Strategic Talent & Learning Leader

Katie Bard; Tyseley; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Katie Bard is seeking an experienced Talent & Development Manager in a hybrid role based in Birmingham City Centre. The role offers a salary of £50-54k and involves leading the organisation's learning and development strategy, frameworks, and programmes.

You will manage L&D initiatives, oversee the LMS, engage external providers, and coach managers to strengthen workforce capability and succession planning. A focus on blended learning and adult education methodologies is essential.

Qualifications

• Significant Talent/L&D experience with a track record in strategy and programme design.
• Experience developing competency frameworks and career pathways.
• Proven ability to lead blended learning programmes and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver the organisation's Talent, Learning & Development strategy.
• Lead performance and development frameworks, including 1-to-1s and reviews.
• Design and deliver blended learning, leadership and professional programmes.
• Oversee competency frameworks, skills matrices and career pathways.
• Identify skills gaps to support workforce planning and succession.
• Manage apprenticeships, mentoring and coaching initiatives.
• Oversee the LMS and mandatory/compliance training.
• Manage external providers and stakeholder relationships.
• Measure L&D effectiveness through KPIs and business outcomes.
• Coach and advise managers on talent development and capability.

Skills

Learning strategy

Programme design

Competency frameworks

Blended learning

Talent management

LMS management

Coaching & facilitation

Stakeholder engagement

Tools

Learning Management System (LMS)

Job description

Katie Bard is seeking an experienced Talent & Development Manager in a hybrid role based in Birmingham City Centre. The role offers a salary of £50-54k and involves leading the organisation's learning and development strategy, frameworks, and programmes.

You will manage L&D initiatives, oversee the LMS, engage external providers, and coach managers to strengthen workforce capability and succession planning. A focus on blended learning and adult education methodologies is essential.