Location: Daresbury Laboratory, Warrington

Hours: Full-Time (We value work-life balance and are open to discussing flexible working arrangements. However, on-site work is required 3 days per week)

At Daresbury Laboratory, our team of scientists, technologists, engineers, and business support professionals work together to explore the unknown and transform their findings into groundbreaking work. We provide the opportunity to be surrounded by world-leading experts, continuously learn, and indulge your curiosity.

We are currently seeking an Advisor to join our Early Careers team and support the coordination of our graduate and student schemes. In this role, you will bring expertise in Graduate Programme management, providing operational coordination and administrative support to our STFC Graduate and Student Schemes. Collaborating closely with the Senior Graduate Advisor and our L&D colleagues, you will contribute to the planning, continuous improvement, and implementation of the graduate and student development programs.

Key responsibilities include representing and promoting the schemes to potential recruits and partner organizations, as well as offering pastoral care and developmental support to our Graduates and Students. Additionally, you will provide proactive and responsive guidance to Managers, Supervisors, Graduates, and Students.

Person Specification:

– Knowledge, understanding, and experience of Graduate and Student programs in the UK
– Experience in designing and/or delivering learning and development interventions and/or events
– Experience in managing/supporting graduates/students or individuals in the early stages of their careers
– Strong organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail
– Excellent teamwork skills and the ability to build collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders
– Strong oral, written, and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences

Occasional travel within the UK and Europe will be required, including visits to UKATC in Edinburgh for graduate and student support. Some unsocial hours will also be necessary for attendance at careers fairs and participation in Graduate Team activities such as site visits, annual awards ceremonies, outward-bound weeks, and the annual Graduate Conference.

Our Early Career Advisers come from diverse backgrounds with skills developed in previous roles such as apprenticeships, local authority, education, and HR. Whether you have experience in line management or supervision, delivering Information Advice and Guidance (IAG), or mentoring, we are looking for passionate individuals to support our apprentices and contribute to our organization’s diverse activities.

Our Benefits:

We offer a flexible working scheme (based on business requirements), a defined benefit pension scheme, 30 days of annual leave, 10.5 bank holiday/privilege days, and several other benefits.

As one of Europe’s largest research organizations, there is always something new to learn here – about the world, your career, and most importantly, yourself. Join us and discover what you can accomplish!

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