Early Careers Business Partner – Apprenticeships

Connecting people, places, and communities through innovation and responsible infrastructure.Our StorySince 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 CultureWe'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 ForWe'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 OpportunityThis 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 DoPastoral Support & Apprentice ExperienceDesign and embed a consistent pastoral support standard across MSIProvide expert guidance on apprentice performance, placements, wellbeing and safeguardingDeliver training for line managers and pastoral leadsCreate opportunities for apprentices to connect, network and support community initiativesDevelop an induction standard and a personal-skills L&D offer for new talent apprenticesCollaborate with the Graduate BP to create a clear pathway between degree apprenticeships and MSI's graduate programmeProgramme Design & Workforce PlanningWork with Head of Organisational Development to identify skills needs and talent pipeline gapsDevelop "core" apprenticeship programmes that offer high-quality, scalable solutionsSupport local teams in designing bespoke apprenticeship pathways where requiredEnsure all prerequisites for success are in place before launch of new programmesTraining Provider & Funding ManagementImplement a robust process for provider selection, contract management and performance oversightConsolidate and strengthen relationships with strategic training providersAct as a super-user for MSI's levy account, advising on funding rules across England, Scotland and WalesProvide second-line support for provider and contract queriesData, Reporting & GovernanceWork with People Admin to develop accurate reporting and dashboardsMonitor performance and progression at apprentice and cohort levelUse data to drive early interventions and continuous improvementSupport governance forums with insight and recommendationsSocial Value AlignmentLead collaboration between Early Careers, Social Value, and Work Winning teamEnsure local projects' Social Values commitments align with apprenticeship and talent pipeline opportunitiesSupport quarterly workforce and Social Values pipeline reviewsOther Key ResponsibilitiesAdvise Talent Acquisitions and external partners on apprentice recruitmentLead National Apprenticeship Week activity and identify further opportunities to promote Morgan Sindall Infrastructure's offeringAct as a Designated Safeguarding Lead for apprenticesWhat We're Looking ForDeep expertise in apprenticeships including funding, pastoral support and provider managementExperience designing inclusive, high-quality early-career programmesStrong knowledge of safeguarding and a commitment to best practiceUnderstanding of employment law relating to apprentices across the UKExcellent stakeholder management and influencing skillsConfident facilitator, communicator and relationship-builderA collaborative mindset and passion for continuous improvementComfortable working at both strategic and hands-on delivery levelsWhat's In It For YouA rare opportunity to shape the future of early talent in a national infrastructure businessSupportive networks, purposeful work and the chance to make a measurable impactDevelopment opportunities across organisational development, workforce planning and strategyFlexibility in how and where you workA culture that values integrity, inclusion and innovationApply 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.