Emerging Talent Programme & Operations Specialist

Position Overview We are looking for an organised, proactive, and detail-oriented Emerging Talent Programme & Operations Specialist to support the delivery and day-to-day running of our UK Graduate, Internship and Apprenticeship programs. In this role, you will be the operational engine behind our early-career cohorts. You will help deliver onboarding bootcamps, track cohort development milestones, and facilitate rotation transitions, while directly managing high-volume interview scheduling, onboarding logistics, and candidate communications. The ideal candidate enjoys problem-solving, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and takes pride in delivering an exceptional experience for candidates and early-career employees alike. What you'll do 1. Programme Delivery & Cohort Support (approx. 60%) Help run the day-to-day lifecycle for New Grad and Rotational cohorts, tracking progress from offer acceptance through onboarding, rotational assignments, and final team placements Workshop & Event Facilitation: Coordinate and assist in delivering cohort-building activities, technical workshops, learning sessions, and mentorship check-ins Participant Support: Act as an accessible, trusted point of contact for programme participants, answering queries, monitoring engagement, and escalating issues to team leads when necessary Tracking & Reporting: Maintain programme dashboards and trackers (e.g., in Airtable, Excel, or Tableau) to monitor participant feedback, rotation milestones, and conversion metrics Process Documentation: Maintain up-to-date programme guides, rotation playbooks, FAQs, and onboarding toolkits to ensure consistency as the programme grows 2. Recruitment & Programme Coordination (approx. 40%) Interview Scheduling: Own the end-to-end scheduling of multi-stage interviews, assessment panels, and debrief sessions, partnering closely with Recruiters and Hiring Managers Onboarding & Operations Logistics: Coordinate logistical touchpoints for new cohorts, including start-date scheduling, IT/equipment requests, security clearance administrative checks, and welcome packs Candidate Experience: Deliver a responsive, professional, and welcoming experience for all candidates throughout the interview and selection process Data & Systems Maintenance: Ensure ATS records (e.g., Greenhouse, Lever) and shared calendars are meticulously maintained and kept up to date Required Qualifications Experience working with graduate schemes, apprenticeships, internships, or rotational programmes Experience within early careers coordination, recruitment operations, talent development, or project coordination (ideally within tech, engineering, defence, or high-growth environments) Outstanding attention to detail with proven ability to manage complex calendars, juggle competing priorities, and meet tight deadlines Confident, professional written and verbal communication style, comfortable interacting with university candidates, internal teams, and hiring leads A proactive mindset with the ability to troubleshoot scheduling clashes and logistical challenges quickly and calmly Strong working knowledge of Google Workspace / MS Office (specifically Sheets/Excel) and familiarity with modern ATS platforms or project tools UK Salary Range £45,000 — £65,000 GBP The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. 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