Senior Talent & Development Partner (12 month FTC)

Places for People; Northampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking social enterprise dedicated to creating thriving communities. As a Senior Talent & Development Partner, you will play a pivotal role in shaping talent strategies that empower employees and enhance organizational capabilities. This dynamic role involves partnering with senior leaders, developing engaging training materials, and driving impactful strategic projects. With a commitment to fostering a supportive environment, this position offers a chance to make a significant impact on talent development while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, generous holiday options, and a commitment to personal growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary with annual review

Pension with up to 7% matched contributions

Up to 35 days holiday

Healthcare cashback plan

2% bonus scheme

Training and development opportunities

Discounts on shops and cinemas

Qualifications

• Proven experience in delivering talent and development strategies.
• Ability to coach and facilitate learning for senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Partner with senior leaders to implement talent and development strategies.
• Ensure the workforce has the right skills at the right time.

Skills

Talent Development

Leadership Development

Coaching

Data Analytics

HR Initiatives

Job description

Senior Talent & Development Partner (12 month FTC)

At Places for People, we hire People, not numbers! If you like the sound of this opportunity, please apply — you could be just who we're looking for! While experience and track record are important, we're more interested in hiring someone who embodies our People Promises: doing the right thing, being enthusiastic and motivated to grow, believing in community spirit, respecting others, and enjoying their work. As the UK's leading Social Enterprise, we're dedicated to creating inclusive and thriving communities for both our customers and employees.

Join a community that cares about you!

More about your 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 our main office locations (Preston, Derby, Bristol, or London), as regular travel will be required.

We seek a dynamic and experienced professional to partner with senior business leaders and leadership teams, 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, implement, and deliver talent and development strategies.
• Map, develop, and facilitate movement of talent across the organization.
• Implement strategic learning, leadership, and talent initiatives; support managers in team development, covering personal, professional, technical, and career growth.
• Ensure the workforce has the right skills at the right time, supporting management in building a customer service-oriented culture.
• Collaborate with People departments to align and integrate people processes.

Essential Criteria:

• Proven experience in a partnering role delivering talent, development, learning, leadership, or HR initiatives as a centre of excellence.
• Experience designing engaging, inclusive training materials to develop capabilities.
• Ability to coach and facilitate learning for senior stakeholders.
• Track record of delivering impactful strategic projects with measurable KPIs and ROI.
• Strong leadership and line management experience, leading a team of three.
• Ability to work autonomously across business partnering, leadership development, strategic projects, and line management.
• Proficiency in using data and analytics to drive results in people development.

The benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits 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
• Perks such as discounts on shops, cinemas, and more

We are committed to fostering a supportive environment where talent can thrive. If you are passionate about talent development and eager to make an impact, we would love to hear from you.

What's next?

If you're ready to advance your career, click apply to be redirected to our careers site for more details and to submit your application. For support, please contact our skills and employment team. Please note we operate a PSL and do not accept cold agency calls.

At Places for People, safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. We are dedicated to creating safe communities by protecting vulnerable groups and following robust safeguarding policies, including DBS checks where applicable. All employees are expected to uphold these standards and report concerns to maintain a safe environment.