Early Careers Manager

A quick look at the role.

Your core responsibilities.

• Shape the future of early careers - develop and enhance Biffa’s early careers programmes, ensuring apprentices, graduates, interns, and work experience placements are impactful, well-structured, and aligned with workforce development needs.
• Create unforgettable journeys and build structured programmes that go beyond training - they inspire, challenge, and empower future talent at Biffa.
• Attract top candidates by running standout recruitment campaigns and outreach initiatives to bring in ambitious individuals ready to make an impact.
• Provide holistic development, mentoring, and career progression for our early careers talent, that ensures our leaders of the future thrive within Biffa.
• Build bridges and develop partnerships with universities, colleges, schools and training providers to create strong pipelines of talent.
• Bring data to life by measuring impact, tracking progress, and refining strategies to ensure long-term retention and development.
• Champion inclusion – ensure all early careers programmes are accessible, equitable, and built to unlock opportunities for underrepresented talent.
• Drive social mobility forward by developing strong partnerships with the DWP and leading charities, opening opportunities that truly level the playing field.
• Collaborate across the business to bring impactful, government-backed initiatives to life, like the Armed Forces Covenant and Disability Confident Scheme, removing barriers, unlocking opportunities, and driving meaningful change.