Head Office
Early Careers Manager

About the job

  • Trade House, Mead Avenue, Houndstone Business Park, Yeovil, BA22 8RT
  • Competitive
  • Permanent Full Time (37.5 hours) - Permanent
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Overview

Early careers are fundamental to our talent and succession strategy, providing a robust and high-quality pipeline of talent to meet our people and business priorities.
In this pivotal role, you will report to the Leadership and talent Manager and engage with key stakeholders across the organization. Your mission will be to drive impactful Early Career initiatives that nurture critical skills for the future, empower talent acceleration, and deliver an outstanding experience for our colleagues.
This newly created role presents an excellent opportunity for an individual to lead and shape our early careers strategy.

We believe that a hybrid, flexible working approach offers you – and your colleagues – the best of both worlds. Face-to-face collaboration is an integral part of our warm, friendly culture, so you’ll work from our head office three days a week, working flexibly around our core working hours of 10am-3pm. Beyond that, how, when and where you work is up to you. With a subsidised canteen, free parking and a comfortable, relaxed environment, we’ve worked hard to build an office you’ll want to work in. We also know that, when it comes to school pick-ups and home deliveries, it’s nice to have the flexibility to do both.

Key responsibilities

  • Work with Stakeholders and Leadership & Talent Manager to define a clear Early Careers Strategy, both reflecting business need/overall talent strategy and an attractive employment proposition which supports and elevates our brand
  • Use external insight and networks to stay abreast of and support good practice and innovation with our early careers proposition
  • Collaborate with our Inclusion & Diversity Manager in ensuring that our strategy and programmes support inclusivity and representation.
  • Establish metrics to assess the effectiveness of early career development and programmes, using insight to engage and drive continuous improvement
  • Collaborate across stakeholders in engaging and providing consultancy on the progress/success/priority actions of early careers activities and programmes
  • Work with Recruitment/HRBP’s/ Dof’s identifying early careers pathways to address skills gaps at a functional level and ensure recruitment and selection of high calibre candidates.
  • Manage our network of early careers talent, ensuring they are connected as a cohort and receive a consistent programme experience, as well as building a sense of community.
  • Ensure a consistent and regular drum beat of early careers talent joining the business into direct entry vacancies.
  • Work and collaborate with L&D colleagues to build and realise learning programmes to support Early Careers colleagues, leveraging our digital learning capabilities where required
  • Lead on Apprenticeship programmes being delivered across Head Office and our CSC, owning the relationships with 3rd parties and working in close collaboration with the broader Apprenticeship team in tracking and managing successful completion of programme.
  • Work in collaboration with Resourcing with early careers campaigns with Uni’s, Colleges etc.
  • Lead on building relationships & partnerships with external organisations to build brand awareness of early careers offer and Screwfix as an early career’s employer of choice
  • Lead on outreach with organisations and colleagues to support work placements, internships & work experience in SFX to support our early careers agenda
  • Work with line managers and HR team to ensure early careers experience is of exceptional quality and support development and progression of colleagues.

Required skills & experience

  • Must have experience in Early Careers activities including graduate and apprenticeship recruitment and development.
  • Experience in recruiting/ selecting early careers candidates.
  • Experience in managing relationships with schools, colleges and universities.
  • Ability to multitask and work in an agile way between a number of agendas.
  • Good listening, with strong communications skills to engage colleagues and stakeholders at all levels.
  • Strong stakeholder management and proven experience partnering with external stakeholders and training providers.

What’s in it for You?
We’ve built a workplace that works for you. Here’s how we support your success:

  • Flexible Working: Enjoy a hybrid model—spend three days a week in our welcoming Head Office with flexible hours to fit your life.
  • Belonging & Inclusivity: Join a team that values diversity, equity, and inclusion, where leaders listen and colleagues have your back.
  • Career Progression & Learning: Access award-winning apprenticeships, development programs, and the tools to ‘Make More of Yourself.’
  • Health & Wellbeing: Enjoy subsidized meals, gym discounts, and counselling services through the Retail Trust.
  • Family-First Policies: Inclusive parental leave, enhanced pay, and resources to support your family moments.
  • Financial Perks: Benefit from a market-leading pension scheme, bonuses up to 20%, and exclusive discounts at Screwfix, B&Q, and more.
  • Convenience: Free parking, a relaxed Head Office environment, and flexibility to work at your best.
  • Sustainability That Matters: Join a company committed to protecting the planet through bold initiatives in carbon reduction and sustainable practices.

What Does it Take to Succeed at Screwfix?
We move fast, adapt quickly, and deliver big. If you’re proactive, collaborative, and love a challenge, you’ll thrive here. At Screwfix, the more you put in, the more you get out.

We believe in equity for all. Please let us know at careers@screwfix.com if you need any additional support or adjustments when it comes to your application.

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

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Training
programmes

We’re growing, and we want our people grow with us. That’s why we pull out all the stops to make sure our people continue to learn and develop new skills. It’s all about giving you the tools to build a career that’s right for you.

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Open Development Programme

You can take your career almost anywhere at Screwfix. Whether you want to side-step into another department or expand your business knowledge, this programme offers a huge range of learning modules and is open to all colleagues.

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Aspiring Leader Programme

For those looking to step into management, this programme focuses on action-based learning. Under close mentorship, you’ll develop leadership skills as you take on real business challenges.

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“My job is about supporting people build a great career with development opportunities. And connecting talented, passionate people with each other.”
Tim Fisher | Learning & Development Manager
“The aim is to make sure people are feeling happy and confident. Whether you’re a manager or employee, we want everyone to feel looked after.”
Roami Flint | HR Business Partner
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Be yourself
at Screwfix

We all do better when we’re celebrated for who we are. Which is why a warm, equal and inclusive culture is integral to our culture at Screwfix. Our Employee Inclusion Network, 'Us', helps colleagues to share ideas and work collaboratively in pursuit of a fairer, more diverse workplace. With the support of our leadership team, ‘Us’ is comprised and led by true Ambassadors for Diversity & Inclusion. It’s an open space where colleagues can share experiences, learn about allyship, and ultimately, feel free to be themselves. 

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Head Office

Our Head Office is in Yeovil, Somerset: a beautiful location in the heart of the West Country. Within easy reach of London, working flexibly in Somerset offers a great balance of tranquillity and opportunity.

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Head Office location

Trade House, Houndstone Business Park, Mead Ave, Yeovil BA22 8RT

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Application process

Apply

Apply

Applying is simple, quick and easy. Just complete our application form and attach your CV, then sit back while we review your application.

Interview

Interview

Prior to your interview, we recommend a thorough read of our careers page and even a trip to your local Trade Counter, to learn as much about us as possible. Your interview will consist of competency-based questions, and a chat about your experience, knowledge of Screwfix and the role you’ve applied for.

Offer

Offer

If we think we’re a good match, we’ll make you an official offer. Once you’ve accepted and we’ve completed the pre-employment checks, you’ll receive your shiny new contract.

Early Careers Manager

  • Yeovil, BA22 8RT
  • Competitive
  • Permanent Full Time (37.5 hours) - Permanent
Apply Now