People Director - Talent, Learning & Development

TieTalent; London; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media company is seeking a dynamic People Director to shape and execute our Resourcing & Development strategy. The role entails driving innovation in resourcing and overseeing talent management initiatives. Candidates must have a senior-level background in talent acquisition and HR strategy, paired with proven leadership capabilities. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits in a vibrant London location.

Qualifications

• Proven senior-level experience in Talent Acquisition, Talent & Succession Planning, L&D, Performance Management & organisational design.
• Strong understanding of workforce planning, employer branding, and DEI practices.
• Experience in developing and delivering comprehensive people strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead the resourcing and development strategy aligned with business goals.
• Advise senior leaders on talent and organizational development.
• Drive innovation in resourcing and development, ensuring alignment to broader strategies.

Skills

Talent Acquisition

Succession Planning

Leadership

Stakeholder Management

DEI Best Practices

Data-Driven Decision-Making

Education

CIPD Level 7 or equivalent

Job description

About

Company: ITV

Division: Corporate Teams

Business Area: Human Resources

Contract Type: Per Full time

Salary: £150,000 – £160,000 Bonus & Benefits

Workplace: White City, London

Closing Date: 28th July 2025

The role

We are seeking a dynamic and strategic People Director – Talent, Learning & Development to lead our resourcing and people development centre of expertise. This pivotal role will shape and execute our Resourcing & Development strategy, a key enabler of our Group People strategy.

This role ensures the organisation attracts, retains, and develops diverse talent to meet current and future business needs, fostering an inclusive culture with continuous learning and professional growth.

The successful candidate will drive innovation in resourcing and development, aligning both to the broader people strategy and strategic business goals.

The role provides strategic Recruitment, Learning & Development, Talent, Performance Management, Organisation Design and Development. It reports to the Chief People Officer and supports the ExCo and People Leadership Team to enable the delivery of the ITV People Strategy and Plan.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership Summary

• Lead resourcing and development strategy aligned with business goals.
• Advise senior leaders on talent and organizational development.
• Build stakeholder partnerships to optimize R&D services.
• Lead a high-performing team across OD, talent, engagement, and wellbeing.

Organisation Effectiveness: Org Design & Development

• Lead ITV’s OD framework and Centre of Expertise, advising the CPO and driving group-wide OD and culture initiatives.
• Support transformation and change projects with Divisional HRDs.
• Develop and deliver the Culture Strategy, guide ExCo on culture changes, and update PLC on progress.
• Continuously improve People processes using innovation and AI for efficiency and best practice.

Recruitment – Attraction, Selection & Onboarding

• Lead recruitment for 650+ diverse, values-aligned hires annually.
• Drive inclusive practices and automation for efficiency.
• Use talent analytics to guide decisions.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and People Directors on workforce planning.

Talent and succession planning, Engagement measurement and performance management

• Lead strategy for talent management, succession planning, engagement measurement, and performance management.
• Oversee continuous improvement of performance processes.
• Collaborate with Divisional People Directors to build diverse succession plans and report insights to the Nominations Committee.
• Drive leadership pipelines via programs like Rise and Shine.
• Manage executive coaching and external leadership programs.
• Oversee Employee Value Proposition strategy and engagement measurement, reporting regularly to ExCo and PLC Board.
• Manage a global employee ambassador network.

Learning, Development & Wellbeing

• Lead strategy for Learning & Development, Wellbeing, and Early Careers.
• Direct learning programs, evaluate ROI, and manage a £0.5m budget.
• Oversee executive development and coaching, building internal coaching capacity.
• Manage global compliance training and reporting.
• Collaborate on global wellbeing strategy and lead early careers programs.

Skills you’ll need (minimum criteria)

• Proven senior-level experience in Talent Acquisition, Talent & Succession Planning, L&D, Performance Management & organisational design and development.
• Experience in developing and delivering people strategies.
• Strong understanding of workforce planning, employer branding, Talent & Succession Planning, L&D, and Organisation Design.
• Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
• Deep understanding of DEI best practices.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills.
• Data-driven decision-making approach.
• Passion for building inclusive, future-fit organisations.

Other things we’re looking for (key criteria)

• Experience of ExCo and Nominations Committee meetings.
• Professional HR qualification (e.g., CIPD Level 7 or equivalent).
• Knowledge of digital learning & talent platforms and recruitment technology.

ITV is for everyone. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including People of Colour and Deaf, Disabled, and Neurodivergent people. We strongly encourage applications from disabled people, guaranteeing progression if minimum criteria are met and the candidate declares disability. We’re happy to discuss support or adjustments needed during the application process.

Location: Brixton, England, United Kingdom

Work experience: HR

Languages: English