Talent Acquisition Partner – Next Generation
The Talent Acquisition Partner Next Generation is responsible for designing and implementing the attraction and selection process for the Intern, Graduate and Apprentice Programmes, ensuring a diverse, equitable and inclusive recruitment process across CBRE GWS Business lines. This role will have direct responsibility for the apprenticeship programme. Reporting to the Talent Acquisition Lead and working with a flexible structure alongside Talent Acquisition (TA), Learning and Talent Management (L&TM), TA Marketing and the wider Next Gen teams, the partner will deliver recruitment activity and a seamless candidate experience across CBRE GWS.
What You’ll Do
- Responsible for strategic approach to next generation TA
- Managing relationships with a broad range of stakeholders internally (Technical Directors, leadership, L&TM, business etc) / externally (Universities, schools, charity partnerships, and societies) & partners for apprenticeship schemes
- Advertising, sourcing & screening for UK technical apprenticeship scheme for all GWS business lines
- Promoting CBRE GWS as an employer of choice for Next Gen internally/externally and through creating/updating collateral that empowers the business to also promote this, e.g., Hiring Manager toolkit
- Acting as SME/point of contact for TA on Next Gen recruiting, e.g., educating & sharing clearly defined recruitment & selection process for grad / intern / apprentice schemes to TA/business both in & outside of UK; owning & clearly communicating UK Next Generation recruitment timelines etc
- Providing data & insights on Next Gen hiring including DEI objectives & ensuring those objectives are met
- Collaborating closely with the business, L&TM, business line dedicated TA teams to ensure a world class approach to Next Generation hiring which enables our business to thrive
- Design and overseeing of Assessment Centre assessments, designing scoring matrix, running assessor briefing and wash up sessions
- Lead on assessment centres, act as a point of contact for internal stakeholders to advise on recruitment strategy
- Work closely with C&C steerco, EBRGs and diversity communities’ team to ensure we are building diverse talent pipelines from school through to university
- Act as the candidate’s liaison throughout the hiring process ensuring a positive experience and high retention rate
- Working in collaboration with other members of the Talent Acquisition and People team to ensure the delivery of high- quality recruits against requirements from diverse pools of candidates
- Promote CBRE employer brand initiatives to attract diverse talent, actively participating across the TA team ensuring best practice is shared and implemented
- Update Avature (ATS) and other reporting systems to enable weekly and monthly TA activity reports
- Support charity partners, C&C Partnerships, and third‑party suppliers to enhance the Next Gen recruitment process and support the C&C targets
- Support Next Gen recruitment activity across EMEA, liaising with international TA partners and People leads to identify hiring needs, eligibility criteria and target schools
- Engage with target schools, Universities, and charities to run in‑house workshops, CV skills sessions, presentations etc to promote CBRE GWS and attract talent into the Next Gen Schemes
- Support L&TM with hosting induction programmes for intern, apprentices, and graduates into the business
- Ensure the team supports the graduates and apprentices through a range of professional qualifications
What You’ll Need
- Recruitment experience within Next Generation (apprentices, graduates & Interns)
- Experienced in the use of resourcing technologies and social networking to build candidate/talent pools
- A passion for Diversity Equity and Inclusion in all approaches
- Recruitment technology – ATS expertise, varied search and sourcing methods, LinkedIn, talent pooling and market mapping
- Excellent MS Office Skills
- Thrives on working in a fast moving, creative, flexible environment
- Excellent stakeholder management & business partnering skills, working with senior leaders, communities’ partnerships and training suppliers
Why CBRE
CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBRE), a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company headquartered in Dallas, is the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm (based on 2024 revenue). The company has more than 140,000 employees (including Turner & Townsend employees) serving clients in more than 100 countries. CBRE serves clients through four business segments: Advisory (leasing, sales, debt origination, mortgage serving, valuations); Building Operations & Experience (facilities management, property management, flex space & experience); Project Management (program management, project management, cost consulting); Real Estate Investments (investment management, development). Please visit our website at www.cbre.com.
CBRE UK was recognized as one of the Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers 2025, a list compiled by the Department for Education to honor organizations with outstanding commitment to apprenticeship training.
Our Values in Hiring
At CBRE, we are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels they belong. We value diverse perspectives and experiences, and we welcome all applications.
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