Talent & Development Lead
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Job Description
Job Description
Were working on behalf of a forward-thinking international organisation in the FMCG sector who are seeking a Talent & Development Lead to join their People Leadership Team. This is a rare opportunity to shape the capability agenda across multiple UK and European sites working closely with the Executive team to drive growth through people.
If youre a strategic HR leader who thrives on designing and delivering end-to-end talent strategies from leadership development to senior recruitment governance this role could be your perfect next move.
About the Role
Reporting directly to the Chief People Officer youll lead the development and implementation of a scalable future-focused talent strategy. Your work will ensure that the right people are in the right roles now and in the future.
This role combines strategic oversight of:
- Leadership Development & Succession Planning
- Executive Recruitment Governance
- Internal Talent Mobility
- External Partnerships & Early Careers Pipelines
Youll have the freedom to shape the talent function while influencing key decisions at Board and Exec level.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement a cross-functional leadership development framework
- Lead succession planning and high-potential initiatives across countries and departments
- Own executive and senior-level recruitment strategy and delivery
- Standardise recruitment processes and governance across multiple sites
- Partner with business leaders to embed capability planning into workforce strategy
- Build and manage early careers programmes (e.g. apprenticeships graduate schemes)
- Lead third-party recruitment partnerships with a focus on value and performance
- Provide strategic insights to the Executive team backed by meaningful KPIs and market intelligence
What Were Looking For
Essential Experience:
- Senior-level experience in talent development and senior recruitment strategy
- Proven success in designing and scaling leadership development programmes
- Strong background in recruitment governance and executive hiring
- Ability to influence and advise at Board and Exec level
- Skilled in managing relationships with external recruitment and training providers
Desirable:
- Exposure to European employment or recruitment practices
- Commercial mindset with the ability to link people strategy to business outcomes
- Strong communicator with the confidence to challenge and guide senior stakeholders
Key Attributes
- Trusted: A dependable credible partner across all levels of the business
- Passionate: Committed to driving meaningful change and sustainable growth
- Dynamic: Forward-thinking proactive and solution-oriented
- Collaborative: Able to work cross-functionally and lead through influence
Why Apply
- High-impact role with visibility at Board level
- Autonomy to lead and evolve talent strategy across borders
- Work for a values-led organisation focused on growth and people development
- Hybrid working flexibility and a collaborative forward-thinking culture
So if you are ready to take the lead on a career-defining role apply now for a confidential discussion and to find out more about this exciting opportunity.
Employment Type
Full-Time
