Head of Talent Development

Legends Global (Europe); Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global entertainment firm in Manchester is seeking a Head of Talent Development to design and implement a strategic learning and development framework. The role involves collaborating with senior stakeholders, creating new talent development initiatives, and promoting a culture of continuous learning. Ideal candidates should have experience in Talent Development, strong instructional design skills, and a data-driven mindset. This is an opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Life Assurance

Pension contribution

Healthshield support

Employee Assistance Programme

Eye care vouchers

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee Referral Scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Talent, Learning & Development or Training role.
• Strong knowledge of instructional design and leadership development.
• Excellent facilitation, coaching, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Create a brand new European Talent Development approach.
• Collaborate on succession planning strategies.
• Lead regional projects for talent systems enhancement.

Skills

Talent Development experience

Instructional design

Facilitation skills

Data-driven approach

Education

CIPD Level 5 or equivalent

Tools

Digital learning platforms

Job description

Overview

We are Legends Global!

Legends Global delivers world-class solutions in sport, entertainment, and live events, combining international expertise with a 360-degree, data-driven approach across Partnerships, Hospitality, Merchandise, and Attractions. We partner with leading clients to create memorable experiences worldwide. Committed to inclusion, diversity, and innovation, we foster a collaborative culture guided by our values — Align, Scale, Connect, Team, Win — where every team member can thrive and make an impact. Sound like a winning formula for you? Join us!

About the role

The Head of Talent Development will design and deliver a strategic learning and development framework that drives employee growth, enhances organisational performance, and aligns with Legends Global’s objectives. This marks the beginning of our Talent Development journey, providing an opportunity to work closely with stakeholders ranging from the events team to the senior leaders.

This role will lead business-aligned programmes—including digital learning, workshops, coaching, and development at all levels.

Key priorities include building leadership capability, and talent development, using data to measure impact and improve outcomes. Partnering with senior leaders and HR, you will embed talent initiatives into business strategy, coach managers, and foster a culture of continuous learning, innovation, and collaboration across Europe.

What we can offer

Hosting events is what we do best, and we want our People to experience that too — enjoy access to discounted tickets to unleash your superfan for all your favourites.

You will work hard at Legends Global, but you will be rewarded with lots of time to relax and rest with 25 days annual leave.

We understand that you have a life outside of work and want to ensure that your loved ones will always be taken care of whilst you’re contributing to our success with our Life Assurance policy.

A healthy contribution of % Pension so that your golden years are spent ticking off the items on your bucket list.

Got a dental bill? Need to book a counselling session? Or even help with Physio costs? With the support of Healthshield; Legends Global will support with these unexpected costs. For you and any children.

We understand that from time to time you might need a bit of support to get you back to feeling your best, so we have teamed up with AXA Health to provide our people with an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support mental health in the workplace.

We are visionaries: both physically and metaphorically! When you join Legends Global you will be entitled to eye care vouchers and a contribution towards any glasses you require.

Pedal your way to a greener, healthier commute—join our Cycle to Work scheme and turn every ride into a win for you and the planet

Great people know great people! Refer a friend through our Employee Referral Scheme and get rewarded for helping us build an amazing team

Key Responsibilities

• Create and establish a brand new European Talent Development approach
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders on succession planning strategies to safeguard business continuity and sustain high performance in critical positions
• Design and deliver talent strategies that support effective onboarding, development, and team integration in new business establishments and during organisational growth
• Lead regional projects to implement and enhance talent systems that underpin internal mobility, performance development and learning
• Champion organisational change by promoting adoption of talent tools and practices, working across corporate functions to strengthen workforce capability and overall effectiveness
• Collaborate actively across a global, matrixed organisation
• Create a suite of learning opportunities that are accessible to all employees
• Create a blended approach to L&D utilising in person, classroom and digital options where best suited

We are looking for someone with

• Proven experience in a Talent, Learning & Development or Training role, ideally within a corporate, retail, hospitality, or venue management environment
• Strong knowledge of instructional design, learning technologies, and leadership development
• Experience in digital learning platforms and e-learning content creation
• Excellent facilitation, coaching, and communication skills at all levels
• Ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders effectively
• Data-driven approach to measuring learning impact and effectiveness
• CIPD Level 5 (or equivalent) in Learning & Development or HR
• Experience working in a multi-site and for an international organisation
• Familiarity with apprenticeship schemes and government-funded training initiatives
• High energy, strong will and ambition to learn and work on new things
• Experience working in a European / Global region would be desirable

Recruitment Process

• Stage - Intro Call with Head of Talent Acquisition
• Stage - Interview and Presentation with SVP of HR

Inclusive Workplace

At Legends Global, we are committed to leading the entertainment industry towards a greener, faster, and more innovative digital future. There’s never been a better time to join our team. We aim to be an inclusive organisation, trusted and admired by our colleagues, customers, and suppliers. Join us and make a significant impact from day one.

We are committed to active inclusion, diversity, and equal opportunities. This commitment begins with our recruitment and selection process. We welcome discussions about flexible working arrangements.

If you need reasonable adjustments at any stage of our recruitment process, please let us know in your application. We are dedicated to providing a fair and transparent assessment process and will do our utmost to accommodate your needs.

If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible to ensure it is considered. We will continue to review applications on a rolling basis and may close the advert before the closing date.