Head of Learning and Talent Development - UK871130/LI

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 and lead 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 Skills Development 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.