Emerging Talent Specialist (12-month Fixed Term Contract)

h3Emerging Talent Specialist (12-month Fixed Term Contract) /h3 h3Job Description /h3 h3Who we're looking for /h3 pThe Emerging Talent Specialist is responsible for delivering high‑quality emerging talent programmes, ensuring a best‑in‑class experience for graduates, interns, placement year students and apprentices. The role spans attraction, assessment, onboarding, programme development, stakeholder management and reporting, ensuring seamless execution and continuous improvement across all stages of the emerging talent lifecycle. /p h3About us /h3 pSchroders is a global investment manager which provides active asset management, wealth management and investment solutions. We aim to provide excellent investment performance to clients through active management. We serve a diverse client base that includes pension schemes, insurance companies, sovereign wealth funds, endowments, foundations, high net worth individuals, family offices, as well as end clients through partnerships with distributors, financial advisers, and online platforms. /p pEstablished in 1804, we have around 5,500 people across 36 global locations. Schroders' success can be attributed to its diversified business model, spanning different asset classes, client types and geographies. /p h3The team /h3 pThe People Culture (PC) team is responsible for ensuring that Schroders maximises the return on its investment in people. We do this through the development and implementation of policies and practices that attract, reward and retain high quality employees. As a member of People Culture, you’ll join a group of experienced, dedicated, and encouraging professionals. They consistently deliver high-quality work and provide excellent service to their collaborators. At Schroders, our success lies with our diverse range of people. Our global colleagues are from a variety of different backgrounds, cultures and beliefs. It’s our PC team who help enable each one of them to be outstanding. /p h3What you'll do /h3 h3Cultivation and attraction /h3 ulliBuild and deliver attraction plans for emerging talent programmes aligned to workforce needs /liliDrive diverse sourcing strategies, including partnerships, contextual recruitment approaches and platforms /liliRegularly attend external relevant industry events including careers fairs, campus presence, partnership events to represent and showcase the Schroders brand /liliServe as the main contact with universities, suppliers, and assessment partners, managing performance and relationships to ensure effective partner delivery /liliLead all aspects of supplier performance, SLAs, applicant interaction and renewal recommendations /liliCoordinate and attend attraction events with third‑party partners /liliChampion innovative recruitment methodologies and introduce process improvements to enhance efficiency and candidate experience /liliDevelop and sustain a network of external contacts, applying industry knowledge to guide trends and innovative ways /liliPartner with Marketing/Comms to develop EVP‑aligned messaging, content, social media and candidate communications /li /ul h3Selection and assessment /h3 ulliOwn requisitions and run kick‑offs with hiring managers and programme collaborators /liliDesign and ensure seamless assessment processes (screening, online tests, assessment centres, interviews) /liliBrief interviewers and assessors, ensuring consistent evaluation and bias mitigation /liliManage offers and candidate feedback processes for both successful and unsuccessful candidates /liliTrack recruitment risks (drop‑off, time‑to‑hire, conversion) and adjust selection tactics accordingly /li /ul h3Onboarding and programme development /h3 ulliCoordinate end‑to‑end onboarding journeys, aligning induction, achievements and touchpoints /liliDevise and deliver effective keep warm strategies to mitigate reneges /liliPartner with Talent Solutions for skills identification and input into the skills curriculum build /liliSupport manager capability for emerging talent development (toolkits, briefing sessions, check‑ins) /liliBuild engagement activities, including alumni networks, buddy systems and career‑development workshops /liliProvide pastoral care and structured guidance to emerging talent /liliMain point of contact for programme collaborators (Talent Acquisition, PC BP’s, hiring managers, sponsors) /liliParticipate and take a consultative approach in programme forums and governance meetings /liliAdvise collaborators on guidelines in hiring, selection fairness, timelines, and EV P /liliBuild and maintain an external network of contacts, using industry insight to inform trends and innovative approaches /li /ul h3Reporting and governance /h3 ulliContribute to tracking and reporting of KPIs, including attraction, diversity, pass‑through rates, offers and retention /liliUse insights to continuously refine attraction, assessment and programme design /liliMaintain process documentation and RACI structures for consistent delivery /liliGuarantee adherence with internal policies and external regulation (data privacy, conduct, pre‑employment screening) /li /ul h3The knowledge, experience and qualifications you need /h3 ulliExperience managing high-volume recruitment and delivering large-scale programmes, with exposure to international markets /liliSolid understanding of emerging talent recruitment, assessment and programme management /liliExcellent collaborator management, consultative and communication skills /liliAbility to manage multiple projects, deadlines and collaborators simultaneously /liliHigh attention to detail with strong organisational capability /liliComfortable interpreting data to drive decision‑making and ongoing improvement /liliThought‑leader with a forward‑thinking approach, continuously innovating, bringing fresh ideas and improved ways of working /liliFlexible and responsive to emerging trends, business needs and shifts in the emerging talent landscape /liliAgile approach, able to adapt quickly in a fast‑paced environment /liliResilient, maintaining focus and composure through change and challenges /li /ul h3We Recognise Potential, Whoever You Are /h3 pOur purpose is to deliver excellent investment performance to clients through active management. We believe diverse perspectives and an inclusive culture help us make better decisions and achieve better outcomes for our clients. That's why inclusion is a strategic priority for us, and we are an equal opportunities employer. You are welcome here, regardless of your age, disability, gender identity, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, socio‑economic background, or any other protected characteristic. /p h3About Us /h3 pWe're a global investment manager. We help institutions, intermediaries and individuals around the world invest money to meet their goals, fulfil their ambitions, and prepare for the future. /p pWe have around 6,000 people on six continents. And we've been around for over 200 years, but keep adapting as society and technology changes. What doesn't change is our commitment to helping our clients, and society, prosper. /p #J-18808-Ljbffr