ReqID: NEW0001TA **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. Watch this short clip to discover how Arup are shaping a better world and how you could be a part of it! **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 organization, 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 organization. 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 .. Please note, to ensure we remain GDPR compliant do not send your CV directly to us via this email. **What we offer you** Benefits that Work (US) - At Arup, we have a comprehensive and valuable benefits program that works for our employees and their families while keeping costs low. These benefits provide health and welfare security for you as well as paid time off for rest and renewal. As a member of Arup, everyone shares in our success through a global profit share scheme (payments are dependent on the firm’s financial performance). Our Global Profit Share Plan (paid bi-annually) provides an opportunity for you to share in the success of the Firm. As a valued employee of Arup, you can also choose to participate in our 401(k) plan with up to 10% company match to help you save for your future Flexible Working - We believe that flexible arrangements create a more inclusive way of working that supports our diversity and the wellbeing of our people. Options for alternative schedules and the ability to work outside of the office for a portion of your workweek are available New Jersey Hiring Range – Hiring Range - The good faith base salary hiring range for this job if performed in New Jersey is $139,000 to $170,000 per year. This range is commensurate with experience, educational background, and skill level. Benefits are not included in the base salary. Please note hiring ranges for candidates performing work outside of New Jersey will differ. Arup is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, spouse of a protected veteran, or disability. Recruitment Agencies - We have a Preferred Supplier List of trusted partners to assist us when required and do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on the list. Closing Date - 12th February 2025 EOE-Protected Veterans/Disability