Head of Talent and Development

We're looking for an experienced and passionate of Head of Talent and Development to join our People Team located at Head Office in Islington on a Fixed Term contract for estimated 13 months to cover maternity leave. £55,000.00 - £60,000.00 (depending on experience) per annum, working 35 hours per week. Start date is 1st December 2026

Our benefits include:

• Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of service

• A generous pension - we will contribute up to 8% and life assurance cover up to 3x Pensionable Salary (T&Cs apply) Strategic Leadership - Recruitment, Learning & Inclusion

• Develop innovative approaches to attracting, developing and retaining talent in a challenging labour market. Recruitment & Talent Acquisition

• Lead Look Ahead's recruitment approach to ensure effective attraction, selection, and onboarding of high-quality candidates. Learning, Development & Workforce Capability

• Oversee management and leadership development programmes that strengthen management and leadership capability across Look Ahead.

• Provide leadership for inclusion and diversity across Look Ahead. Systems, Data & Continuous Improvement

• Oversee the continuous improvement of recruitment, HR and learning systems, ensuring effective use of data, AI, technology and digital tools

Culture, Engagement & Employee Experience

• Promote a culture where diverse perspectives are recognised and valued Leadership & Team Management
• Set clear objectives and professional development plans for team members.

Governance, Risk & Compliance

• Ensure recruitment and training practices comply with legal, safeguarding responsibilities and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain strong governance processes across recruitment and learning activities.

About you:

• Strong stakeholder management and excellent relationship-building skills. Essential
• Experience leading recruitment and/or learning and development functions.