Senior Talent & Leadership Manager

Valeo Foods UK; West Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Valeo Foods UK seeks a Senior Talent & Leadership Manager to join their Group Talent team. This hybrid role involves shaping talent strategies, enhancing leadership capabilities, and driving a high-performance culture within the organization. The position offers a unique opportunity to build frameworks and programs that positively impact the business's growth trajectory.

Qualifications

• Experience in fast-paced and evolving environments.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Competence in shaping strategic initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver group-wide talent initiatives.
• Design and implement performance management frameworks.
• Develop leadership programs for all organizational levels.

Skills

Strategic Thinking

Project Management

Strong Communication

Data Savvy

Job description

At Valeo Foods Group, were not just about food were about fueling growth, driving transformation, and shaping the future of our people. With a footprint spanning 106 international markets, over 85 brands, and backed by Bain Capital, were on an ambitious path to double in size over the next five years. To make this happen, we need exceptional talent to lead the charge thats where you come in.

Were looking for a Senior Talent & Leadership Manager to join our newly expanded Group Talent team. This is a brand-new role giving you the unique opportunity to shape and scale talent strategies from scratch, build leadership capability, and leave a lasting impact across a growing business.

Job Description

In this role, you will lead and deliver group-wide talent initiatives, working closely with divisional HR Directors and senior leaders to strengthen our talent pipeline, enhance leadership effectiveness, and drive a high-performance culture. Youll oversee key areas such as performance management, talent review, and leadership development, while also supporting broader HR transformation projects, including M&A integration. With Group Talent still in its early stages, this is a rare opportunity to help build frameworks, processes, and programs from the ground up.

What Youll Do

• Performance Management: Youll design and roll out a consistent, scalable performance management framework that drives business impact. This includes equipping HR teams and managers with the tools and training needed to embed effective performance practices. Youll also support the configuration of HR systems to streamline processes and improve data insights.
• Talent Review & Succession: Youll lead the annual talent identification process, expanding its reach across the business. By working with divisional HR teams, youll help strengthen the internal talent pipeline, reducing reliance on external hires and boosting retention. Youll also use data insights to inform talent strategies and provide meaningful recommendations to senior leadership.
• Leadership Development: Youll design and deliver leadership programs from scratch, building capability across all levels. This includes creating tailored development pathways for emerging leaders, mid-level managers, and senior executives. Youll also support senior leadership teams in driving cohesion and high performance, particularly as they shape the business for future growth.
  
  

The role is based in Pontefract with a hybrid working model (3+ days in the office). Were also open to candidates based at one of our other UK sites, with regular travel to London required.

Qualifications

Were looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment and is excited by the opportunity to build and scale initiatives from new. Youll be a strategic thinker with strong project management skills, capable of shaping big-picture strategies while delivering practical, hands-on solutions.

Youll need to be comfortable influencing and partnering with senior stakeholders across a matrixed, international organisation. Strong communication skills and the ability to balance global consistency with local flexibility will be key. You should also be data-savvy, able to use insights to measure impact and drive continuous improvement.

Additional Information

At Valeo, youll be part of a business with bold growth plans and a culture that values innovation, collaboration, and impact. Youll have the chance to shape key talent strategies, influence at a senior level, and contribute to building a high-performing organisation thats fit for the future.

If youre excited by the opportunity to make a lasting impact and help drive the next phase of Valeos growth, wed love to hear from you

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