Skills
Apprenticeships Skills DAS Account Management: Proficient in managing the Digital Apprenticeship Service (DAS), including funding allocations, apprenticeship starts, and compliance tracking. Programme Development: Skilled in designing and implementing apprenticeship programmes aligned with business needs and industry standards. Stakeholder Engagement: Effective at liaising with training providers, internal departments, and external partners to ensure quality delivery. Event Planning & Delivery: Experienced in organizing apprenticeship-focused events, including those for National Apprenticeship Week and employer branding initiatives. Compliance & Quality Assurance: Knowledgeable about ESFA guidelines, apprenticeship standards, and quality frameworks to ensure programme success. Learner Support & Progression: Able to mentor and support apprentices through their journey, ensuring positive outcomes and retention. Early Careers Leadership Skills Strategy & Programme Design: Proven ability to develop graduate schemes, T Levels, internships, and work experience placements tailored to business growth. Talent Pipeline Management: Skilled in attracting, recruiting, and nurturing early talent to build future workforce capabilities. Recruitment & Selection: Hands-on experience with end-to-end recruitment, from outreach and campaigns to assessment days and onboarding. Career Development & Mentorship: Created mentoring guides and frameworks to support career progression and employee engagement. Employer Branding & Outreach: Represented employers at career fairs and events, enhancing brand visibility among young talent. Cross-functional Collaboration: Working with HR, L&D, marketing, and operational teams to align early careers strategies.
About
With over 10 years of experience in the apprenticeships and early careers space, I bring a comprehensive understanding of both training provider and employer-side operations. My background includes managing the Digital Apprenticeship Service (DAS) account, organizing and representing organizations at careers events, and leading initiatives during National Apprenticeship Week. I have successfully developed and implemented graduate programmes, T Level placements, and structured work experience opportunities. Additionally, I have contributed to recruitment efforts, created mentoring guides, and supported the broader development of early talent strategies. I am now seeking roles focused on apprenticeships, early careers development, or talent programme management where I can leverage my end-to-end expertise in shaping and delivering impactful talent pathways.