and how this can be utilised in line with government regulation to drive strategic business talent outcomes
- Ability to understand and react to opportunities for external brand recognition through award and league table opportunities across the Early Careers space to drive external recognition agenda.
- Engaging interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships at all levels is essential.
- Confident using MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook). Previous experience of working with an Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
- Strong understanding of HR and Recruitment best practise.
- The ability to understand strategic goals, and determine practical ways to put them into action, utilising all resources available to achieve success.
- Excellent attention to detail and the ability to work independently.
- Proactive approach with the ability to manage competing priorities and drive projects through to completion.
- Must be a team player with a willingness to help others
RLB Employee BenefitsOur culture is built around enabling you to fulfil your potential, so you can look forward to benefits that include: Hybrid Working - Working patterns to support your work-life balance. As well as competitive maternity and paternity packages. Well-Rewarded - A competitive salary and generous holiday entitlement. As well as the opportunity to purchase up to five extra days. Focus On Wellbeing - We offer a number of health and wellness options, including gym membership and cycle to work schemes. Healthcare Packages - Private healthcare insurance and medical support, including dental insurance and eyecare vouchers. Personal Development - A continuous learning and development programme, including established APC and in-house mentoring schemes. Additional Benefits - We offer a wide range of benefits including a season ticket loan and professional membership subscriptions. Exceptional Exposure - You’ll have the opportunity to work on diverse projects across different sectors and regions. Social Responsibility - We hold team and social events as well as charity fundraising and volunteering activities.
Our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Promise We believe in building a diverse and inclusive environment where each person can be themselves, feel valued for their contribution and be challenged and supported to reach their full potential. We have a responsibility to support the communities in which we live and work, and that our workforce should reflect these communities and our clients. Our talent strategy should enable us to overcome bias in the construction industry by recruiting, retaining, developing, and promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce. Find out more here: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion - RLB | Europe If you require any reasonable adjustments to support you during any stage of the application or interview process, please contact our recruitment team at:
About Rider Levett Bucknall With a network that covers the globe and a heritage spanning over two centuries, Rider Levett Bucknall is a leading independent organisation in cost management and quantity surveying, project management and advisory services.
Our achievements are renowned: from the early days of pioneering quantity surveying, to landmark projects such as the Sydney Opera House, HSBC Headquarters Building in Hong Kong, the 2012 London Olympic Games and CityCenter in Las Vegas.
We continue this successful legacy with our dedication to the value, quality and sustainability of the built environment. Our innovative thinking, global reach, and flawless execution push the boundaries. Taking ambitious projects from an idea to reality.