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PeopleFirst: The Young Careers Podcast

Jordan Spry

Booking Overview

This is an interview-led careers and workplace show focused on early-career challenges, with recurring guests including recruiters, founders, finance educators, employment specialists, and working professionals. Suitable pitches include accessible experts with practical advice on recruitment, apprenticeships, workplace wellbeing, personal finance, neurodivergence, and career development; booking difficulty is likely low.

Metrics

Episodes: 35

Frequency: Every two weeks

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: United Kingdom

YouTube: 557 subscribers

Instagram: 580 followers

Page updated: Nov 4, 2026 · How we check this data

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

becky.edwards@manpowergroup.co.uk

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Host

Jordan Spry - Host focused on early-career development, employment issues, and workplace experiences.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Practitioners with direct experience in recruitment, early-career employment, workplace issues, personal finance, career development, or relevant professional sectors; founders and subject-matter experts with practical advice are a strong fit.
Required Achievements:  
Founded or led a relevant company or platform, Works professionally in recruitment, talent acquisition, employment intelligence, or career services, Builds public educational content or practical resources for young workers, Has direct experience of apprenticeships, workplace transitions, or career development

Recent Guest Discussions

Hugo Helms - Modern Apprenticeships, Trade Careers, Workplace Culture, Employer Expectations, And Youth Unemployment

Rotimi Merriman-Johnson - Pensions, Workplace Savings, Investments, Ethical Pension Plans, Lost Pension Pots, And Wealth-building

Ruby Elvin - Job-search Strategy, Career Storytelling, Networking, CV Evidence, And Employer Expectations

Shay Loko - Job-search Strategy, Career Storytelling, Networking, CV Evidence, And Employer Expectations

Dionne Jackson - The Graduate And Entry-level Job Market, Stepping-stone Roles, Soft Skills, NEET Employment, And Early-career Hiring

Recent Topics

Business, Career Development, Job Search, Early Careers, Workplace Wellbeing

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
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Human First, Digital Always: Future-Proofing Your Career for Tomorrow

November 02, 2026

Are we heading toward a future where AI takes every job, or will human connection and soft skills become our most valuable professional assets? In this episode, Jordan is joined by Tara Moore, Interim Head of Workforce Intelligence at ManpowerGroup, and Lisa Protano, Employer Lead at Prospects.ac.uk. While celebrating Brook Street's 80th year in business, Jordan, Tara, and Lisa unpack the evolving landscape of early careers and predict what the jobs of 2030 might look like. From the shift fr...

AI vs Real World Work: Are Office Jobs Losing Their Shine?

October 19, 2026

Are traditional office jobs losing their shine in the age of AI? Or are young people finally realising the massive potential and security of a hands-on career? In this episode, Jordan is joined by Anna Moynihan, co-founder of TaskHer, and Mat Woolford, Head of Region at Brook Street. Jordan, Anna and Mat unpack the reality of moving into the skilled trades. From the impact of artificial intelligence on entry-level desk roles to the changing demographics of blue-collar work, they reflect on c...

A Career in Social Care: The New Story

October 05, 2026

Are social care careers misunderstood as just care homes and removing children from their families? Or is the sector an overlooked opportunity filled with diverse roles, true purpose, and career progression? In this episode, Jordan is joined by Nana Yabbey-Hagan, a social worker and host of 'The Social Worker and The Mentor Podcast', alongside Teresa Wilson, Social Care Director at Brook Street. Jordan, Nana, and Teresa unpack the reality of working in health and social care. From navigating...

Frequently asked questions

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How do I get in touch with PeopleFirst: The Young Careers Podcast?

PeopleFirst: The Young Careers Podcast is hosted by Jordan Spry. Its publicly listed email is becky.edwards@manpowergroup.co.uk. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for PeopleFirst: The Young Careers Podcast?

The publicly listed email for PeopleFirst: The Young Careers Podcast: becky.edwards@manpowergroup.co.uk.

How many listeners does PeopleFirst: The Young Careers Podcast have?

Podseeker estimates PeopleFirst: The Young Careers Podcast reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for PeopleFirst: The Young Careers Podcast?

PeopleFirst: The Young Careers Podcast typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Practitioners with direct experience in recruitment, early-career employment, workplace issues, personal finance, career development, or relevant professional sectors; founders and subject-matter experts with practical advice are a strong fit. Common among recent guests: Founded or led a relevant company or platform; Works professionally in recruitment, talent acquisition, employment intelligence, or career services; Builds public educational content or practical resources for young workers. Recent guests include Hugo Helms, Rotimi Merriman-Johnson, and Ruby Elvin.

How hard is it to get booked on PeopleFirst: The Young Careers Podcast?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does PeopleFirst: The Young Careers Podcast cover?

Recent episodes cover Business, Career Development, Job Search, Early Careers, and Workplace Wellbeing. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

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Publicly listed emails

becky.edwards@manpowergroup.co.uk

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