Prinal Shah
National Early Careers Manager Talent Acquisition a d HR People Business Partner @Holcim UK
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WORK HISTORY
National Early Careers Manager Talent Acquisition a d HR People Business Partner @Holcim UK
Designing and delivering early careers programmes including internships, apprenticeships (Levels 2–7), undergraduate and graduate schemes as well as support the training and development of internal staff (upskiling) with bespoke programs. •Leading end-to-end programme management: recruitment, onboarding, induction, engagement, development, and succession planning•Collaborating with internal stakeholders and external training providers to align programmes with evolving business needs•Building and maintaining strong partnerships with universities, colleges, and educational institutions to support attraction and outreach•Creating bespoke internal training programmes, including tailored leadership, management, and green skills offerings•Leading annual recruitment strategies to increase diversity and ensure programmes reflect market and business needs•Managing the Apprenticeship Levy to ensure full utilisation and measurable return on investment•Ensuring all programmes are fit for purpose and aligned with both current and future workforce requirementsKey Achievements:•Implemented a full early careers talent strategy, including job adverts, partner engagement, and work experience/T Level placements to support CSR and long-term talent pipelines•Achieved a 10% year-on-year increase in ethnic and diversity hires•Developed bespoke internal training programmes to meet emerging business requirements•Increased training and development participation by 25% through alignment with academic calendars
EDUCATION
Nuneaton Training Centre
Level 4
Nuneaton Training Centre
Level 3
The University of Wolverhampton
Bachelor's Degree
Nuneaton Training Centre
Level 3
ABOUT PRINAL SHAH
I am an enthusiastic, practical, and results-driven Early Careers Manager with extensive experience in designing, delivering, and managing high-impact apprenticeship and early careers programs including upskilling and succession planning of exisisting staff within businesses. My career has involved overseeing the full lifecycle of new talent entering a business—from attraction and recruitment through to onboarding, induction, engagement, training delivery, progress monitoring, and succession planning. With a proven ability to work strategically to meet business KPIs, I bring a solution-focused approach and strong stakeholder management skills, working collaboratively with both internal teams and external partners. My experience spans both corporate environments and training providers, having worked with organisations such as Holcim, Redrow, Leicester College, Aspire, Achieve and Advance, Juniper Training, and The First Degree. I have a strong track record of successfully managing multiple projects simultaneously, delivering measurable outcomes and adding long-term value to early careers pipelines. Known for my dependable, adaptable nature, I take pride in being a hardworking professional who consistently contributes positively to team goals and organisational success. SKILLS AND QUALITIES •14 years’ experience within apprenticeships and spending of the apprenticeship levy to support new and exsiting staff with training and development. •Proven experience of deliverying specific training programs to companies needs, including specific leadership and management programs from Level 3 to Level 7, supporting and diversifying new leaders. •Experience of graduate and undergraduate programs. •Proven experience working with various age groups in supporting the delivery of Early Career programmes from intermediate to higher degree apprenticeships (Level 2 to Level 7). •Exceptional knowledge and up to date with Apprenticeship Standards, Education Skills Funding Agency (ESFA), OFSTED Common Inspection Framework, Digital Apprenticeship Service (DAS) and the Apprenticeship Levy. •Proven experience of coaching others using an adaptive approach through objective setting and performance management with staff and learners. •Outgoing and confident with excellent communication skills – ability to consult with various stakeholders to influence decisions. •Full clean driving licence – flexible on locations of work.
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