Senior Leadership Development Manager

Barratt Developments plc; Coalville; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Bonus Scheme

Private Medical Cover

Annual Medical Health Assessment

26 days holiday

Job summary

Barratt Redrow PLC is seeking a Head Office leadership and organisational development specialist to design, deliver and evaluate group-wide leadership interventions at the heart of our business.

You will review and redefine the leadership development offer, consult with senior leaders to identify needs and expected outcomes, and establish a new set of leadership capabilities to set a benchmark for 2026 and beyond.

Qualifications

• Deep specialist expertise in leadership development design, implementation, delivery and evaluation.
• Ability to align development programmes with culture, organisation and business performance.
• Strong knowledge of learning principles and experiential approaches.

Responsibilities

• Review and redefine leadership development offerings to deliver strategic outcomes.
• Consult with senior leaders to identify needs and define expected outcomes.
• Design leadership capabilities to benchmark Barratt Redrow in 2026 and beyond.
• Lead immersive induction programmes for Senior Leaders.
• Ensure interventions deliver business value through robust evaluation.

Skills

Leadership development

Stakeholder management

Coaching

Data analysis

Presentation skills

Tools

Psychometric tools

Job description

Supporting the business and our divisional offices, our Head Office functions cover all departments from our Executive Board through to our support functions such as Group Design and Technical, HR, Health and Safety, IT, Sales and Marketing, Commercial, Procurement, Group Finance, Corporate Affairs, as well as Legal and Company Secretariat. We also have a specialised function – Barratt Partnerships.

Reporting to theGroup Leadership and Talent Development Manager you will beAccountable for the design, delivery and evaluation of Group wide leadership, management and OD interventions.

• Review and redefine our leadership development offer as required to ensure it is optimised to deliver strategic business outcomes
• Consult with key stakeholders i.e. senior leaders to understand business and development needs, identifying clear expected outcomes and benefits
• Lead the identification and design of new set of leadership capabilities to establish a strong benchmark of effective leadership of Barratt Redrow in 2026 and beyond
• Design inclusive, values aligned leadership development programmes aligned to strategic priorities, leveraging a full range of experience, exposure and education-based interventions
• Design and implement a new immersive induction for Senior Leaders
• Design and implement leadership development programmes targeted at pivotal roles
• Ensure all our leadership development interventions are delivering a return for the business through robust evaluation, leveraging great data and insight
• Deliver leadership development, coaching and organisation/team development solutions, as required
• Identify and manage external partners as needed to ensure they design and deliver appropriate solutions for our business, within budget
• Work closely with teams from across the wider Talent & Development Function and beyond

To be successful in this role:

• Deep specialist expertise in leadership development design, implementation, delivery and evaluation
• Sees and leverages the benefit of leadership development as a tool for culture, organisation and business performance
• A high level of knowledge of leadership and management development principles, both current and future
• Strong understanding of theoretical knowledge around learning principles such as experiential learning and skills such as EQ & coaching
• Strong delivery, facilitation and coaching skills
• Naturally curious and stays close to emerging trends and thought leadership in their area of expertise
• Experience of systemic talent management practices
• Commercially astute with good data analytical skills
• Excellent relationship and stakeholder management skills at all levels, with ability to influence core stakeholders
• Excellent verbal, presentation and written communication skills
• As well as own direct contribution, be adept at leading others’ contribution and managing third party support as necessary
• Accredited to use psychometric tools to assess development needs (e.g. Hogan, Korn Ferry or similar)
• Being proactive and curious, always challenging to make improvements and add value – does not settle for the status quo
• Considered, balanced decision-making
• Comfortable working in an environment of rapid change and ambiguity; an advocate for change
• Demonstrates accountability for their own development

Team accountability

• None

We’ve been nationally recognised as a 5 star housebuilder since 2010 for supplying high-quality homes for all generations. That’s more than any other major housebuilder. It’s because we combine the brightest minds, the latest technology, and a genuine commitment to putting customers first. We want the best people in the industry to help us shape the future of building. We have tailored opportunities for apprentices, graduates, experienced professionals and ex-Armed Forces personnel to come and help us stay one step ahead, and build the homes that Britain needs.

Barratt adopts a hybrid way of working which assumes that where roles allow, our office-based colleagues divide their time between working in the office, on our construction sites and sales offices, and working from home, as the role dictates. We recognise the many benefits that an effective hybrid working culture brings to both the Company and our colleagues.

We are building an organisation where anyone with drive and talent can pursue the career they want. We are building a culture where anyone, regardless of gender, race, age, sexuality, disability, background or any other characteristic, can progress and be proud to work for us.

As part of working for Barratt Redrow PLC and specifically for this role we offer:

• Competitive Bonus Scheme
• Private Medical Cover - Single Cover
• Annual Medical Health Assessment
• 26 days’ holiday (increase by 1 day for every 3 years’ continuous service up to 29 days)

Today’s housebuilding professional need tomorrow’s benefits, so they’re ready for whatever the future brings. When you join Barratt, you get the kind of support you would expect from a business built for a modern working world.

Private medical cover

Private healthcare support is available for timely access to a virtual GP, for diagnosis, treatment and more — including physio and talking therapies. You can even add family members.

Pension

First-class pension schemes with the option of up to 10% employer contributions.

Annual Health Assessment

All colleagues are able to access a fully funded annual health assessment, helping you to proactively manage your health and wellbeing.

As well as a competitive salary, we offer many ways to make life more affordable – from access to employee loans and savings accounts, to house purchase discounts.

Cycle to Work scheme, reduced hotel rate, discounts at major retailers… These make a massive difference to the quality of your lifestyle.

So much more…

From death in service, paid volunteer and study leave, enhanced family friendly policies (including our Parents and Carers leave) to a share buying scheme, we have an incredible range of additional benefits.

About Group Support Centre

Barratt Redrow PLC is the nation’s leading housebuilder, creating great new places to live throughout Britain.

Our business is acquiring land, obtaining planning consents and building the highest quality homes in places people aspire to live. This is supported by our expertise in land, design, construction and sales and marketing.

Our purpose is to make sustainable living a reality, building strong communities.

Where you’ll be
working

Here is where you'll be based, whether that's an office or one of our sites.

Putting diversity and inclusion front and centre

We know that a diverse team is better for our customers, makes us a more attractive employer and results in a stronger, more sustainable business. Which is why we're so committed to developing our inclusive culture.

Thinking ahead to leave a better world behind

We’re building a sustainable tomorrow, one house and one community at a time. Our commitment to our customers is rooted in every decision and day-to-day action we take.

See how our colleagues are building tomorrow together.