Associate Performance and Talent Management Lead

Birmingham City Council; West Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexible working arrangements

Local Government Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave

Staff wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

Birmingham City Council is seeking an Associate Performance and Talent Management Lead to join the Commercial and Procurement Service. The role focuses on developing learning programmes, establishing competency frameworks and supporting career development for the procurement workforce.

This permanent position offers hybrid working, with a focus on building a high-performing procurement profession across one of the UK’s largest local authorities.

Qualifications

• Experience in learning and development, organisational development, talent management or workforce capability within a professional environment.
• Experience designing, delivering or coordinating learning programmes, workshops or development initiatives.
• Strong relationship-building and influencing skills; ability to coach colleagues at all levels.
• Experience using HR, learning or knowledge management systems to monitor capability and support professional development.
• Excellent communication and ability to create engaging guidance and learning materials.
• Strong organisational skills with multi-project management.
• Commitment to continuous professional development and helping others build rewarding careers.

Responsibilities

• Develop and embed learning programmes, competency frameworks and professional development initiatives across Commercial and Procurement Services.
• Identify capability gaps and design learning solutions to strengthen procurement, commercial and contract management skills.
• Support career pathways, apprenticeships, graduate programmes and other routes into the procurement profession.
• Promote professional qualifications, mentoring opportunities and continuous learning to develop capability across the service.
• Coordinate learning events, workshops and networking opportunities to foster collaboration and knowledge sharing.
• Support recruitment, onboarding and induction activities to attract, develop and retain procurement professionals.
• Maintain learning resources, guidance and knowledge management systems to support organisational development.

Skills

Learning and development

Organisational development

Talent management

Workforce capability

HR systems

Communication

Project coordination

Job description

Grade D - £45,091 – £53,460

Consultation grade - subject to formal evaluation under the Equal Pay Programme

Working 36.5 hours per week

Sponsorship is not available for this post. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK that does not require employer sponsorship for the duration of the appointment.

Develop the talent that will shape the future of procurement
Are you passionate about learning, organisational development and helping people reach their full potential? Birmingham City Council is looking for an Associate Performance and Talent Management Lead to join our newly established Commercial and Procurement Service.

Permanent
Grade D - £45,091 – £53,460
Consultation grade - subject to formal evaluation under the Equal Pay Programme
Working 36.5 hours per week
Sponsorship is not available for this post. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK that does not require employer sponsorship for the duration of the appointment.
Develop the talent that will shape the future of procurement
Are you passionate about learning, organisational development and helping people reach their full potential? Birmingham City Council is looking for an Associate Performance and Talent Management Lead to join our newly established Commercial and Procurement Service.
This is a unique opportunity to play a leading role in developing the capability, skills and future talent of one of the UK's largest public sector procurement functions. You'll help create learning programmes, embed professional standards and support career development, ensuring our people have the knowledge and confidence to deliver outstanding commercial and procurement services for Birmingham's residents.

About The Role

As an Associate Performance and Talent Management Lead, you'll help build a high-performing procurement profession by:

• Developing and embedding learning programmes, competency frameworks and professional development initiatives across Commercial and Procurement Services.
• Identifying capability gaps and designing learning solutions that strengthen procurement, commercial and contract management skills.
• Supporting career pathways, apprenticeships, graduate programmes and other routes into the procurement profession.
• Promoting professional qualifications, mentoring opportunities and continuous learning to develop capability across the service.
• Coordinating learning events, workshops and networking opportunities that encourage collaboration, knowledge sharing and best practice.
• Supporting recruitment, onboarding and induction activities to attract, develop and retain talented procurement professionals.
• Maintaining learning resources, guidance, capability data and knowledge management systems to support organisational development and continuous improvement.
  

About You

We're looking for someone who is passionate about developing people and creating a culture of continuous learning. You'll bring:

• Experience in learning and development, organisational development, talent management or workforce capability within a professional environment.
• Experience designing, delivering or coordinating learning programmes, workshops or development initiatives.
• Strong relationship‑building skills with the ability to influence, coach and support colleagues at all levels.
• Experience using HR, learning or knowledge management systems to monitor capability and support professional development.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to create engaging guidance, learning materials and development resources.
• Strong organisational skills with experience managing multiple projects, events and priorities simultaneously.
• A commitment to continuous professional development and helping others build rewarding careers within commercial and procurement services.
  

Why Join Us?

Role

At Birmingham City Council, you'll play a vital role in developing the next generation of procurement professionals within one of Europe's largest local authorities. In return, we offer:

• The opportunity to shape learning, talent and career development across a modern and ambitious Commercial and Procurement Service.
• A collaborative and supportive environment where innovation, professional development and continuous improvement are actively encouraged.
• The chance to influence workforce capability, succession planning and the long‑term success of the procurement function.
• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities where service needs allow.
• A competitive Local Government Pension Scheme and generous annual leave entitlement.
• Access to a wide range of employee wellbeing initiatives and staff benefits.
• A rewarding career where you'll help build the skills, confidence and capability that underpin better procurement, stronger public services and improved outcomes for Birmingham's residents.
  

Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer, and we are committed to employing, retaining and developing all of our people.
We want to ensure your recruitment journey with us is a positive and equitable one, so please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments, additional support, accessibility needs, or if there is any way in which we can support you through your application.
For any informal enquires please contact: [e-mail]
A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be undertaken.
Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed.
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