LVMH Apprenticeship & School Partnerships Manager
About LVMH
LVMH is the preeminent global luxury group, bringing together a collection of distinguished Maisons across fashion & leather goods, wines & spirits, perfumes & cosmetics, watches & jewelry and selective retailing. The group places craftsmanship, creativity and long-term brand value at the heart of its strategy and invests in talent development, artisanal savoir‑faire and cross‑Maison collaboration.
LVMH — Apprenticeship & School Partnerships Manager in Paris: lead school partnerships, apprentices recruitment and Institut ME programmes.
Role & Responsibilities
- Manage and develop relationships with 16 partner schools across France and Switzerland, serving as primary liaison between partner institutions and LVMH Maisons (c. 250 apprentices placed annually).
- Define the annual Institut ME program and coordinate the delivery of approximately 30 Master Classes per year in collaboration with the Institut ME project manager.
- Plan and animate regular steering committees and working sessions with partner schools and Maisons; aggregate feedback and translate into program improvements.
- Oversee budgetary and administrative processes for partnerships: monitor budgets, update KPIs, and manage partnership agreements and conventions.
- Lead the annual Master Games project in partnership with schools, coordinate working groups and sessions, and collaborate with event coordination for delivery.
- Coordinate the recruitment campaign for apprentices (January–June), including management of Talent Days (around 18 per year) and follow-up on selection processes for c. 200 apprentices annually.
- Maintain and develop Alumni and Tutor communities: update the Alumni database, track career progression, and manage tutor training and ambassador engagement.
- Produce communication guidelines and create communication kits for apprentices and tutors to ensure consistent brand and program messaging.
Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years of professional experience in human resources; 7 years preferred, ideally with proven experience in school relations, apprenticeships or HR development.
- University degree, business school diploma or formal qualification in Human Resources.
- Fluent in French and proficient in English (written and oral).
- Strong stakeholder management skills, excellent interpersonal communication and listening abilities.
- High level of organisation, proactivity, anticipation and adaptability; demonstrated operational delivery capability.
- Rigour, reliability and a problem‑solving mindset.
Skills
Experience
Minimum 5 years of relevant HR experience with responsibilities in school relations, apprenticeship programs or talent development; 7 years of experience is preferred.
Education
University degree, business school diploma or equivalent qualification in Human Resources.
Workplace
This position is based in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
Culture
The workplace emphasizes craftsmanship, creativity and cross‑Maison collaboration, with strong support for training and career mobility. The Institut des Métiers d'Excellence fosters a learning culture that values hands‑on experience, mentorship and the transmission of artisanal know‑how.
About Cerulean
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Frequently Asked Questions
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