UK College Coordinator & Engagement

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Location: Glasgow, United Kingdom

Thales is a global technology leader with more than 83,000 employees on five continents. With over 7,500 people in the UK, operating across defence, space, aerospace, and digital security, we help build a future we can all trust. Thales supports the security and stability of our nation by providing extraordinary technology to our customers, as well as delivering social value to the UK with our products and services.

UK Academy Coordinator
Location: Glasgow
Hybrid: 3 days required on site

The OME Skills Academy aims to deliver an exceptional experience for the Early Careers community and futureproof the skills in OME

The Optronic & Missile Electronics (OME) UK College Coordinator & Engagement Lead will support talent development and engagement within the OME College team. Key responsibilities include providing business administration for the College, partnering with the OME UK Head of College and College Lead to deliver the Skills & Knowledge Hub, collaborating with the OME BL Academy team on strategy, and driving the OME engagement plan with HR partners. This role is vital to upskilling, developing, and retaining talent in line with company strategy.

Job role
* Provide business admin support and manage College enquiries.
* Coordinate Training Calendar with leads and trainers.
* Assist with events, onboarding, and inductions.
* Track and report on initiatives and KPIs, and producing records.
* Foster relationships with partners and internal teams. and promote success stories on social media.
* Lead projects and ensure alignment with Academy activities.
* Support employee recognition and engagement events.
* Work with Internal Communications to boost engagement

Desired attributes
* Strong communication and business awareness.
* Independent, organized, meets deadlines.
* Proactive, quick thinker under pressure.
* Skilled in virtual tech and MS Office.
* Available for external events.

Core Benefits:
On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package, which includes;
* Performance-related bonus
* Half day every Friday, usually finishing around 13:00
* 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) plus opportunity to buy up to 40 hours/year (pro rata)
* 24 hours volunteering paid for
* Private healthcare (grade dependent)
* Pension scheme
* Life cover24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app
* Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers
* Gym membership discounts
* You can read about some of our other benefits here: UK benefits | Thales Group

Connect with Fiona Tal, Talent Acquisition Partner #LI-FT1 who is eager to explore together with you this exciting opportunity.

Security Clearance Requirement:
Due to the nature of the work that we do at Thales, many of our roles are subject to security restrictions. This role requires Security Clearance (SC). It would be advantageous if currently held, however, if not currently held, it is a requirement that the successful applicant undergo, achieve, and maintain SC Clearance prior to commencing employment.

To be eligible for full SC, you generally need to have resided in the UK for the last 5 years. In some circumstances, a minimum of 3 years' residence in the UK over the last 5 years may be accepted, with additional overseas checks.

Please visit the UKSV website for further guidance: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels/national-security-vetting-clearance-levels.
At Thales, we ensure equal opportunities, pay and working conditions for all. The benefits we offer include private medical insurance, buying or selling annual leave, cycle to work schemes, employee discounts, paid volunteering day, stocks and shares, annual bonus and much more depending on the role. Read more about our benefits here.

We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued for who they are and the unique strengths they bring. Discover more about our programmes, employee networks, wellbeing policies, and inclusive features here.

If this role isn't quite right for you, we encourage you to join our talent community where your details will be shared with our recruitment teams for other potential opportunities. Join the Talent Community here.

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