Talent Advisor - London, United Kingdom - Avencia

Avencia
Avencia
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London, United Kingdom

1 month ago

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Talent Advisor - Early Careers:

London Permanent

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About Markel:

Avencia Consulting are an RPO who provide a recruitment service to our client Markel International.


Markel Corporation (NYSE - MKL) a fortune 500 company with over 60 offices in 20+ countries, is a holding company for insurance, reinsurance, specialist advisory and investment operations around the world.


In each of our businesses, we seek to deliver innovative products and adaptable customer service so that we can be a market leader.

Our time horizon is long-term, our approach is disciplined, and our focus is on continuously improving the quality of the customer experience.


Role Overview:

The Talent Development department supports Markel in creating a successful, sustainable organisation that meets its strategic and operational goals by:

  • Improving performance and productivity
  • equipping employees, from contributors to senior leaders, with the skills, tools and knowledge to perform in their current and future roles.
  • Preparing for the future of work reducing skill gaps by identifying needs and empowering employees to expand their abilities, through both targeted L&D curriculums and experiential development opportunities; developing expertise to outpace our competition.
  • Engaging and retaining employees empowering employees to own their career and development through awareness building and transparency of career growth opportunities.

What you'll be doing:


  • Own and lead all aspects of programme delivery for Markel International's early career programmes (graduate, apprenticeship, internships and work experience)
  • Evaluate, continuously improve and supervise all programmes to meet business requirements and insurance market changes
  • Measure success against objectives of the programmes and proactively work with key collaborators to implement improvements where required
  • Support the Senior Talent Specialist with strategic early careers initiatives, such as design and creation of new programmes, and the enhancement of existing programmes, across the International offices
  • Own and manage all outreach activities for early careers, including management of partnerships, to enhance our brand presence, and support young people from disadvantaged backgrounds entering the workplace
  • Responsible for the recruitment cycle, which is managed by our thirdparty supplier
  • Responsible for all apprenticeship activity including account management, providing expertise and guidance to the business on the apprenticeship levy and all associated administration
  • Embed diversity and inclusion principles in all aspects of programmes, monitor success and proactively make improvements where required

What we're looking for:


  • Have prior experience of the talent development and early careers programmes within a fast moving, international, acquisitive business
  • Have experience in designing, creating and implementing early careers programmes
  • Have experience of successfully handling multiple projects
  • Be able to communicate talent management and early careers information to the business in a commercial and pragmatic way, using simple business language
  • Possess analytical ability to be able to manipulate data and present findings
  • Demonstrate effective organisational skills, paying close attention to detail with an ability to prioritise and work to deadlines
  • Show high levels of integrity and discretion as working in an environment where confidentiality and sensitivity must be maintained
  • Present a professional demeanour and interpersonal skills in order to interact well within the team and with internal and external contacts
  • Possess excellent customer service skills
  • Show high levels of integrity and discretion with a passion for treating people fairly
  • Enjoy working in a handson team
  • Be flexible in terms of tasks performed and hours worked

What's in it for you:


  • A very competitive basic salary plus bonus & benefits
  • 25 days' holiday plus Bank Holidays, with the opportunity to buy / sell extra leave
  • Company matched pension scheme, private medical and dental cover, life assurance, travel insurance cover, income protection, a cycle2work scheme, season ticket loan, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), maternity, adoption and shared parental leave pay, paternity plenty more
  • Voluntary benefits designed to suit your lifestyle from discounts and cash back on retail and socialising, to health & wellbeing, travel and technology
  • The possibility of working from both the office and from home (hybrid), flexible working or other options are available
  • You'll get the chance to follow your chosen career path anywhere within Markel
  • You'll be joining a global network of experienced, innovative and dedicated individuals across multiple teams and countries. There are countless opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your ca
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