Early Careers Programme and Development Associate

Requirements of the role

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Are you passionate about supporting people at the beginning of their careers? Do you have experience in Early Careers programme management and talent development.

We’re looking for a proactive and enthusiastic Programme and Development Associate to join the FCA’s Early Careers Team. In this role, you’ll play a key part in shaping and delivering our Early Careers programmes, ensuring our apprentices, graduates, and interns receive an outstanding development experience from induction through to programme completion.

This is a high-impact role where you’ll be responsible for the daily management and continuous improvement of our Early Careers initiatives. You’ll collaborate with senior stakeholders, learning providers, and internal HR teams to create meaningful learning journeys and development pathways, helping to build a strong pipeline of future talent for the organisation.

What will you be doing?

Early Careers Strategy Implementation – Support the delivery and execution of the Early Careers strategic review.
Programme Management – Oversee rotational graduate, apprenticeship, and internship programmes, ensuring smooth operations and impactful experiences.
Stakeholder & Participant Engagement – Build strong relationships with Early Careers participants and business stakeholders to enhance programme success.
Process & Learning Development – Lead on rotations, internships, and insight events, while supporting the design of engaging inductions and tailored learning experiences with stakeholders.
Data & Performance Management – Manage and analyse programme data, tracking talent performance and measuring impact and ROI.
HR & Industry Alignment – Partner with HR and business leads to align programme delivery with organisational needs while staying updated on industry trends and best practices.

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