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We don’t just talk, we do. Lead the change with us.
At the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change, we work with political leaders around the world to drive change. We help governments turn bold ideas into reality so they can deliver for their people. We do it by advising on strategy, policy and delivery, unlocking the power of technology across all three. And by sharing what we learn on the ground, so everyone can benefit. We do it to build more open, inclusive and prosperous countries for people everywhere.
We are a global team of over 800 changemakers, operating in more than 40 countries, across five continents. We are political strategists, policy experts, delivery practitioners, technology specialists and more. We speak more than 45 languages. We are working on over 100 projects, tackling some of the world’s biggest challenges. We’re all here at TBI to make a difference.
In a world of ever more complex challenges, we believe diversity of background and perspective is a strength. We pride ourselves on a culture that values and nurtures difference. We are dedicated to unlocking potential, not only for the countries we work in but also for each of our team members. No matter where you’re from or who you are, if you’re passionate about the transformative power of progressive politics, we invite you to build a better future with us.
Role Summary
At TBI, our mission is to help every individual in our organisation thrive and reach their full potential. We’re seeking a Talent Manager to lead and embed our talent management approach – one that identifies, develops, and retains the people who will shape our future. This role will bring rigour and creativity to talent processes, build succession depth, manage our high-potential (HiPo) programmes, and enable leaders to make robust, data-informed talent decisions. We're looking for a strategic, structured thinker with experience in tools like talent grids and a passion for unlocking potential at scale.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the design and implementation of TBI’s talent management strategy (aligned to organisational goals)
- Manage the annual talent and succession planning cycle, ensuring active engagement and ownership from senior leaders
- Partner with People Business Partners and leaders to calibrate talent assessments and identify critical roles and successors
- Own the talent data lifecycle, from gathering insights to reporting outcomes that inform workforce planning
- Design and manage High Potential development experiences with clear entry criteria, development pathways, and success measures
- Regularly evaluate the impact of talent initiatives, including pipeline strength, mobility, and diversity
- Report on talent metrics and use insights to inform decision-making and iterate approaches
- Ensure budget is used strategically to support key talent priorities
Essential Experience & Knowledge
- Proven experience in talent management
- Strong understanding of talent identification, succession planning, and development frameworks
- Experience designing and delivering talent initiatives (e.g. high-potential development, leadership pipelines, capability reviews)
- Clear grasp of external talent and workforce trends, able to bring in new thinking and benchmark against best practice
- Confident in embedding a talent mindset across a business, working with leaders to prioritise, develop, and stretch their people
- Experience working in a dynamic, fast-paced, or change-oriented environment
Skills & Attributes
- Ability to adapt best practice to real-world business needs
- Commercially aware, strong understanding of the link between talent and business performance
- Naturally curious and up to date with talent trends, tools, and thinking
- Strong stakeholder management skills, credible and influential with senior leaders
- Excellent communication, facilitation, and engagement skills
- Analytical mindset, able to interpret data and translate insights into action
- High levels of discretion, integrity, and emotional intelligence
Please note, it is essential you have an existing right to work in the UK to apply for this role.
We reserve the right to close this role early if we receive a sufficient number of applications.
Closing Date:
2025-06-14
