Senior Talent Manager

Adecco; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruitment agency in London is looking for a Senior Talent Manager to shape and execute their Talent Strategy. This role involves leading the Talent Development portfolio and collaborating with multiple teams to enhance talent management practices. Candidates are required to have proven experience in talent management and leadership development, along with strong stakeholder management skills. Competitive daily rate offered for the 6-month contract.

Benefits

Inclusive hiring process

Flexible work arrangements

Qualifications

• Proven experience in talent management, leadership development, and succession planning.
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to articulate business performance.
• Excellent relationship-building skills with a focus on collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Advise and support in setting and defining the Talent Strategy.
• Develop frameworks to identify and develop talent aligned with business goals.
• Collaborate with colleagues to implement effective attraction and retention strategies.

Skills

Talent management

Leadership development

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Agile methodologies

Job description

Overview

Senior Talent Manager (contract)

Daily Rate: 500 - 600 (inside IR35 via umbrella)
Contract Length: 6 Months
Location: Whitechapel, London (4 minutes walk from Aldgate East train station) 3 DAYS ONSITE PW REQUIRED

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for talent management? Our client is seeking a Senior Talent Manager to shape and execute their Talent Strategy across the organisation. This is an exciting opportunity to design and own the Talent Development and Talent Management portfolio that drives impactful outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Advise and support the Talent, Performance & Culture Director in setting and defining the Talent Strategy.
• Develop and maintain frameworks and tools to identify and develop talent, ensuring alignment with business goals.
• Collaborate with People & Culture colleagues to identify critical roles and implement effective attraction and retention strategies.
• Work closely with Learning & Capability teams to align learning programmes with strategic talent outcomes.
• Create a robust talent pipeline for key positions, implementing succession planning strategies to ensure leadership continuity.
• Own the Talent Management product portfolio, ensuring quality and coherence across all products.
• Lead the design, development, and ongoing maintenance of talent management programmes, managing a delivery team of specialists.
• Measure and analyse the impact of talent initiatives, fostering data-driven decision-making.
• Stay up-to-date with best practises in Talent Management, continuously improving processes to maximise effectiveness.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in talent management, leadership development, and succession planning.
• Strong commercial acumen and the ability to articulate business performance and leverage people strategies.
• Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills, with a focus on collaboration and engagement.
• Proficient in data analysis, using insights to drive business outcomes.
• Familiarity with agile methodologies and project management principles.
• A continuous improvement mindset, committed to enhancing products, services, and processes.

Join us in shaping the future of talent management and making a meaningful impact. If you are ready to take on this challenge and drive strategic talent outcomes, we want to hear from you!

How to Apply

Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you would be a great fit for this role.

We look forward to your application!

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