Future Talent Manager – Industry

Overview

As Future Talent Manager – Industry in Glasgow, you will lead the coordination and continuous improvement of Industry apprenticeship programmes. You’ll coach managers, align programmes with business needs, and drive a strong talent pipeline with colleges and education partners. Your work accelerates apprentice development, supports wellbeing, and ensures graduates progress into meaningful roles. This role merges people development with strategic planning to deliver skilled Industry professionals for Thales UK.

Pay / Benefits

• Performance-related bonus
• Half day every Friday
• 28 days annual leave (+ buy/sell)
• Private healthcare
• Pension scheme
• Volunteering day funded

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and continuously improve Industry apprenticeship programmes
• Coach and support line and placement managers to develop apprentices
• Identify future capability requirements with Industry leaders and HR
• Partner with Future Talent to manage attraction, assessment, onboarding, and induction
• Maintain relationships with colleges and training providers and align learning with work experience
• Monitor apprentice progress, address skills gaps, and provide timely support
• Provide guidance on apprenticeship concerns and wellbeing to apprentices and managers
• Coordinate apprentice pay reviews and support progression planning
• Maintain relationships with former apprentices and graduates for future recruitment
• Provide pastoral care to graduate programmes across OME UK

Key requirements

• Experience in supporting apprenticeships and early career development programs
• Skilled in coaching and mentoring managers and colleagues
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building abilities
• Proficient in program coordination and priority management
• Ability to analyze data and feedback to drive improvements
• Discretion and sound judgment in sensitive situations

• Coaching and mentoring
• Relationship-building
• Effective communication
• Program coordination
• Data analysis and interpretation
• Familiarity with HR/learning systems (e.g., Workday)

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