Head of Talent and Development

A large organisation within the housing sector are growing and they are currently recruiting a Head of Talent & Development for a 6 month initial contract. They will also consider a temp to perm scenario for the right candidate. This newly created role would be to lead a broad portfolio encompassing Learning & Development, Talent Management, Early Careers, and Equity, Diversity & Inclusion. Based on the user-provided role profile. As they are a national company with a dispersed workforce, you would be able to work mostly remote with occasional meetings in either London or Manchester. They offer nice benefits such as up to 10% pension contribution, annual company bonus and generous family leave. Reporting to the Director of People, you will be responsible for shaping and delivering the organisation's Talent & Development strategy, ensuring the workforce has the skills, capability and leadership required to meet both current and future business objectives. You will lead a multidisciplinary team and drive initiatives that enhance learning, succession planning, career development, internal mobility, and workforce capability. This is a highly visible leadership role that will partner closely with senior stakeholders across the business, influencing organisational performance through innovative and impactful people solutions. Key Responsibilities

• Lead the Learning & Development, Talent, Early Careers and EDI functions, ensuring a joined-up approach to workforce capability and inclusion.
• Develop and implement organisation-wide talent and development strategies aligned to business priorities.
• Design and embed capability frameworks covering leadership, technical and professional development.
• Drive succession planning, talent management and internal mobility initiatives.
• Lead the transition towards a skills-based workforce approach.
• Oversee apprenticeship, graduate and professional qualification programmes.
• Champion inclusive practices and ensure equitable access to development opportunities.
• Build and manage relationships with external learning providers and industry bodies.
• Manage budgets, performance metrics and team development to ensure high-quality outcomes and value for money.
• Partner with senior leaders to identify capability gaps and implement targeted solutions. About You We are looking for an inspiring people leader who combines strategic thinking with operational delivery excellence. Essential Requirements
• Degree qualified or equivalent experience.
• Chartered Member of the CIPD.
• Significant experience leading Talent, Learning & Development and workforce capability functions within a complex organisation.
• Proven track record of developing and delivering large-scale talent and capability programmes.
• Strong experience in succession planning, leadership development and workforce planning.
• Demonstrable understanding of equity, diversity and inclusion and how to embed inclusive practices.
• Experience influencing and partnering with senior stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making capability.
• Exceptional leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience developing and leading high-performing teams. Desirable
• Chartered Fellow CIPD.
• Qualification in Learning, Organisational Development or Talent Management.
• Experience implementing skills-based workforce approaches.
• Experience leading large-scale capability or cultural transformation programmes.
• Experience working within a regulated environment. If you have the right skills, experience and gravitas for this position, apply now and we'll be in touch.