Our client is looking for a senior People professional with a strong background in learning, talent and organisational development to lead a high-impact function focused on building capability for the future. This is a key leadership role responsible for shaping how the organisation attracts, develops and grows its people, ensuring there is a strong and inclusive pipeline of talent aligned to long-term business priorities.
The Head of Talent & Development is a pivotal senior leadership role focused on developing workforce capability, strengthening internal talent pipelines and embedding a culture of continuous learning across the organisation. You will lead the design and delivery of organisation-wide learning, talent and development strategies that ensure people have the skills, opportunities and support to thrive now and in the future.
As Head of Talent & Development you will work closely with the Director of People and senior stakeholders, you will translate business needs into impactful development solutions, driving performance through learning, progression and inclusive opportunity. This Head of Talent & Development role plays a central part in building a future-ready workforce and ensuring development is accessible, consistent and aligned to organisational goals.
The role offers a salary of £90,000 – £130,000 depending on experience and location, with predominantly home-based working and a contractual base in London, Norwich or Manchester. Office attendance is flexible and business-led.
What you’ll do:
Lead the organisation’s Talent & Development strategy, including learning, talent, EDI and academy functions
Design and embed capability frameworks across leadership, technical and professional development
Build and deliver talent strategies including succession planning, internal mobility and career pathways
Drive a skills-based approach to workforce development and future capability planning
Lead and build early careers programmes including apprenticeships, graduate schemes and professional pathways
Ensure inclusive learning practices are embedded across all development activity
Develop strong external partnerships with learning providers and industry bodies
Oversee the design and delivery of learning solutions, ensuring quality, consistency and value for money
Use data and insight to measure impact and continuously improve learning and talent interventions
Lead, develop and inspire a high-performing team across Talent & Development disciplines
Manage budgets and ensure effective governance across all learning and development activity
Contribute to executive-level discussions on workforce capability and organisational development priorities
The ideal candidate will have:
Proven experience leading a Talent, Learning or Organisational Development function
Strong track record of designing and delivering capability and development strategies
Experience building talent pipelines, succession planning frameworks and internal mobility strategies
Strong understanding of EDI and inclusive development practices
Experience leading early careers or professional development programmes
Ability to influence and engage senior stakeholders at executive level
Strong analytical skills with experience using data to shape decisions and measure impact
Experience managing external learning providers and strategic partnerships
CIPD Chartered Member (Chartered Fellow desirable)
This role will suit someone who:
Is passionate about building capability and unlocking potential at every level of an organisation
Enjoys creating long-term learning and talent strategies that have measurable impact
Can balance strategic thinking with hands-on delivery in a complex environment
Is energised by developing people, culture and future workforce capability
Company Benefits:
Predominantly home-based working
25 days holiday increasing with service (plus your birthday off, life event leave and volunteer leave)
Bonus scheme
Plus, so much more
If you have the skills and experience to excel in this Head of Talent & Development role, we would love to hear from you. Please get in touch with the team at Liberty Recruitment Group
Salary description
£70000.00 - £70000.00 per year