Graduate Programme Specialist – HSBC

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Graduate Programme Specialist – HSBC

Company

Alexander Mann Solutions

Job description

Thought provoking content from industry leaders related to the world of talent.An Eye on TomorrowExplore the top talent acquisition trends in the Banking sector.SearchCatalystThought provoking content from industry leaders related to the world of talent.An Eye on TomorrowExplore the top talent acquisition trends in the Banking sector.SearchRole Title: Graduate Programme SpecialistCareer Level: 2Location: Birmingham client site x 3 days per weekWorking hours/shifts: Full-TimeEmployment Type: Fixed term assignment 10 monthsJoin our World of Talent.Global, culturally diverse, inclusive, and innovative – welcome to AMS, where talent is our world. Over the last two decades, AMS has redefined the landscape of talent outsourcing and consulting. From pioneering the concept of RPO to continually revolutionising how organisations approach talent acquisition, AMS stands as a world leader in the industry.Committed, engaged, and inspired, we feel a real sense of belonging, and all have one thing in common: a real passion for talent. Become part of this world and make a difference with us.https://www.weareams.com/Who will you be working with?Our Emerging Talent (ET) programmes are high-profile within HSBC and the effective support, development, and retention of all types of learners is important to the bank. Since the creation of the current Emerging Talent team in 2017, HSBC UK has run award-winning ET programmes across WPB and CMB. Our programmes have adapted and developed throughout this time, building strong relationships with key stakeholders, to ensure a holistic experience for both the Early Careers (EC) community and the business, whilst aligning to the Global Graduate framework and meeting apprenticeship standards.What you’ll be doing:We are now seeking a new WPB Graduate Programme Specialist. You will support the management and execution of the end-to-end Graduate Development Programme within HSBC UK in line with the overall Emerging Talent strategy and Global Graduate Programme framework. Working closely with the WPB Programme Lead, other Programme Specialists and wider Emerging Talent team you will maintain our brand reputation and standards of excellence for our Graduate programme.Your responsibilities will include:

• You will work closely with Placement Managers to ensure Graduates’ progress is in line with expectations. Individual responsibility for c.50 Graduates as their Programme Specialist. This will involve regular touch points with Graduates through Check-Ins, Development Catch Ups & Exchanges.
• Undertake all programme and talent management deliverables for the role, including (but not limited to);

• Liaise with the WPB ET Programme Lead and other Programme Specialists to manage stakeholder expectations and understand business priorities and strategy.
• Understand all ET programmes including Graduates, Degree Apprentices, Interns & Industrial Placements.
• Take responsibility for the coordination and execution of the annual placement rotation management process ensuring all placements meet the established placement standards (not limited to Graduates).
• Planning and execution for all performance management processes in collaboration with Placement Managers as outlined by the ET Operations Lead (Graduates only).
• Involvement in project management and implementation of post programme activities for Graduates.
• Work with professional bodies to ensure the proposed development solutions and qualifications are best in class (Graduates only).
• Ownership of delivery of the professional qualification offering for Graduates, including planning and coordination to ensure timelines align with meeting the Annual Operation Plan (AOP).
• Ensure accurate professional qualification, performance, talent, and placement data is collated, recorded, and monitored.
• Participate in the delivery of Onboarding and Induction activities as directed by the ET Events & Projects Manager. This will involve the delivery and facilitation of individual sessions. Your attendance at the in-person Induction week for your programme is mandatory and support for other programmes may be required.
• Approval and governance of HR, expenses and system access requests (HSBC only).
• Always represent the Emerging Talent programme by building a network of contacts across WPB, CMB and the wider HSBC business.

What do I need to succeed in this role?Must Haves:

• Every day is different and experience of working and managing multiple deliverables/projects over a cyclical working cycle is required
• Passion for ensuring the continued development of Graduates in their programme journey and experience of coaching individuals at different stages of their career journey
• Take personal responsibility for understanding and agreeing performance expectations to work with minimal supervision and guidance to develop the levels of capability and competence needed to be effective in the role
• Ability to work at pace and manage competing priorities daily
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills; an ability to communicate with impact across multiple stakeholder groups
• Experienced use of Microsoft office tools including Word and Excel as well as MS Teams

Nice to haves:

• Professional Services recruitment experience

The base location for this role is Birmingham with a minimum of 60% in office expectation. We embrace a hybrid approach to working by balancing customer, team, and individual needs.Every one of us plays a pivotal role in our success, whether engaging directly with clients or shaping the value we add behind the scenes. Together, it means more insight and expertise for our clients and more exciting career paths and experiences for us.Apart from our benefits package, you’ll also get to enjoy the flexibility, autonomy, and trust to work in a way that works best for you. We just focus on providing the means to meet, collaborate, and support each other however you choose.HSBC is committed to building a culture where all employees are valued, respected and opinions count. We take pride in providing a workplace that fosters continuous professional development, flexible working, and opportunities to grow within an inclusive and diverse environment.As a business operating in markets all around the world, we believe diversity brings benefits for our customers, our business, and our people. This is why HSBC is committed to being an inclusive employer and encourages applications from all suitably qualified applicants irrespective of ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability/long term health condition, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by local law in the jurisdictions in which we operate. Within the workplace you will have access to various employee resource groups which aim to promote and achieve a healthy work / life balance and support our diversity ambitions. HSBC has in place processes in order to avoid nepotism, which means to avoid creating circumstances in which the appearance or possibility of conflicts of interest may exist within the hiring process.Why AMS?​At AMS, we recognise the value of different perspectives and experiences in prompting innovation, sparking creativity, and solving problems.We come from every walk of life, and our culture is open and inclusive. Our people enjoy flexibility, autonomy, and being trusted to work their way. We offer you career opportunities in every direction you want to explore. It’s our world but you can do it your way.We offer:

• Full training and support
• High value and challenging work
• A vibrant, diverse, and collaborative culture
• Flexible working
• A competitive reward and benefits package
• The opportunity to embark on a recruitment career with one of the world’s leading recruitment companies

What’s my next step?Hit the Apply now button to get your journey started!Our culture of inclusion and belonging ​​We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, and all aspects of employment are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate based upon age, disability, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, or any other applicable legally protected characteristic.If you require any accommodations or have any accessibility needs, please reach out via email or make a member of our Talent Acquisition team aware at any time.We take pride in being Disability Confident. This helps to ensure that you can be interviewed fairly if you have a disability, long- term health conditions, or are neurodiverse. You will be shortlisted based on minimum criteria for the role and will be offered support and/or adjustments for the recruitment process if you wish.Share this jobSigning up for a job alert is easy, fast and smart. We will let you know when jobs that fit your search criteria come up and send them to your email. Create as many individualised alerts as you’d like

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Location

Birmingham

Job date

Fri, 23 Aug 2024 05:00:11 GMT

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