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Emerging Talent Manager
Salary: in the region of £50,000 plus car allowance, annual bonus and enhanced pension
Hours: 40 hours per week
Location: Hybrid - Cannock, WS11 8JP
When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources, and help it become a better place for everyone. It’s why we’re looking for someone who’s just as committed as we are, to push for genuine change and bring our ambition of Ecological Transformation to life.
We know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture.
What we can offer you:
25 days of annual leave
Access to our company pension scheme
Health care scheme
Car allowance
Discounts on everything from groceries to well known retailers
Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to
One paid days leave every year to volunteer and support your community
Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential
What you’ll be doing:
Responsible for managing and delivering comprehensive emerging talent programmes including apprenticeships and graduate programs within Veolia.
Drive talent acquisition and development initiatives, build key partnerships with educational institutions and create effective learning pathways for emerging talent.
Responsible for the full life cycle of emerging talent programmes from attraction, recruitment, onboarding, learning and development, reward, recognition and benefits, progression and performance, retain/exit and the alumni.
Responsible for maintaining strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders to ensure program success and participant development. The role also oversees the Apprenticeship provision including early careers and upskilling utlising this learning intervention to drive career learning through Veolia whilst maximising the spend of Veolia's apprenticeship levy.
What we are looking for:
Previous recruitment experience in either agency or in-house environments - ideally within early careers, graduates or apprenticeships
Demonstrate relevant experience and expertise in program development, stakeholder management and apprenticeship frameworks.
Proven ability to develop and maintain effective stakeholder relationships with hiring managers and business partners.
Experience working with applicant tracking systems, with Workday knowledge being advantageous.
Excellent communication, interpersonal and collaborative working skills with the ability to work effectively within a team environment .
What’s next?
Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.
We're proud to have been named as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for three consecutive years in 2023, 2024 and 2025. This consistent recognition reflects our commitment to our people, demonstrating that Veolia is not just transforming the environment, we're also transforming what it means to have a rewarding, purposeful career.
We're dedicated to supporting you throughout your application journey, offering adjustments where reasonable and appropriate. As a proud Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to applicants with a disability or long-term condition who opt-in to the Disability Confident scheme, and meet the minimum criteria for our roles.
We're also committed to ensuring that all applicants and colleagues receive fair treatment without discrimination on any grounds, aiming to create a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.
