Senior Talent Lead

The Football Association; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sports organization is seeking a Senior Talent Lead to shape and deliver its talent strategy, focusing on recruitment, learning & development, and talent management. This role involves leading a team of 4, overseeing key leadership recruitment, and partnering with senior leaders to foster a high-performance culture. The ideal candidate will have expertise in attracting and developing diverse talent, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives of the organization.

Qualifications

• Experience in talent management and recruitment strategies.
• Proven ability to lead teams and build effective stakeholder relationships.
• Expertise in developing high-calibre, diverse talent.

Responsibilities

• Shape and deliver the talent strategy for the organization.
• Manage a team of 4 and oversee recruitment and development of leadership roles.
• Partner with senior leaders to support strategic objectives.

Job description

Organisation The Football Association Salary Competitive Location Wembley Stadium Contract type Permanent (Full time) Closing date 4 January 2026 Job Description The Football Association has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Talent Lead who will be responsible for shaping and delivering the talent strategy, encompassing recruitment, learning & development and talent management. This role primarily ensures the attraction and development of high‑calibre, diverse talent through team leadership, highly effective stakeholder relationships and business partnering, bringing true subject matter expertise across the talent lifecycle.

The Senior Talent Lead manages a team of 4, oversees the recruitment and development of key leadership roles, strategic projects, and partners with senior leaders to support strategic objectives and foster a high‑performance culture through delivering a talented and diverse workforce.