Early Careers Administrator

Early Careers Administrator Location – Within commutable distance of Edinburgh, Warrington or Newcastle What you will be doing: As part of our HR team, you will support our Early Careers strategy by coordinating attraction, engagement and recruitment activities that help bring future talent into Galliford Try. Working closely with the Early Careers Manager and Early Careers Partner, you will support relationships with schools, colleges and universities, maintain talent pipelines, and ensure the smooth delivery of Early Careers initiatives while championing our values and employer brand. * Manage Early Careers vacancy advertising across job boards and recruitment channels. * Screen applications, shortlist candidates and coordinate progression through recruitment stages, including interviews and feedback. * Provide a positive candidate experience by managing communications, responding to queries and maintaining engagement throughout the process. * Support the delivery of careers fairs, employability events, Open Doors and engagement activities with schools, colleges and universities. * Monitor Early Careers initiatives, placements and talent pipelines, providing updates and insights where required. * Maintain accurate recruitment and programme records, ensuring data integrity, confidentiality and GDPR compliance. * Support continuous improvement across the Early Careers function and contribute to wider HR initiatives aligned with company values. * Promote an inclusive, customer-focused approach and support equal opportunities across Galliford Try. About you: * Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines. * Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders. * Customer-focused approach with a passion for delivering an excellent candidate experience. * Strong attention to detail, analytical mindset and ability to maintain accurate records. * Self‑motivated with the ability to work independently and take ownership of tasks. * Proficient in Microsoft Office packages, digital platforms and social media, with a commitment to working in line with Galliford Try’s values and Health & Safety responsibilities. What We Can Offer in Return: With an impressive order book of over £4.1 billion we are one of the industry’s leading principal contractors, affording you the opportunity to work on some of the UK’s most exciting projects offering you stability as well as the chance to stretch your capabilities and realise long held career goals. You will be joining diverse teams working at an high professional level with exceptional levels of commitment. With an ambitious strategy, we’re poised for further growth and success, so if you’re committed, talented and enthusiastic, Galliford Try is the right place for you. We are committed to maintaining the physical and mental wellbeing of all our people, through our ‘Be Well’ programme which offers discounts on certain products, advice and support for a range of issues. We invest in high‑quality training for employees of all levels, from our leadership development framework to our apprenticeship programmes. Through our Career Paths initiative, individuals receive tailored training and support to fulfil their potential. Our industry is all about creating talented teams that excel in their areas of expertise. As an employer, we know you are most motivated to give your best when you feel valued and engaged. Our Agile Working programme empowers you with flexibility in when, where and how you work. Where appropriate, site and office‑based employees can take advantage of a wide variety of working practices, offering different amounts of structure, regularity and flexibility to suit your needs as well as those of your wider team. Our benefits: We put our people first and our benefits package reflects that by offering a comprehensive range of attractive options to help support your career on top of a competitive salary. * Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with years of service, plus the opportunity to purchase further holidays * A wide range of corporate discounts * Cycle to Work schemes * Comprehensive pension plan * Competitive family leave policy * Regular Save as You Earn share purchase scheme * Private medical scheme options are available for all salaried employees and our employee assistance programme also provides free 24/7 support to those who need it * Paid for yearly membership to one recognised professional association relevant to your role About us: Our purpose is to improve people’s lives through building the facilities and infrastructure that communities need, providing opportunities for our people to learn, grow and progress, working with our supply chain to promote the very best working practice and caring for the environment in which we work. We do this by holding true to our values, delivering excellence for our clients and the community, being passionate about our role in providing vital services, putting integrity at the heart of our business by doing the right thing, and collaborating with our clients, supply chain and stakeholders to deliver lasting change and long‑term value. For more information on this role or to enquire about other positions available within our business please contact Jenny Reid – jenny.reid@gallifordtry.co.uk Additional Information: Galliford Try welcomes applications from candidates who would like to work full‑time, part‑time and / or flexibly and this will be discussed in more detail as part of the recruitment process. We encourage you and would be grateful if you could confirm any requirements we can reasonably fulfil to make this application a positive experience for you. Don’t meet every requirement of the role? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Galliford Try, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement of the role, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. As a Disability Confident employer, we have committed to offer an interview to any candidate with a long‑term health condition or disability that meet the essential criteria for the advertised position. Please contact the Resourcing Partner listed within the job advert if you believe this applies to you. We will also take the opportunity to discuss any adjustments required for your interview. A full job description for this role is available upon request. J-18808-Ljbffr