Head of Talent & Growth — AI-Driven People Leader (Hybrid)

Reach Contact Limited; Woking; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Income Focused: Life Assurance 4 x ann

Exceptional Health Benefits: Medicash

Future-Focused Pension

Generous Holidays: 25 days + bank

Paid Volunteering Day

Career Progression: Acosta University

Inclusive Culture

Job summary

Acosta Group Europe is seeking a Head of Talent & Growth to shape the future of the People function, from attraction through development, performance and progression. You’ll lead Talent Acquisition and Learning & Development while owning key processes including performance reviews, calibration, job levelling and reward initiatives.

Join a leadership team investing in capability, technology, AI and automation to deliver modern, value-driven employee experiences.

Qualifications

• Experience leading Talent Acquisition and Talent Development programmes.
• Strong understanding of performance management and talent reviews.
• Experience delivering projects and change initiatives.
• Confidence working with senior stakeholders and influencing decisions.
• Curiosity about technology, AI and the future of work.

Responsibilities

• Lead our Talent Acquisition and Talent Development teams.
• Explore how AI, automation and technology can remove administration and help us work smarter.
• Shape how we attract, develop and retain great people.
• Run annual performance reviews, talent discussions and calibration processes.
• Support job architecture, job levelling and reward initiatives.
• Drive people projects that simplify processes and improve employee experience.
• Partner with senior leaders to identify future capability needs and talent opportunities.
• Help build a connected, future focused People function that is fit for where our business is going next.

Skills

Talent Acquisition

Learning & Development

Performance management

Stakeholder management

Change management

AI & automation

Job description

Acosta Group Europe is seeking a Head of Talent & Growth to shape the future of the People function, from attraction through development, performance and progression. You’ll lead Talent Acquisition and Learning & Development while owning key processes including performance reviews, calibration, job levelling and reward initiatives.

Join a leadership team investing in capability, technology, AI and automation to deliver modern, value-driven employee experiences.