Connecting people, places, and communities through innovation and responsible infrastructure.

Our Story

Since 2001, when we became part of Morgan Sindall Group plc, we've grown organically, using our engineering expertise and long-term relationships to deliver safe, innovative, and responsible infrastructure for public and private sector customers.

Our customers trust our proven capability to deliver projects in a responsible, safe, innovative, and ethical manner. Our expert teams are united by a belief that better engineered, sustainably designed, lower carbon and responsibly delivered infrastructure shapes a stronger social and economic future for all.

Our Culture

We're a connected community of individuals with varied skills, diverse backgrounds, and personal ambitions. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels recognised, supported, and empowered to be their best.

Authenticity, compassion, trust, and integrity are central to how we work and to how we develop the next generation of talent joining our business.

Who We're Looking For

We're looking for a passionate early-careers specialist with deep apprenticeship expertise and the drive to create outstanding experiences for emerging talent.

You'll bring strong knowledge of funding, safeguarding, pastoral care and programme design coupled with the confidence to influence stakeholders across a large, decentralised organisation.

If you're motivated by shaping career pathways, building diverse talent pipelines, and elevating the quality and impact of apprenticeships in a business with national reach, this role is for you.

The Opportunity

This is a pivotal role within our Early Careers function. Reporting to the Head of Organisational Development, you will act as MSI's apprenticeship subject matter expert driving improvements across our existing provision, developing new career pathways, and helping us progress toward the We Invest in Apprentices: Gold Standard.

You'll work closely with the Early Careers Business Partner - Graduates, People Development, Social Value teams, training providers, and local pastoral leads to deliver a consistently excellent and inclusive apprentice experience.

What You'll Do

Pastoral Support & Apprentice Experience

Design and embed a consistent pastoral support standard across MSI
Provide expert guidance on apprentice performance, placements, wellbeing and safeguarding
Deliver training for line managers and pastoral leads
Create opportunities for apprentices to connect, network and support community initiatives
Develop an induction standard and a personal-skills L&D offer for new talent apprentices
Collaborate with the Graduate BP to create a clear pathway between degree apprenticeships and MSI's graduate programme

Programme Design & Workforce Planning

Work with Head of Organisational Development to identify skills needs and talent pipeline gaps
Develop core apprenticeship programmes that offer high-quality, scalable solutions
Support local teams in designing bespoke apprenticeship pathways where required
Ensure all prerequisites for success are in place before launch of new programmes

Training Provider & Funding Management

Implement a robust process for provider selection, contract management and performance oversight
Consolidate and strengthen relationships with strategic training providers
Act as a super-user for MSI's levy account, advising on funding rules across England, Scotland and Wales
Provide second-line support for provider and contract queries

Data, Reporting & Governance

Work with People Admin to develop accurate reporting and dashboards
Monitor performance and progression at apprentice and cohort level
Use data to drive early interventions and continuous improvement
Support governance forums with insight and recommendations

Social Value Alignment

Lead collaboration between Early Careers, Social Value, and Work Winning team
Ensure local projects' Social Values commitments align with apprenticeship and talent pipeline opportunities
Support quarterly workforce and Social Values pipeline reviews

Other Key Responsibilities

Advise Talent Acquisitions and external partners on apprentice recruitment
Lead National Apprenticeship Week activity and identify further opportunities to promote Morgan Sindall Infrastructure's offering
Act as a Designated Safeguarding Lead for apprentices

What We're Looking For

Deep expertise in apprenticeships including funding, pastoral support and provider management
Experience designing inclusive, high-quality early-career programmes
Strong knowledge of safeguarding and a commitment to best practice
Understanding of employment law relating to apprentices across the UK
Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills
Confident facilitator, communicator and relationship-builder
A collaborative mindset and passion for continuous improvement
Comfortable working at both strategic and hands-on delivery levels

What's In It For You

A rare opportunity to shape the future of early talent in a national infrastructure business
Supportive networks, purposeful work and the chance to make a measurable impact
Development opportunities across organisational development, workforce planning and strategy
Flexibility in how and where you work
A culture that values integrity, inclusion and innovation

Apply now to help shape the next generation of talent at Morgan Sindall Infrastructure.

You'll join a team committed to developing diverse career pathways, strengthening communities, and building a sustainable workforce for the future.

Applications are reviewed regularly don't miss the chance to lead meaningful change across our early careers landscape.

Morgan Sindall Infrastructure is proud to be an equal opportunities employer, accredited as Positive About Disabled People and an Investors in People organisation.

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