At Frasers Group we’re rethinking retail. Through digital innovation and unique store experiences, we’re serving our consumers with the world’s best sports, premium and luxury brands globally. As a leader in the industry, we’re elevating the retail experience for our consumers through our collection of established brands, including Sports Direct, FLANNELS, USC, Frasers, and GAME.

The Professional Development Lead will report directly into the Head of Early Careers and Professional Development. 

You will manage & co-ordinate the Fraser Group Apprenticeship programmes and provider relationships across all areas of the business. This role will be instrumental in giving guidance and supporting our Managers and Apprentices. You will have responsibility for owning the smooth running of the programme. The Professional Development Lead will be passionate about ensuring its success and continued growth within the business.

To do this you will own the relationships with Frasers Third Party Apprenticeship Providers to manage the Apprentices experiences and be responsible for the Apprentices having a successful onboarding experience. Including seeking and gathering regular feedback of all parties involved, to analyse the data for trend/successes and concerns.

This role will involve building relationships with local education establishments to support the Early Career pipeline, through embedding work experience programmes and Adult Education Budget initiatives, for example ESOL or Bootcamps. Along with attending relevant Apprenticeship roadshows/events.

• A sound knowledge of Apprenticeships and experience of advice and guidance.
• Understanding of funding rules
• Proactive and can-do attitude
• Confident and engaging presenter
• Experience with dealing with senior stake holders
• Strong influencing and negotiation skills
• Genuine passion for nurturing early careers talent
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Experience of collaboration with other departments and being able build, long-lasting strong relationships
• High attention to detail and accuracy

An opportunity like this at Frasers is for the fearless. The potential is massive, the experience unrivalled. To be able to make the most of it you need to live and breathe our principles:

• Think without limits and take the team with you
• Own it and back yourself
• Be relevant to people, partners and the planet