Early Careers Lead

About the Role
Reporting to the Learning & Talent Manager – Ireland, this role is all about delivering BAM’s Early Careers Programme. You will play a key part in making sure our early careers team members have a consistent, high-quality experience that helps them grow into the future leaders and professionals of BAM UK&I. From recruitment and onboarding to development and retention, you will help shape a programme that supports our long-term talent needs and ensures our early careers talent is set up for success.

The role is based in Kill, Co. Kildare, with some travel to various locations across Ireland during the academic year. We offer hybrid & flexible working

Key Objectives:

• Lead the delivery and continuous improvement of BAM’s Early Careers Programmes.
• Collaborate with key business stakeholders to align roles with talent needs.
• Ensure development frameworks are structured, inclusive, and impactful.
• Provide clear development pathways and support mechanisms for Early Careers Colleagues.
• Promote BAM’s Early Careers programmes externally, continuing to build partnerships with universities and industry bodies.

Key Responsibilities

• Programme Delivery:
  Deliver the operational aspects of the Early Careers programmes across BAM Ireland, ensuring alignment with workforce planning and business priorities. Oversee recruitment to attract diverse, high-quality candidates, and design engaging induction, development modules, rotations, and progression pathways.

• Stakeholder Engagement:
  Build strong relationships with universities, industry bodies, and professional institutions. Support learners and line managers through coaching and mentoring, act as the point of contact for all programme stakeholders, and represent BAM at events to promote our employer brand.

• Governance & Reporting:
  Ensure compliance with internal policies and external standards. Monitor KPIs, retention, and progression data, track individual development plans, and oversee contracts with external providers.

• Continuous Improvement:
  Evaluate programme impact using feedback and data. Drive innovation by adopting best practices and leveraging technology to enhance the learner experience.

Who are we looking for?

Essential Experience

• 3 + years proven experience coordinating graduate or early careers programmes.
• Strong experience working with Apprentice providers, Solas & government agencies
• Strong knowledge of graduate recruitment, development, and talent management strategies.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, working with universities, managers, and industry bodies.
• Strong organisational & communication skills with impeccable attention to detail.

Desirable Experience

• Experience working within the construction, infrastructure, or engineering sectors.
• Familiarity with digital learning platforms and graduate development technologies.
• Knowledge of diversity, equality, and inclusion practices in early careers recruitment.
• Accreditation or qualifications in Learning & Development, Talent Management, or HR.
• Experience managing accredited development programmes linked to professional institutions

Why Join Us?

This is a great opportunity to become part of a passionate, enthusiastic team that truly values the impact of early careers, it is a key strategic priority for our business. You will be joining a large, supportive HR community of over 140 experienced and energetic professionals who are committed to making a difference and having fun while doing it.

We are serious about Learning, Development & Talent and we will support your personal and professional growth every step of the way. On top of a competitive salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing and work-life balance, including:

• A wide range of family-friendly policies

• Company car / car allowance / travel allowance

• 8% matched pension contributions

• Private healthcare

• Life assurance

• 26 days annual leave

• 2 wellbeing days

• 1 volunteering day

• Ongoing personal and professional development opportunities

Your work environment

People are at the heart of what we do at BAM. We recognise that creating a diverse and inclusive environment that nurtures our employees and encourages them to bring their best and whole self to work is crucial. We’re on an exciting journey to get us there by recruiting the very best talent to join us regardless of race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or other characteristics.

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Our recruitment process, what you need to know?

BAM is committed to ensuring a fully inclusive recruitment and onboarding process, so if at any time you feel we need to do something to make it more accessible to you, do not hesitate to contact the recruitment team.

Please apply for this role with a full Cv & Cover letter outlining your experience.

Full job description details will be discussed at interview stage.

We look forward to receiving your application!