Future Talent Advisor

We have a new opportunity for a Future Talent Advisor to join our team within Vistry Services, at our Wolverhampton office. As our Future Talent Advisor, you will manage the Future Talent and Educational Sponsorship programmes, ensuring smooth operations and compliance.You will coordinate Graduate and Trainee programmes, handle apprenticeship accounts, and develop relationships with training providers. Additionally, you will collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to drive talent development and optimise apprenticeship funding.If you are passionate about supporting others and have expertise in managing early careers programmes, we would love to hear from you. Join us in developing the next generation of leaders and professionals.We value in-person collaboration and team culture, but we’re also committed to supporting flexible working where possible. We encourage you to raise any specific requirements during the interview process so we can explore how this could be accommodated. Let’s cut to the chase, what’s in it for you...

• Competitive basic salary and annual bonus
• Company car, car allowance or travel allowance
• Salary sacrifice car scheme available to all employees
• Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays increasing to up to 39 days with service
• 2 Volunteering days per annum
• Private medical insurance, with employee paid cover
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Competitive pension scheme through salary sacrifice
• Life assurance at 4 x your annual salary
• Share save and share incentive schemes
• Employee rewards portal with many more benefits...
  
  

In return, what we would like from you...

• Behave in line with our company values – Integrity, Caring and Quality
• A minimum of 5 GCSE’s (at A* to C) inclusive of English & Maths
• IT Literate, with an ability to work within generic Microsoft Office packages, as well as bespoke systems
• Partnership working
• Project management
• Experience working with Early Careers
• Understanding of Government initiatives such as T-Levels
• Strong understanding of Apprenticeships and how they work
• Know the commercial importance of working with tight deadlines and strong processes
• Ability to display a business partnering approach and manage the expectations of each part of the business effectively
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to ensure flexibility when required
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to liaise confidently with people of all levels
• Flexible to support all areas of the business, to attend events, various offices and site locations within the business as and when necessary
• Driving Licence essential in order to effectively support all areas of the business
  
  

More about the Future Talent Advisor role...

• Embed, refine, and evolve Future Talent programmes by delivering a range of initiatives, including Trainee and Graduate programmes, and ensuring the end-to-end cycle from onboarding to transition into experienced roles.
• Monitor and optimise apprenticeship and educational sponsorship programmes, including the Apprenticeship Levy Account and CITB grant funding claims, and provide guidance on further study and training.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to support talent development, manage onboarding processes, and ensure compliance with entry requirements and programme standards.
• Evaluate and monitor programme feedback through pulse surveys, supporting continuous improvement and addressing any issues, while maintaining regular check-ins with Future Talent cohorts.
• Organise and support career development events, including conferences, workshops, and work with the Communications Team to create promotional materials and case studies.
• Manage and oversee the Future Talent and Educational Sponsorship inboxes, ensuring timely responses to queries.
• Organize and administer Graduate & Trainee programme arrangements, including inductions, PPE and IT ordering, training schedules, and quarterly meetings.
• Administer the DAS account for Apprenticeships, including onboarding new cohorts with educational providers.
• Maintain and update the Educational Sponsorship and Apprenticeship tracker, both internally and externally.
• Oversee the day-to-day administration of the CITB account, managing claims across Future Talent.
• Manage apprenticeship incentives and ensure monthly reminders for graduate programme rotational feedback and management support.
• Reconcile CITB claims monthly for eligible workshops and courses run by the People Development team, as well as professional qualifications outside the Apprenticeship Levy.
• Track and approve Educational Sponsorships, responding to changes in personnel within the business.
• Ensure governance and compliance of Apprenticeships and Educational Sponsorships, maintaining accurate records on the HR system.
• Manage the Future Talent budget, including raising POs and financial reconciliations.
• Occasionally travel for team meetings and events.
• Manage and track work experience requests, ensuring a seamless process.
• Lead the "Candidate Keep Warm" strategy to maintain engagement with potential candidates.
• Maintain and update the internal Team Page with information on provisions, resources, and processes.
  
  

We build more than homes, we’re making Vistry. Being a responsible developer and award-winning employer means we live each day through our ethos - doing the right thing. Our behaviours reflect this, as well as our values of integrity, caring and quality. Shaping all we do; they empower us to develop sustainable communities across affordable and private housing. We work in a partnership-led way, and you’ll recognise our renowned brands Bovis Homes, Linden Homes and Countryside Homes. Together with Vistry Works, our manufacturing operation, and the functional support of Vistry Services, we’re a proud UK Green Building Council member, UK top five housebuilder with a five-star House Builders Federation (HBF) customer satisfaction rating, and winner of many awards including Top Employer, Global Top Inspiring Workplaces, and Best for Talent Attraction and Outreach. Join us in making Vistry.