Senior Talent & Development Partner (12 month FTC)

Senior Talent & Development Partner (12 month FTC)

At Places for People, we hire People, not numbers! If you like the sound of this role, please apply — you could be just who we're looking for! While experience and track record are important, we value those who embody our People Promises: doing the right thing, enthusiasm, motivation to grow, community spirit, respect, and enjoyment of work. As the UK's leading Social Enterprise, we're dedicated to creating inclusive and thriving communities for both our customers and employees.

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About the role

We are recruiting a Strategic Senior Talent and Development Partner to support our Places Leisure business as a Centre of Excellence. To be successful, you must be within a 60-minute commute of Preston, Derby, Bristol, or London, with regular travel required.

We seek a dynamic professional to partner with senior leaders, implementing and delivering our talent and development strategy, focusing on mapping, developing, and mobilizing talent across Places Leisure and the wider PfP business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner with senior leaders to create and implement talent and development strategies.
• Map, develop, and move talent across the organization.
• Implement learning, leadership, and development initiatives; support managers in team development and career growth.
• Ensure the workforce has the right skills at the right time; support building a customer service-oriented culture.
• Collaborate with People departments to align processes.

Essential Criteria:

• Proven experience in a partnering role delivering talent, development, or HR initiatives as a centre of excellence.
• Experience creating engaging, inclusive training materials.
• Ability to coach and facilitate learning for senior stakeholders.
• Track record delivering strategic projects with measurable impact.
• Strong leadership and line management skills, leading a team of three.
• Autonomous working style balancing multiple key areas.
• Data-driven approach to people development solutions.

The benefits

We offer a comprehensive package including:

• Competitive salary with annual review
• Pension with up to 7% matched contributions
• Up to 35 days holiday, with buy/sell options
• Healthcare cashback plan (up to GBP500/year)
• 2% bonus scheme
• Training and development opportunities
• Additional perks like discounts and offers

We're committed to fostering talent and growth in a supportive environment. If you're passionate about talent development, we'd love to hear from you.

Next steps

If you meet the criteria, click apply to visit our careers site, learn more, and apply directly. For support, contact our skills and employment team. Please note, we operate a PSL and do not accept cold calls. Our safeguarding policies ensure a safe environment for all, including pre-employment checks like DBS where applicable. Join us and contribute to safeguarding our communities.