Location: Greater Manchester
Hybrid: 2 days per week office-based
Salary: Up to £75,000 per annum (depending on experience)
A confidential organisation is seeking a dynamic and strategic Head of Learning, Development & Talent to shape and lead its talent, learning, and leadership development agenda. This is a pivotal role responsible for building organisational capability, strengthening leadership pipelines, and driving a culture of continuous development and high performance.
The ideal candidate will bring strategic vision, strong stakeholder influence, and a passion for enabling people to reach their full potential.
The Role
Learning & Development
- Create and implement an organisation-wide learning and development strategy aligned to business priorities.
- Lead the design and delivery of leadership, technical, and professional development programmes.
- Foster a culture of continuous learning, innovation, and knowledge sharing.
- Introduce modern, technology-driven learning solutions including digital platforms, coaching, mentoring, and blended learning.
- Evaluate learning impact and use insights to improve performance, engagement, and retention.
Talent Management
- Develop and maintain a robust talent management and succession planning framework.
- Identify high-potential talent and build sustainable leadership pipelines.
- Partner with senior leaders to create career pathways and support internal mobility.
- Lead talent reviews and ensure development actions are implemented across the business.
Performance & Capability
- Strengthen a culture of high performance supported by effective feedback and capability building.
- Support leaders with performance management, coaching, and development planning.
- Design and embed capability frameworks aligned to organisational goals.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
- Ensure learning and talent processes embed fairness, representation, and inclusive progression.
- Work closely with relevant teams to deliver development activity that fosters belonging and equity.
Leadership & Team Management
- Lead, develop, and empower the Learning & Talent team to deliver impactful outcomes.
- Manage the L&D budget to ensure value for investment.
- Build strong relationships with external providers, consultants, and thought leaders.
About You
Experience & Skills
- Proven experience in a senior L&D, Talent, or Organisational Development leadership role.
- Ability to translate business needs into comprehensive people development strategies.
- Strong background in leadership development, succession planning, and capability growth.
- Experience delivering digital learning solutions and using L&D technologies (e.g., LMS, LXP).
- Skilled in influencing senior stakeholders and building trusted partnerships.
- Data-driven, with a track record of demonstrating impact through metrics and analysis.
- Coaching experience or relevant qualification desirable.
Qualifications
- Degree in HR, Organisational Psychology, Business, or a related field (Master’s beneficial).
- CIPD Level 7 or equivalent professional accreditation desirable.
- Accreditation in coaching, facilitation, or psychometric tools (e.g., MBTI, Hogan, Insights Discovery) is an advantage.
Personal Attributes
- Strategic thinker with a pragmatic, hands-on approach.
- Passionate about people development and organisational performance.
- Strong communicator and relationship-builder.
- Curious, innovative, and enthusiastic about emerging learning trends.
- Committed to fostering an inclusive and empowering culture.
