Senior Talent Development Partner

Michael Page; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global organisation in the industrial/manufacturing sector is seeking a Senior Talent Development Partner. This role based in Oxford focuses on designing and implementing talent development strategies while collaborating with leadership. The successful candidate will enhance employee skills and support organisational capabilities. The company offers a competitive salary, 25 days holiday, enhanced pension, gym access, and hybrid working options.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Enhanced Pension

Gym onsite

Parking in Central Oxford

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in talent development within industrial or entrepreneurial businesses.
• Proven ability to design frameworks for impactful learning programmes.
• Experience collaborating with senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement talent development strategies aligned with organisational goals.
• Collaborate with leadership to identify training and development needs.
• Monitor and evaluate the success of development initiatives.

Skills

Talent development expertise

Framework design for learning programmes

Collaboration with leadership

Performance management knowledge

Excellent communication skills

Job description

The Senior Talent Development Partner will play a pivotal role in shaping and implementing talent development strategies within the industrial/manufacturing sector. This role is based in Oxford and focuses on enhancing organisational capabilities through strategic human resources initiatives.

Client Details

This global organisation of circa 2,000 is recognised for its commitment to innovation and environmental responsibility, creating solutions that support renewable energy and smarter cities. Employees benefit from a culture that values professional growth, collaboration, and long-term stability, with opportunities to work on impactful projects worldwide. If you're looking for a role where you can contribute to sustainability and cutting‑edge technology while developing your career, this company offers an excellent environment.

Description

The Senior Talent Development Partner will:

• Design and implement talent development strategies aligned with organisational goals.
• Collaborate with leadership to identify training and development needs.
• Develop and deliver effective learning programmes to enhance employee skills.
• Monitor and evaluate the success of development initiatives and adapt as needed.
• Support succession planning and leadership development frameworks.
• Provide expert guidance on performance management processes.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices in talent development.
• Manage stakeholder relationships across the organisation to drive HR initiatives.

Profile

A successful Senior Talent Development Partner should have:

• Strong expertise in talent development within acquisitive/ entrepreneurial businesses.
• Proven ability to design frameworks behind impactful learning programmes.
• Experience in collaborating with senior leadership and stakeholders.
• Knowledge of performance management and succession planning strategies.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

Job Offer

• A competiteve salary for a role at this level (reporting into Talent Director)
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays.
• Enhanced Pension
• Gym onsite
• Parking in Central Oxford
• Hybrid working on offer