Are you passionate about developing future-ready talent and building the skills organisations need to thrive? We’re seeking an experienced and visionary Head of Learning and Talent Development to join our client andlead the design and execution of our talent strategy—shaping the careers of our people and the future capability of our business.

About the Role

As Head of Learning and Talent Development, you will be responsible for driving a joined-up approach to talent strategy, skills development, and organisational capability. Working closely with senior leaders and HR colleagues, you’ll lead initiatives that identify, develop, and retain high-potential talent while ensuring we’re continuously evolving to meet future workforce needs.

From leadership development to early careers, from technical training to career pathways, this is a highly visible and impactful role with the scope to build innovative, inclusive, and scalable development solutions across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a forward-looking Talent and Skills Strategy aligned with business goals

• Lead succession planning, talent identification, and capability reviews across all functions

• Design and deliver frameworks for career development, learning pathways, and internal mobility

• Build and scale leadership development and high-potential programmes

• Oversee skills assessments and create targeted upskilling/reskilling programmes

• Collaborate with business leaders to understand capability gaps and future needs

• Partner with HRBPs and L&D to embed talent practices into the employee lifecycle

• Drive initiatives that build an inclusive, high-performance culture

• Evaluate programme effectiveness using relevant data, feedback, and KPIs

• Lead and develop a team of talent and development professionals

About You

• Extensive experience in Talent, Learning and SkillsDevelopment at a strategic level

• Proven success designing and implementing global company-wide talent initiatives

• Strong knowledge of future skills trends, learning innovation, and workforce development

• Skilled in building stakeholder relationships across business functions and geographies

• Able to balance strategy with hands-on delivery in a fast-paced environment

• Confident managing change, ambiguity, and competing priorities

• Commercial acumen and data-driven decision-making skills

• Inspirational leadership and team management experience

What We Offer

• A high-impact, strategic role with visibility at senior leadership level

• The opportunity to shape how we grow, develop, and engage talent for the future

• Flexible hybrid working options - 3 days per week in the office

• Competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package

• A progressive and people-focused organisation where your ideas will be valued

How to Apply
If you’re passionate about talent development and ready to lead the charge in building future-fit skills, we’d love to hear from you. Apply with your CV and a brief summary of your experience.