Established in 1981 with a single store in the Northwest of England, the JD Group is a leading omni-channel retailer of Sports Fashion, Outdoors and Gyms with our colleagues working in stores across several retail fascias in many markets around the world.
JD Sports Fashion Plc was listed on the London Stock Exchange in 1996 and has been a FTSE100 publicly quoted company since 2019 and continues to grow in the UK and internationally.
We want to be the leading global omnichannel retailer in the sports and outdoor industry. To be a part of this successful company and help us to achieve this you will have the desire to ingrain our strategic goals of being a people-led, innovative and customer-focused organisation which provides operational excellence whilst identifying new areas of growth as part of our day to day objectives.
Title: Apprenticeships and Emerging Talent Lead - 12-month FTC
Working Hours: 40 Hours
Reporting to: Head of Apprenticeships and Emerging Talent
Location: Bury, JD Sports Head Office
Reports: 3
Role objective:
The Lead of Apprenticeships and Emerging Talent will support the strategy and delivery of Apprenticeship and Emerging career programs across the organisation. This role is essential in promoting the benefits of apprenticeships, increasing the number of colleagues enrolled in these programs, and supporting learners to achieve their qualifications.
The role requires collaboration with various departments, including retail, distribution and external training providers.
Key Responsibilities:
- Program Support: Assist in the development and implementation of the apprenticeship and emerging talent strategy to align with the company's goals and objectives.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including training providers and educational institutions. Work collaboratively with key retail stakeholders to embed Apprenticeships throughout the Colleague journey and into key Development pathways.
- Program Coordination: Support the development and continuous improvement of apprenticeship and Emerging career programs, ensuring they meet the needs of the business and provide valuable learning experiences.
- Engagement and Promotion: Promote apprenticeship and Emerging career opportunities across the organisation through engagement sessions, roadshows, and external events.
- Quality Assurance: Assist in ensuring high standards of teaching, learning, and assessment within apprenticeship programs. Monitor and evaluate program performance and suggest improvement strategies as needed.
- Compliance: Support the compliance of all apprenticeship programs with relevant regulations and funding requirements. Effectively manage the DAS for the JD Group.
- Reporting and Analysis: Assist in building and analysing monthly reports on apprenticeship data to track progress and identify areas for improvement.
- Support and Guidance: Provide support and guidance to apprentices and emerging career participants throughout their learning journey, ensuring a positive and valuable experience. Support and develop the Apprenticeships and Emerging Talent team, providing clear guidance throughout their own career journey.
- Community and Social Mobility Projects: Participate in community and social mobility projects, including delivery of the JDUP Programme. Demonstrate a passion for creating opportunities and driving positive change within the community. Working with internal stakeholders and key partners to assist with the growth of our
emerging talent programmes.
Skills and Experience:
- Experience in managing or supporting apprenticeship and Emerging career programs within a large organisation, preferably with a retail and training background.
- Knowledge of apprenticeship standards, funding rules, and regulatory requirements.
- Experience in developing and implementing training programs, with an understanding of development processes.
- Excellent communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to develop and maintain relationships with stakeholders.
- Passionate about colleague development and creating inclusive learning environments.
- Demonstrated commitment to community and social mobility initiatives, with experience in participating in projects in these areas.
- Confident and engaging presenter with experience in promoting and advocating for apprenticeship programs.
Additional Requirements:
- The role will be based at the Head Office but will involve work and travel throughout the country with some occasional overnight stays and potential evening work.
- Due to working with young people, a criminal record check through DBS may be required
We know our colleagues work tirelessly to make JD Sports the success it is today and in turn, we offer them some amazing benefits including staff Discount On JD Group and other brands within the organisation and personal development opportunities to learn and develop at work.
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