Head of Talent Development

Parker Technical Services; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

March Ltd is seeking a Head of Talent Development to lead the March Academy and all talent management activities. This senior role focuses on development programs, succession planning and entry talent initiatives to attract, develop and retain top talent across the business.

The role involves hybrid working with time spent in Burton and/or Daresbury, with national travel as required, and a strong emphasis on building an inclusive, data‑driven learning culture across the organisation.

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience in learning and development.
• Proven track record in talent development and succession planning.
• Ability to design end‑to‑end talent propositions and programs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the March Academy and all talent management initiatives.
• Lead succession planning and development programs for leadership roles.
• Partner with senior management to align talent strategies with business goals.
• Manage apprenticeship and graduate pathways and onboarding processes.

Skills

Leadership

Talent Development

Succession Planning

L&D Strategy

Data Analysis

Stakeholder Management

Diversity & Inclusion

LMS

Tools

LMS

Job description

Role Overview

As the Head of Talent Development, you will be responsible for the March Academy proposition and overseeing all aspects of talent management within the company. This senior appointment will involve Talent Development, Succession Planning, Learning and Entry Talent programmes. You will play a crucial role in ensuring that March Engineering attracts, develops, and retains top talent to drive the company's success. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all colleagues feel valued and respected.

This is a hybrid role with time spent weekly in Burton and/or Daresbury with national travel as required.

Core Responsibilities

Learning Accountabilities

• Oversee the company's learning and development initiatives, including the internal training academy.
• Create and promote engaging and informative content for various learning channels, ensuring accessibility for all colleagues.
• Monitor and analyse the effectiveness of learning programs and make data-driven adjustments to improve outcomes.

Talent Development

• Responsible for the design and implementation of talent development programs to enhance colleagues' skills and career growth, with a focus on inclusivity.
• Proactively use insights from real-time and formal assessments of individuals to identify training opportunities and the creation of personalised development plans.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement within the organisation, ensuring equal opportunities for all colleagues.

Succession Planning

• Develop and maintain a robust succession planning framework to ensure leadership continuity.
• Identify high-potential colleagues from diverse backgrounds and create development plans to prepare them for future leadership roles.
• Collaborate with senior management to align succession planning with the company's strategic goals and diversity objectives.

Entry Talent Programmes

• Develop and implement strategies to attract, recruit and develop entry-level talent from diverse backgrounds.
• Partner with educational institutions and ensure March has a presence at career fairs to identify and engage with potential candidates.
• Create and manage apprenticeship and graduate programs to build a pipeline of future talent.
• Ensure a smooth onboarding process for entry-talent colleagues and provide support during their initial period with the company.

Key Skills & Experience

• Strong leadership and management skills.
• Proven experience in learning and development, talent development and succession planning, ideally in a fast-paced, complex organisation.
• Have effectively embedded end to end Talent propositions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and build strong relationships at a senior level.
• Ability to analyse data and make informed decisions.
• Passion for colleague development and continuous learning.
• Familiarity with learning management systems (LMS) and e-learning platforms.
• Commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

About Us

We are MARCH®. The leading provider of critical engineering services. Supporting the industries we all rely on to improve their infrastructure, process, and digital environments. We work together with our customers to maintain business continuity, optimise output, and drive new standards in productivity, reliability, and sustainability. We help deliver operational resilience, increased performance, and better environmental outcomes, across the board.

Why MARCH

Progress is People.

MARCH has ambitious plans and central to our future growth is attracting, developing and retaining the very best talent. Whether your role is onsite or office-based, engineering or support, we offer opportunities for all our people to develop their careers and maximise their potential.

MARCH is committed to building teams that reflect a wide range of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We believe diverse thinking strengthens engineering, and we welcome applications from all backgrounds. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, just let the team know.