Graduate Recruitment & Development Manager

You will play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering the early careers strategy across the UK and European offices. With a strong reputation for excellence and innovation, the business is known for its inclusive, people-first culture and its ambitious strategic plan.

In this role, you'll take ownership of trainee recruitment and development, from attraction and assessment through to onboarding, learning and progression, while also contributing to wider L&D initiatives, internship programmes, and inclusive hiring practices. You'll be a key contact for early careers talent, ensuring they are supported throughout their journey and helping embed a culture of development and opportunity.

What they can offer:

• Small Team, Big Impact: With a small team, your voice will be heard. You'll have autonomy, support, and the ability to truly shape the early careers journey across the business.
• Future-Focused: The firm isn't resting on tradition. It's boldly looking ahead-powered by a 5-year strategic plan and an energised workforce committed to continuous growth and development.
• High Profile Work: The calibre of work is outstanding, with global partnerships and a progressive outlook that sets the firm apart from competitors.
• Culture First: People genuinely come first. The company fosters a culture of openness, creativity, and collaboration. Diversity and inclusion are woven into the fabric of the business-not just as a principle, but as a lived reality.

What you will be doing:

As the Early Careers Recruitment & Development Manager, you will:

• Own and lead the recruitment process for trainee and early-career roles across the UK and Europe
• Manage the complete lifecycle of early careers talent-from attraction to onboarding, development, qualification and beyond
• Spearhead new outreach strategies, build relationships with universities, and shape employer branding
• Champion inclusive hiring practices and act as a role model for a culture of equity and openness
• Play a key part in developing firm-wide learning and development programmes
• Support the creation of internship and apprenticeship routes
• Mentor and collaborate with junior team members

What experience you will bring

• Proven experience in early careers recruitment and development
• Passion for learning and employee growth
• Organisational flair and the ability to juggle competing priorities with confidence
• Creativity and curiosity to drive change and build something even better
• A confident communicator who thrives in a collaborative setting

Ready to apply?

If you're motivated by the idea of joining a firm where your work directly shapes the next generation of professionals-and where every day brings the chance to make an impact - I want to hear from you.

Apply now to join a team where people matter, ambition is real, and your ideas will have room to fly.