Early Careers Advisor - 12 month FTC

About us

You've probably heard of Autotrader, but do you know what we're all about?

We're the most trusted, most visited automotive marketplace in the UK. A heritage brand and a tech innovator. We bring together vehicle buyers and sellers to give them real choices. Cars may be what we're best known for but we’re also the place for pretty much everything else on wheels, from e-bikes to caravans. 

In the automotive world, change is a constant, that’s why we take our job of untangling the complex car-buying journey very seriously. 
 
At our core, we’re all about people. We go our own way while embracing diversity and celebrating our differences. We dedicate ourselves to the idea that we work better together. 

Autotrader is a beautiful, surprising and vibrant place to work. We might not be for everyone, but we could be perfect for you. 

About the job 

We’re looking for an Early Careers Advisor to join our People & Culture team based in our Manchester office on a 12-month fixed term contract.  

You might think being a car enthusiast is a must for this role, but that’s not the case! Instead, we are looking for someone with a genuine passion for supporting people as they begin, or change, their career. 

You’ll work as part of a small but dedicated Early Careers team. The team is responsible for delivering and evolving our early careers programmes, which currently include apprenticeships (levels 3–6) across multiple pathways—with a focus on Software Developer and Sales Executive level 4 standards—as well as a graduate programme, internships, T-Level placements, and outreach. 

You’ll work closely, and build strong relationships with, different business areas, managers, external providers, and the wider people & culture team—including our L&D, Resourcing, and People Partnering teams—to ensure seamless coordination and support for early careers programmes. 

You’ll coach and guide our early careers colleagues, as well as their managers and mentors. From onboarding and safeguarding to performance and development, you’ll ensure they achieve milestones, complete learning objectives, and receive the right level of support to enable high performance in their roles. 

Externally, you will work with training providers, educational institutions, STEM and tech communities to actively raise awareness of future talent initiatives, helping to attract a wider range of candidates ensuring our programmes remain innovative and inclusive. 

What we're looking for 

• An understanding of early careers programmes—for example apprenticeships, internships, graduate programmes, and T Level placements
• Experience designing and delivering outreach activities, onboarding and workshops for early careers colleagues and students
• Confidence in coaching, mentoring, and supporting both early career colleagues and managers/mentors, developing strong relationships and driving positive outcome for both groups
• Experience of working with training providers and education establishments, building partnerships, setting clear performance expectations, and conducting regular progress reviews to ensure programme quality and learner success
• Demonstrated strong organisational, prioritisation and diary management skills within a fast-paced environment
• You’ll be a natural communicator and networker, able to forge strong partnerships within the people team and cultivate meaningful relationships across the wider business and educational institutions
• You’ll be proactive, curious, and community-minded—someone who asks great coaching questions, shares ideas, and embraces feedback
• An understanding of the legal and funding frameworks around skills levy and apprenticeships, safeguarding policies and educational pathways in England is desirable
• Experience working in early careers within the Tech or Digital industry is desirable 

We value adaptability, humility, and decisiveness. If you’re someone who can pivot with change, make learner-focused decisions, and contribute to a culture of inclusion and continuous improvement, we’d love to hear from you. 

Benefits 

We’re offering a salary of £35,000 – £40,000 dependent on skills and experience. 

You'll have 28 days holiday per year, and that's in addition to bank holidays and half day closures on Christmas and New Year's Eve. 

That’s not all. You'll be enrolled in our pension scheme, where our standard contributions are 7% and employee contributions are 5%. We also have comprehensive private medical cover, enhanced family leave provisions and much more.  

We always want to give you the support you need and help prioritise your wellbeing, that’s why we provide access to 24/7 online GP and dentist, as well as specialist support for assisted fertility, gender dysphoria, menopause, period care plans and lots more.   

On top of all that, our hybrid model, Connected Working, combines the best of both worlds – office and home working. You'll spend a minimum of 3 days a week in the office with your team, focused on collaboration and connection.

Additionally, we have our remote-first periods at set times during summer and winter. During these periods, you can work remotely anywhere in the UK and from certain locations abroad. 

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