Skills Education & Employment Lead (HRR10002) Full Time NEW

Contract type: Permanent

Location – Bristol / Manchester

Start date: TBC

Salary: Competitive Salary +benefits

We are the leading provider of infrastructure services.

At Altrad, we transform our nation’s critical infrastructure to operate safely and sustainably.

With over 11,000 talented people, we provide the full spectrum of critical engineering and construction services for industries both onshore and offshore.

Join a Leading Organisation in the Nuclear Industry

Role Purpose

The Skills, Education and Employment Lead will drive initiatives that enhance workforce capabilities, promote education partnerships, and create employment opportunities within the MEHA in line with our commitments in the Inclusion, Diversity, Employment Skills plan. They will lead all activity STEM, Education Engagement, Early Careers and general skills activities. They will partner with the Education Affairs Unit (EAU), local educations partners, training providers and skills organisations and government bodies

Key Responsibilities

• Execute the IDESP comprehensive skills and education strategy aligned with the MEHA goals.
• Working with the Social Impact team to ensure Skills KPIs are reported in a timely manner
• Identify emerging skill requirements and trends within the project
• Lead on Early Careers Recruiting, Inductions and Development. Also partner with the partner companies Early Careers teams to ensure an inclusive and diverse approach
• Work with Enterprise Partners and Supply Chain to ensure SEE requirements are being delivered at all levels
• Collaborate with senior leaders to integrate education and skills development into the broader business/project strategy
• Establish and maintain partnerships with educational institutions, community groups, apprenticeship providers, and industry bodies to create employment and training opportunities
• Lead outreach programmes to attract diverse talent across community groups including prison leavers, armed forces veterans and long term unemployed
• Represent the project at industry events, career fairs, and educational forums
• Design and oversee apprenticeship, intern, and graduate programs continuous professional development (CPD) schemes for existing employees alongside the parent companies
• Develop and support community-based educational projects that highlight career opportunities across the alliance
• Maximise local employment opportunities by working with the HR team to forecast key vacancies with local people

Key Requirements

• Proven experience in a SEE role
• Have a solid understanding of national policy and trends particularly focussed in the SEE arena
• Solid understanding of the socio-economic environment in the region
• Able to develop SEE Interventions
• Proven achievements of design, delivery and evaluation of a full range of learning portfolio, including blended learning
• Proven experience of building effective working relationships up to and including director level
• High level of cultural awareness / sensitivity towards employees and customers and proficiency in assessing customer needs
• Highly motivated and capable of multi – tasking coupled with a team player attitude
• Experience in L&D programmes for Early Careers graduates, apprentices, school leavers
• Computer literate with skills in the Microsoft suite
• Experience of working in a complex multi- contracted diverse culture
• Experience and understanding of working on a large UK infrastructure project

Why Join Us?

• Work on high-impact projects within a leading organisation at the forefront of the industry.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development.
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment with a focus on innovation and excellence.

We are committed to making our recruitment process accessible and inclusive. If you require any adjustments at any stage – including interviews or assessments, please let us know. We’re happy to discuss what would help you take part fully.