Early Careers & Apprenticeship Advisor

Location: Flexible / Hybrid
Salary: Up to £30,000, depending on experience

Be part of something that changes futures

We're looking for an Early Careers & Apprenticeship Advisorwho can help turn activity into impact. This role is about supporting the business, keeping data accurate and visible, and helping colleagues understand and engage with our Early Careers and apprenticeship opportunities.

We need someone who thinks differently, respectfully challenges the norm and is confident getting out into the business. You'll spend time across our sites, working with teams face to face, so travel will be a key part of the role. You'll need to be resilient, adaptable and able to build relationships with operational teams while keeping the detail on track.

If you're passionate about early careers, enjoy connecting people with the right information, and can use data and communication to keep momentum moving, we'd love to hear from you.

What you'll help make happen

• Support managers and HR teams with practical guidance, information and coordination around Early Careers and apprenticeship offers
• Keep data accurate, up to date and easy to understand, helping the business see what is happening and where support is needed.
• Promote Early Careers and apprenticeship opportunities across the business, making sure teams know what is available and how to get involved.
• Track learner activity, starts, completions and key updates so colleagues have clear, reliable information.
• Help bring campaigns, events, work experience and social mobility activity to life through clear communication and strong follow-up.

What you'll bring

• Experience in apprenticeships, Early Careers, HR, L&D, employability, data coordination or programme administration.
• The confidence to challenge thinking constructively, ask the right questions and help teams find practical solutions.
• Strong organisation, attention to detail and the ability to juggle lots of moving parts.
• Confidence using MS programmes, reporting systems and data to produce clear updates, insight and stories for the business.
• A proactive approach to communication, promotion and follow-up, helping activity reach the right people at the right time.
• Resilience, flexibility and the willingness to travel regularly to support teams and learners across different sites.

Desirable

• Experience supporting apprenticeship activity, learner tracking or programme administration.
• Knowledge of apprenticeship processes, learner records or provider communication.
• Experience working with schools, colleges or community organisations.
• Understanding of social mobility and barriers facing young people.
• Experience promoting initiatives, creating updates or supporting engagement across a busy business.

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater.

You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way.

In addition, we offer 20+ Sodexo benefits such as Sodexo retirement plan, discounts to over 1,900 brands to shop online, Gym discount to maintain a healthy lifestyle, a confidential 24/7 employee assistance programme providing independent support to overcome whenever life has its obstacles including emotional support, legal and financial advice.

For further details regarding our Sodexo benefits please see attached.

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!

About The Company

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.

We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities, and we celebrate diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be natural, and be the best versions of themselves. We recognise that we’re on a journey with regards to diversity and inclusion and would therefore welcome applications for candidates from underrepresented backgrounds.

We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.