Talent & Leadership Development Manager in Helwith Bridge - CV-Library

Talent & Leadership Development Manager (Talent Management Experience Required)
Based in Warwickshire
Paying between £70k - £85k DEO + Bonus + Benefits

We are currently seeking a highly skilled and experienced Talent & Leadership Development Manager to join our client's organisation. As the Talent & Leadership Development Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the implementation of talent and leadership strategies aligned with our client's business objectives and values. Your main focus will be on developing the capabilities of individuals at all levels within the organisation, both for current and future needs.

Key Responsibilities:

Collaborate with our Centre of Excellence (CoE) leaders to design, deliver, and execute talent and leadership development strategies that align with our client's divisional People Plans. These strategies should be well communicated to the business and support the overall employee experience, NFUM culture, and business objectives.
Utilise your expertise to oversee the design of talent and leadership strategic programmes and initiatives. Engage learners in meaningful skills and career development experiences through both scaled and niche programme design, ensuring the development of a robust talent pipeline.
Oversee and refine talent management processes, including performance management, development, mobility, and succession planning. Create a sustainable pipeline for critical roles, leveraging effective data points and ensuring a positive user experience to support our client's talent strategy.
Influence and consult with stakeholders, providing expert insights in talent and leadership development. Advise on and help define objectives and influence the delivery of agreed-upon solutions that are considered best in class.
Maximise the use and effectiveness of the workforce capability framework and career frameworks. Enable all colleagues to map and plan their learning journeys within our client's organisation, supporting employee engagement and talent aspirations.
Collaborate with CoEs and Strategic HR Partners to identify requirements, determine priorities, and design initiatives that meet the business needs and achieve departmental Key Business Indicators (KBIs).
Utilise workforce planning, data, and analytics to inform and refine the talent and leadership strategy. Ensure alignment with our client's growth objectives.
Identify, design, and implement robust assessment practises to accurately evaluate and develop talent across the organisation. This will be crucial in driving our client's talent strategy forward.
Keep up to date with the latest trends and insights related to talent and leadership development. Consult with the business to gain a deep understanding of their requirements and collaborate with Learning Design and Delivery to plan, design, deploy, and evaluate programmes, projects, and courses. Ensure the delivery of high-quality, end-to-end programmatic solutions that support our client's talent strategy.
Conduct business impact evaluations on the work of the CoE. Establish Key Business Indicators (KBIs) and metrics to measure success. Manage trusted and commercial supplier relationships to achieve the most effective outcomes for our client.
Secure buy-in from business and talent stakeholders to participate in skills and capability development programmes. These programmes will engage and motivate talent populations while increasing their intent to stay with our client's organisation.
Lead, manage, motivate, and develop direct reports. Set clear expectations and foster their development to maximise their contribution to our client's goals.
Deliver short-term or one-off projects and activities as required by the People Manager, ensuring they meet the agreed-upon standards and outcomes.Qualifications/Education:

A degree and/or professional experience in HR or learning and organisational development are essential for this role.
Possessing a CIPD qualification at level 3 or higher is desirable.
Coaching/Mentoring qualification is also desirable.
Psychometric training, including but not restricted to Insights, Clifton Strengths, Hogan, 360-degree feedback, and ESCI, is desirable.Experience and Knowledge:

Proven experience in overseeing and implementing the end-to-end talent management cycle, including planning, acquisition, onboarding, development, retention, and transitioning of talent.
Experience in strategic planning and management of talent and leadership development programmes at an organisational level.
In-depth knowledge of leadership development principles and best practises, with the ability to align them with corporate culture and strategic objectives.
Track record of managing and enhancing performance management frameworks and succession planning processes.
Strong leadership and management skills, overseeing complex projects and cross-functional teams.
Demonstrable experience in managing Executive coaching programmes.
Agility and adaptability to meet emerging business needs and maintain high-quality services and products.
Expertise in using data-driven insights for strategic talent planning and development.
Exceptional stakeholder management skills, capable of influencing and collaborating with leaders at all levels within the organisation.
Experience driving change management initiatives and developing leadership capabilities to support business transformation.
Strategic and commercial mindset, focused on adding value for customers.

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