Halfords

About us

Halfords is on a journey - building the future of motoring and cycling and looking for people who want to help shape what comes next. We’re a place for co‑creators: people who want to make a real impact, take ownership and be part of something that’s still evolving.

As the UK’s leading retailer of motoring and cycling products, we’re supported by one of the country’s largest independent vehicle servicing, maintenance and repair networks through Halfords Autocentres. This breadth gives us a strong, stable foundation - and the freedom to keep innovating and growing.

That means real variety for our colleagues, along with the opportunity to learn, stretch and develop as the business moves forward. Whatever your role, you’ll be part of a team focused on delivering exceptional service - using your expertise to solve problems, guide customers and help keep the nation moving with confidence.

About the role

As an Autocentre Early Careers Co-ordinator, you will play a key role in supporting the growth and success of our Early Careers programmes across the UK, with a primary focus on the North of England covering areas such as Scotland, Newcastle, Lincolnshire, Manchester, Leeds and Liverpool, alongside occasional wider UK travel. Working within the Skills Development team, you will partner closely with the Group Apprenticeship Team Leader to drive the development and delivery of high-quality apprenticeship and early careers initiatives across our Autocentres.

In this role, you will act as a central point of support for colleagues undertaking early careers programmes, ensuring they are engaged, supported, and set up for success throughout their journey. You will build strong, collaborative relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, including Autocentre colleagues, training providers, and colleges, helping to create a positive and effective learning experience that delivers both individual and business outcomes.

This is a varied and rewarding role that combines people support, stakeholder management, and programme coordination, offering the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the development of future talent across the business.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate the onboarding and support of apprentices and interns across the Garage network
• Manage a caseload to ensure successful programme completion and End Point Assessments
• Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders, colleges, and training providers
• Support early careers events and work experience initiatives
• Monitor progress, provide updates, and escalate issues where needed to the people team
• Identify improvements to enhance programme effectiveness and efficiency
• Ensure compliance with all processes, policies, and legal requirements
• Act as an ambassador for Halfords, promoting early careers opportunities

About you

• Passionate about developing and supporting early careers talent
• Confident communicator, able to engage effectively with colleagues on apprenticeship programmes
• Strong organisation and diary management skills
• Proven ability to build and maintain effective working relationships
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Teams, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Self-motivated with a positive, can-do attitude and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Able to work both independently and collaboratively within a wider team
• Commercially aware, with strong attention to detail and the ability to identify and resolve issues quickly
• Willing to travel extensively across the UK, including overnight stays when required
• Holds a full UK driving licence
• Technical knowledge within garages is highly desirable
• Understanding of apprenticeships, early careers programmes, or government-funded training is highly desirable
• Previous experience in a training, learning, or development role is highly desirable

Reward & benefits

• A fair and competitive salary evaluated against market data, annual discretionary bonus scheme, pension, life assurance, 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and enhanced family leave.
• Commitment and dedication to your ongoing personal and professional development. We help you to own and grow your potential so you can be at your best in your current role and to support your future career aspirations.
• You will have access to a wealth of employee discounts across the Halfords suite of products and services.
• Wellbeing and inclusion are at the heart of our colleague experience. We offer resources and ongoing support to enhance your wellbeing at work and active Colleague Networks supporting inclusion initiatives across Halfords.

Not sure you meet all the criteria? We'd encourage you to take the wheel and apply anyway! At Halfords we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for our colleagues. We're an equal opportunities employer and proud to welcome applications from all backgrounds and embrace diversity within our one Halfords Family.

This is a field-based role, with travel to Halfords Autocentres and colleges across the North of England as well as overnight stays when required alongside occasional wider UK travel including our Support Centre in Redditch, Worcestershire.