Joining Arup

Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world.

The Arup People Function is undergoing an exciting period of transformation. As we move towards a new operating model, we are streamlining our processes and aligning our global delivery to ensure an excellent member experience that reflects our values and supports the Arup strategy.

Future Skills is a sub team of the Talent Acquisition & Mobility (TA&M) Centre of Expertise (CoE). Our global team operates within a matrix organisation spanning five regions, our other global functions, and over 30 countries to deliver integrated talent acquisition and mobility initiatives that empower and inspire our members.  The role will report to the Global Head of Future Skills. 

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The Opportunity

You will play a key role in identifying and developing the future skills strategy by designing and implementing initiatives to enable the desired workforce transformation. The work is fast paced and highly visible within the global arena and will involve interacting with global senior stakeholders, requiring significant influencing and prioritisation skills. 

Working across specialist teams, you will coach and enable the delivery of a range of skill identification and intervention projects ensuring we attract, develop, and retain a diverse and high-performing workforce

You will –

Implement a Strategic Workforce Planning (SWP) framework and methodology to create a skills plan aligning with the business strategy. This includes identifying future skills needs and creating detailed near-term demand plans to inform Talent Acquisition strategies.  Create a roadmap to scale SWP enterprise wide, including making strategic recommendations on system capabilities, toolkits, and delivery methods.  Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of SWP, identifying areas for process improvements. Scope opportunities for workforce re- and upskilling to drive a 'build' mindset, enabling workforce agility, mobility, and career development. Identify opportunities to embed future skills into a global Early Careers programme framework.  Based off of this, direct the design and development of Early Careers programmes, working with subject matter experts in Apprenticeships, Graduates, and Internships.  Working with the Candidate Experience, Candidate Attraction, and Regional TA Delivery teams to embed EDI commitments through future skills programmes, promoting social mobility and community engagement initiatives. Identify and develop relationships with key partners aligned the Future Skills strategy, including apprentice trailblazers, universities, external bodies, and industry leaders. Foster these relationships to position Arup as a thought leader in the future skills space and represent the company at events, conferences, and speaking opportunities. Collaborate with the Talent, Management and Learning functions to establish a core link to the future skills agenda. 

At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective – in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas.

You will have the opportunity do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve.

Is this role right for you?

We are looking for people who:

Have passion and energy in shaping and creating a skills-powered organisation, promoting the overall development of this growth area for the People team. Have exposure to Strategic Workforce Planning or a related field, with a focus on large scale, enterprise-wide initiatives.  Evidence of driving a truly strategic approach to projects with a track record of developing and completing initiatives with return on investment in this space. Demonstrate significant management experience with the ability to influence and engage members at all levels of the organisation . Proven ability as a thought leader in designing innovative solutions to drive the right business outcome, taking others on the change journey. Experience in one or more of Emerging Talent/Early Careers, Talent Acquisition, or Mobility to successfully embed SWP within a broader Talent agenda, would be an advantage.  Are naturally collaborative.  Excellent collaboration skills are essential, with exposure to working cross-functionally and partnering with wider People Partnering teams, Talent and Learning, and business leaders alike.  Can confidently understand data, with the ability to distil complex information into simple narrative through dialogue, papers, and presentations.

Not ready to apply just yet, or have a few questions? Contact Liz Wigley at liz.wigley@arup.com. Please note, to ensure we remain GDPR compliant do not send your CV directly to us via this email.

What we offer you 

At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together. 

Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.  

We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts. 

We also provide Private medical insurance, Life assurance, Accident insurance and Income protection cover. In addition, you’ll have access to flexible benefits to help you look after all aspects of your wellbeing and give you the freedom and flexibility to find the best solutions for you, your family, and your individual needs.

Different people, shared values 

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence. 

Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup. 

We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please contact Liz Wigley at liz.wigley@arup.com.. to let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application or interview process, and/or to perform the essential functions of the role. We will do everything we can to support you. 

Our Application Process 

To understand what to expect next, please visit https://www.arup.com/careers/recruitment-process/ 
 
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Closing Date - 17th February 2025