Director of Talent & Learning

The Royal British Legion; Greater London; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

The Royal British Legion seeks a Head of Talent to lead and develop our Talent function, joining after an internal promotion. You will shape recruitment, learning, and leadership development to align with our 2035 Strategy, delivering a joined-up Talent experience from first contact to career progression.

Based at our London Haig House Hub with a minimum of two in-person days per week and flexibility for remote working, you will manage budgets, governance, and a high-performing Talent team

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver a cohesive Talent Strategy covering recruitment, resourcing, succession planning and career development.
• Lead inclusive, efficient recruitment and onboarding processes that reflect RBL’s values and employer brand.
• Use workforce data and insight to anticipate future skills needs and shape attraction and development plans.
• Lead RBL’s learning and development plans across mandatory, professional, management and leadership development.
• Oversee a blended learning offer spanning digital, face-to-face and experiential learning.
• Build leadership capability by partnering with leaders to design practical, high-impact development programmes.
• Develop early careers, apprenticeship and internal mobility pathways that help people build a future with RBL.
• Ensure our learning management and applicant tracking systems are used effectively and continue to evolve.
• Manage budgets, suppliers and external partners, measuring impact and ensuring value for money.
• Lead, coach and develop the Talent team to provide an inclusive, professional and solutions-focused service.

Job description

The Royal British Legion seeks a Head of Talent to lead and develop our Talent function, joining after an internal promotion. You will shape recruitment, learning, and leadership development to align with our 2035 Strategy, delivering a joined-up Talent experience from first contact to career progression.

Based at our London Haig House Hub with a minimum of two in-person days per week and flexibility for remote working, you will manage budgets, governance, and a high-performing Talent team