Chief Talent Development & Learning Leader

MARCH; Burton upon Trent; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

March is seeking a Head of Talent Development to lead the March Academy and shape talent management across the business. You will oversee learning, succession planning and entry talent programmes, driving a culture of continuous development and inclusion.

The role is hybrid with weekly time in Burton and/or Daresbury and national travel as required. You will partner with senior leadership to align development strategies with the company's goals and diversity objectives.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading learning and development strategies.
• Strong track record in talent development and succession planning.
• Experience embedding end-to-end talent propositions in a complex org.
• Excellent communication and collaboration with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the March Academy and learning initiatives across the business.
• Analyse learning outcomes and optimise programmes using data.
• Design and implement talent development, succession planning and entry talent programmes.
• Partner with senior leadership to align development with strategic goals and diversity objectives.
• Ensure onboarding and apprenticeship/graduate pathways are robust and scalable.

Skills

Leadership

Management

Learning & Development

Succession planning

Data analysis

Diversity and inclusion

Communication

LMS experience

Stakeholder engagement

Tools

Learning Management System (LMS)

Job description

March is seeking a Head of Talent Development to lead the March Academy and shape talent management across the business. You will oversee learning, succession planning and entry talent programmes, driving a culture of continuous development and inclusion.

The role is hybrid with weekly time in Burton and/or Daresbury and national travel as required. You will partner with senior leadership to align development strategies with the company's goals and diversity objectives.