Graduate Programmes Subject Matter Expert

Graduate Programmes Subject Matter Expert

Would you like a rewarding role, in which you really can make a difference? We currently have a vacancy for a Graduate Programmes SME which can be based at any UK BAE Systems site.

As a Graduate Programmes SME, you will manage the overall Graduate Development Framework, which involves the direct management of the HR and Sigma graduates and also includes the management of our work experience, internship and industrial placement programmes. The role also has the responsibility for the UK Graduate Developing You Programmes, to ensure that our learning is relevant, impactful and allows our Graduate populations to grow and develop the skills and mind-set that will be critical to them and the businesses/functions longer term.

This role will provide you with the opportunity to line manage all of the UK Sigma and HR programme participants and ensure that delegates of each are continuously learning and feel engaged and informed.


Your main responsibilities as a Graduate Programmes SME will involve:

General

Leading and reviewing of an integrated and inclusive graduate management service, in partnership with the HR Services team for Early careers and the GART (Graduate Recruitment) team.

Applying knowledge and expertise to business problems in order to support pragmatic and applicable Sigma and HR graduate rotations and assignments

Collaborating with the Central Learning team, to deliver state of the art and impactful development activities

Working with the wider teams, to look at an effective on boarding and exit experience and process

Collaborating with Resourcing COE, HRSS and GART teams to deliver effective resourcing solutions that provide diversity of our graduate populations, specifically focusing on Gender, Disability, Ethnic background and social mobility

Proactively partner with external organisations in order to understand and share industry market trends

Ensuring continuous improvement of graduate programmes through the identification and proposal (to appropriate Steering Groups) for best in class developments and process improvements

Driving the importance of Inclusion and Diversity into each of our Graduate programmes, so that we can make impact on the diversity of our company, via the early careers talent we attract and retain in the company

Supporting transition delivery and stakeholder engagement to ensure a smooth and effective transition of graduate programmes to corporate approaches and/or to the CoE

Leading the design of new solutions or products, in partnership with other CoEs, to support the successful evolution of the Graduate Programme


Your skills and qualifications:

Knowledge of graduate development approaches and an understanding of our UK approach to graduate development

Ability to influence stakeholders at different levels of the business in order to inspire change and continuous improvement

Understanding of external graduate market, market salaries, market competitiveness, competitor activity

CIPD qualification/Bachelor's Degree or equivalent would be desirable but not essential


What we're looking for in you:

In this role you will be able to engage with and motivate graduates; you will also support key stakeholders and support implementation that achieves performance results. You will work collaboratively with others, in a multi team environment in developing solutions and managing business requirements.

Location: Various - Location for the role is flexible, but there is a requirement to work closely with the other SME roles within the Talent team so some travel will be required

Salary: Competitive

Benefits: Our employees receive an excellent benefits package which includes a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. We also offer a range of additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, childcare vouchers, Cycle2work and many local and national employee discounts. Some employees may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The successful candidate will be developed and can expect a strong development plan, to support them in making this critical role, a success.
BAE Systems

BAE Systems is one of the world's leading global defence, security and aerospace companies. We work at the cutting edge of technology, creating more than 100 new inventions every year for customers in over 100 countries.


Head Office

BAE Systems Head Office is in Central London, with a number of support functions and functional specialists based in Farnborough, Hampshire. Head Office is home to a wide range of vital departments, from Strategy and Legal, to HR and Procurement. It is an exciting environment, where people at all levels in the business exchange ideas and develop new projects.

We pride ourselves on employing the best professionals around. Join us and you'll be part of something important; something you can be proud of.

Join us and you'll be at the heart of BAE Systems corporate management. The sheer technical, commercial and cultural diversity of our worldwide business will give you enough challenge and variety to last a career. Throughout it all, we're committed to help you pursue your own ambitions and fulfil your interests within the business.

BAE Systems is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from sections of the community which are currently under-represented at BAE Systems, including women, BAME and applicants with disabilities. Please note we will not use any personal information relating to your background at any stage of the application process.

Inspiring Work, Inspiring People Salary: . Date posted: 21/04/2017