Coordinator Talent Development

About the role

Are you passionate about developing future talent? Do you have excellent organisation skills and solid administrative experience? If so, we have an opportunity that may be for you!

We are seeking a Coordinator to provide vital administrative support to two key talent development initiatives: Apprenticeships, our portfolio of work-based training opportunities funded by the apprenticeship levy; and the Technician Commitment, a varied programme which aims to build greater visibility, recognition and career development for Imperial’s technicians, and sustainability of technical skills. This is a new and varied role and a chance to contribute to exciting projects in a world-leading university.

What you would be doing

As our Coordinator - Talent Development, you will plan and coordinate an annual programme of training, events and networking for apprentices and technicians at Imperial. You will support the recruitment and onboarding of new apprentices, providing a professional and approachable service and high quality, timely information about our programmes. You will also play a key role in developing communications that promote and celebrate our offer, to include webpage content, newsletter articles, social media posts and more!

What we are looking for

You should have previous experience in an administrative or coordinator role, where you have balanced and organised a varied workload. In addition, this role requires:

• Strong customer service skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• An ability to build and maintain good working relationships
• Time management skills
• IT literacy, including experience of using automated systems

Some knowledge of and/or familiarity with one of the following would be advantageous, but is not essential: apprenticeship programmes, technical staff working in Higher Education, work experience programmes, or other work-based learning schemes.

An enhanced DBS check will be required for this post.

What we can offer you

• The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to continue science for humanity

• Benefit from sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 39 days off a year and generous pension schemes)

• Get access to a range of workplace benefits including a flexible working policy from day 1, generous family leave packages, on-site leisure facilities and a cycle-to-work scheme
• Interest-free season ticket loan schemes for travel

• Be part of a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources designed to support your personal and professional wellbeing.

Further information

This is new role and is offered as a fixed term contract until July 2026.

Candidates should complete an online application.

Interviews for this post are expected to take place in person at South Kensington on Wednesday 30 October 2024.

Please note that applicants who do not provide a written supporting statement in the online application will not be considered for interview.

Should you require any further details on the role please contact:

Ailish Harikae a.harikae@imperial.ac.uk

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