Head of Talent and Development

Liberty HR Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Predominantly home-based working

25 days holiday + birthday off + life/

Job summary

Liberty Recruitment Group seeks a Head of Talent & Development to lead the People function in shaping how the organisation attracts, develops and grows its people across a future-ready workforce. This senior role partners with the Director of People and senior stakeholders to translate business needs into impactful development solutions.

The role focuses on designing organisation-wide learning, talent and development strategies, embedding inclusive learning practices, building capability, and

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading a Talent/OD function.
• Experience designing capability and development strategies.
• Experience building talent pipelines, succession planning & internal mobility.
• Strong understanding of EDI and inclusive development practices.
• Experience leading early careers programmes (apprenticeships, graduate schemes).
• Ability to influence and engage senior stakeholders at executive level.
• Strong analytical skills with data-driven decision making.
• Experience managing external learning providers & partnerships.
• CIPD Chartered Member desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Talent & Development strategy across learning, talent, EDI and academy functions.
• Design and embed capability frameworks for leadership, technical and professional development.
• Build and deliver talent strategies including succession planning and internal mobility.
• Drive a skills-based approach to workforce development and future capability planning.
• Lead early careers programmes and professional pathways.
• Ensure inclusive learning practices across development activity.
• Develop external partnerships with learning providers and industry bodies.
• Oversee learning solutions with quality, value for money, and governance.
• Use data and insight to measure impact and continuously improve interventions.
• Lead and inspire a high-performing Talent & Development team.

Skills

Leadership

Learning & Development

Talent pipelines

EDI

Stakeholder engagement

Data analytics

Budget management

Executive influence

Education

CIPD Chartered Member (Fellow desirable)

Job description

Liberty Recruitment Group are delighted to be working with a progressive and purpose‑led organisation in the search for an experienced Head of Talent & Development to join their senior People leadership team.

Our client is looking for a senior People professional with a strong background in learning, talent and organisational development to lead a high‑impact function focused on building capability for the future. This is a key leadership role responsible for shaping how the organisation attracts, develops and grows its people, ensuring there is a strong and inclusive pipeline of talent aligned to long‑term business priorities.

The Head of Talent & Development is a pivotal senior leadership role focused on developing workforce capability, strengthening internal talent pipelines and embedding a culture of continuous learning across the organisation. You will lead the design and delivery of organisation‑wide learning, talent and development strategies that ensure people have the skills, opportunities and support to thrive now and in the future.

As Head of Talent & Development you will work closely with the Director of People and senior stakeholders, you will translate business needs into impactful development solutions, driving performance through learning, progression and inclusive opportunity. This Head of Talent & Development role plays a central part in building a future‑ready workforce and ensuring development is accessible, consistent and aligned to organisational goals.

The role offers a salary of £90,000 – £130,000 depending on experience and location, with predominantly home‑based working and a contractual base in London, Norwich or Manchester. Office attendance is flexible and business‑led.

What you’ll do:

• Lead the organisation’s Talent & Development strategy, including learning, talent, EDI and academy functions
• Design and embed capability frameworks across leadership, technical and professional development
• Build and deliver talent strategies including succession planning, internal mobility and career pathways
• Drive a skills‑based approach to workforce development and future capability planning
• Lead and build early careers programmes including apprenticeships, graduate schemes and professional pathways
• Ensure inclusive learning practices are embedded across all development activity
• Develop strong external partnerships with learning providers and industry bodies
• Oversee the design and delivery of learning solutions, ensuring quality, consistency and value for money
• Use data and insight to measure impact and continuously improve learning and talent interventions
• Lead, develop and inspire a high‑performing team across Talent & Development disciplines
• Manage budgets and ensure effective governance across all learning and development activity
• Contribute to executive‑level discussions on workforce capability and organisational development priorities

The ideal candidate will have:

• Proven experience leading a Talent, Learning or Organisational Development function
• Strong track record of designing and delivering capability and development strategies
• Experience building talent pipelines, succession planning frameworks and internal mobility strategies
• Strong understanding of EDI and inclusive development practices
• Experience leading early careers or professional development programmes
• Ability to influence and engage senior stakeholders at executive level
• Strong analytical skills with experience using data to shape decisions and measure impact
• Experience managing external learning providers and strategic partnerships
• CIPD Chartered Member (Chartered Fellow desirable)

This role will suit someone who:

• Is passionate about building capability and unlocking potential at every level of an organisation
• Enjoys creating long‑term learning and talent strategies that have measurable impact
• Can balance strategic thinking with hands‑on delivery in a complex environment
• Is energised by developing people, culture and future workforce capability

Company Benefits:

• Predominantly home‑based working
• 25 days holiday increasing with service (plus your birthday off, life event leave and volunteer leave)
• Bonus scheme
• Plus, so much more