Talent Acquisition & Development Manager

Nationwide Platforms; Lutterworth; On-site; GBP 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Talent Acquisition & Development Manager, where you will lead initiatives to attract and retain top talent. This role involves designing innovative recruitment strategies, enhancing employee development programs, and aligning talent initiatives with organizational goals. With a competitive salary and attractive benefits, including a company car or cash allowance, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a leading provider of powered access rental equipment. If you are passionate about talent management and thrive in a dynamic environment, this is the perfect role for you.

Benefits

Company Car or Cash Allowance

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Auto Enrolment Pension scheme

BUPA Medical Care

Life Assurance

Lifestyle benefits including discounts on selected high street stores

Qualifications

• Experience in sales or commercial environments with tactical resourcing skills.
• Proven success in sourcing passive candidates through various channels.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement talent acquisition strategies to attract high-quality candidates.
• Collaborate with HR to align talent strategies with business goals.
• Design and evaluate training programs supporting employee growth.

Skills

Talent Acquisition

Employee Development

Recruitment Strategies

Succession Planning

Employer Branding

Sales Experience

Tactical Resourcing

Direct Sourcing

Education

Degree in Human Resources or related field

Job description

We are currently recruiting for a Talent Acquisition & Development Manager to join the HR Team at Nationwide Platforms.

Role Overview

As the Talent Acquisition and Development Manager, you will lead efforts in attracting, developing, and retaining top talent. Responsibilities include designing recruitment strategies, enhancing employee development programs, and aligning talent initiatives with the organisation’s goals and culture.

Benefits

In return, you will receive a salary up to £65,000 DOE, a Company Car or Cash Allowance of £8,750, 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, an Auto Enrolment Pension scheme, BUPA Medical Care, Life Assurance, and Lifestyle benefits including discounts on selected high street stores.

Location

Frequent travel is required; the ideal candidate must be located near major motorway networks M4, M6, M40, M1.

Responsibilities

1. Develop and implement effective talent acquisition strategies to attract high-quality candidates across all levels.
2. Build and maintain a pipeline of qualified candidates through various channels for common and difficult-to-fill roles.
3. Collaborate with HR and department leaders to align talent strategies with business goals.
4. Design, implement, and evaluate training and development programs supporting employee growth and organisational objectives.
5. Lead succession planning and career development strategies to retain top performers.
6. Develop and deliver Employer Branding and Positioning strategies to increase candidate attraction and brand awareness.
7. Develop assessment and profiling tools at the job family level.
8. Work with HR Business Partners on onboarding and induction procedures to improve productivity and reduce short-term voluntary turnover.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will be able to understand business performance, anticipate future requirements, and develop manpower plans. Experience in sales or a commercial environment, with strong tactical resourcing and recruitment skills—especially within a blue-collar context—is essential. Proven success in sourcing passive candidates through multiple channels and familiarity with direct sourcing strategies are also required.

About Nationwide Platforms

Part of the Loxam Group, we are the UK's leading provider of Powered Access rental equipment, with extensive fleet and depot coverage. We serve various sectors including Construction, Warehouse & Distribution, Aviation, Facilities Management, Industrial Services, Telecoms, and Media.

Safety and Inclusion

Safety is our priority, with innovative solutions and equipment that lead the industry. We are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where every employee feels respected, valued, and supported.