Early Careers Development Specialist Full time, 12 Month Fixed Term ContractLocation – Flexible Selby/Ipswich preferred
Closing date: 29 July
Who we are:
We’re not just talking about making a difference, we’re making it happen. We generate dispatchable, renewable power and create stable energy in an uncertain world. Building on our proud heritage, we have ambition to become the global leader in sustainable biomass and carbon removals.
You’ll be joining our teams of practical doers, future thinkers and business champions. We’re enabling a zero carbon, lower cost energy future for all, and working hard to decarbonise the planet for generations to come.
About the role:
You’ll help us shape the future for our Early Careers (EC) cohorts by managing a delivery portfolio of new entrant development programmes. This includes analysis, planning, training programme design and development, delivery, evaluation and provision of individual learning and pastoral support from welcome and induction to first post deployment.
Reporting into the Early Careers manager you’ll be part of a small but mighty team, adding value across the business. You’ll work closely with multiple stakeholders , to successfully deliver our development programmes across Drax.
You’ll play a key role in the learner’s journey by providing structured learning and development programmes, and regular impartial 1-2-1 development and pastoral support sessions for our learners over the duration of their development programmes. You will also be responsible for facilitating several stakeholder governance groups.
This is a home-based role with regular travel to Selby, London and Ipswich, where our early careers learners are based, with occasional travel to Scotland so a driving licence and the ability to be flexible and travel is essential.
Who we’re looking for:
Previous Early Careers or learning and development experience is desirable but isn’t essential for this role. However, what is essential is the ability to confidently liaise and manage a varied range of internal and external stakeholders at all levels and to have experience of project planning and co-ordination of learning programmes.
You’ll be a confident communicator and be experienced in delivering training and development sessions to graduates, interns, apprentices and work experience cohorts the business.
If you have experience with skills and apprenticeship models and funding, that would be a bonus!
Rewards and benefits:
As you help us to shape the future, we’ve shaped our rewards and benefits to help you thrive and support
your lifestyle. If successful in this role you’ll get:
· A discretionary bonus depending on company performance
· Private Healthcare
· SAYE (Sharesave): discretionary scheme from time to time
· Personal accident cover
· Group personal pension plan where we’ll pay up to 10%
· Holiday 25 days plus bank holidays
· Reimbursement of the cost of your annual membership of one relevant and appropriate professional body
We’re committed to making a tangible impact on the climate challenge we all face. Drax is where your individual purpose can work alongside your career drive. We work as part of a team that shares a passion for doing what’s right for the future. With Drax you can shape your career and a future for generations to come.
Together, we make it happen.
At Drax, we’re committed to fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and respected, regardless of their role. To make this a reality, we actively work to better represent the communities we operate in, foster inclusion, and establish fair processes. Through these actions, we build the trust needed for all colleagues at Drax to contribute their perspectives and talents, no matter their background. Find out more about our approach here.
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