Head of Talent

Were Kingfisher A team made up of over 74000 passionate people who bring Kingfisher - and all our other brands: B&Q Screwfix Brico Depot Castorama and Koctas to life. Guided by our purpose Better Homes. Better Lives. For Everyone. We believe a better world starts with better homes and we work every day to make that a reality. Join us and help shape the future of home improvement.

• To align the talent and learning agenda with external trends business strategic priorities and our People and Culture Plan.
• To work in partnership with the Banners and Group Functions to ensure that we have the right senior talent with the capabilities to deliver the Group strategy and plan. Accountable for the health of the senior talent pool pipeline and action plan to ensure readiness and success in critical roles.
• The role will focus on building a strong deep and diverse succession pipeline into the Kingfisher Senior Leadership Group (SLG) which comprises both the Kingfisher Leadership Team (c100 most senior roles across the Group) and our Next Generation leaders or successors to KFLT (currently there are over 200 leaders in this talent pool).
• With reference to diversity the role ensures diversity in succession plans gender diversity and beyond and is accountable for measuring and reporting on progress.
• The role also facilitates talent mobility to support building breadth and rounded capability and this year will be accountable for developing the talent mobility strategy and plan.
• Regular reporting and presentation of progress to key stakeholders including the Group Executive. Oversees the setting tracking and reporting of key talent diversity and talent metrics.
• Own key strategic talent partnerships with suppliers.
• Provide guidance and consultation to senior HR Directors / Leaders regarding talent assessment development and succession planning.

• Experience of working cross borders in an international context and in a matrix organisation.
• Successfully created and delivered a Talent Strategy specifically targeted at developing organisational capability and improved senior bench strength.
• Previously designed and deployed emerging high potential and bespoke talent programmes
• Deep knowledge on best talent practices blueprint design and modelling.
• Commercial and pragmatic outlook that can work cross-boarders utilising resource around them.

How We Work
We believe in flexibility and balance. Our hybrid model blends home working for focus with time spent connecting and collaborating - whether in our offices or at offsite locations. On average around 60% of your time will involve in-person collaboration.

We value the perspectives new team members bring and encourage you to apply - even if you dont meet 100% of the requirements.

What We Offer
An inclusive environment where your potential is limited only by your imagination. We encourage new ideas support experimentation and strive to create a workplace where everyone can be their best self. Find out more about Diversity & Inclusion at Kingfisher here

We also offer a competitive benefits package and plenty of opportunities to stretch and grow your career. Scroll down below to find out more about our benefits.

Diversity & Inclusion
Our customers come from all walks of life - and so do we. Were committed to ensuring all colleagues future colleagues and applicants are treated equally regardless of age gender marital or civil partnership status ethnicity culture religion belief political opinion disability gender identity gender expression or sexual orientation.

Interested Great apply now and help us to Power the Possible.

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