Talent Acquisition and Career Development Lead

TN United Kingdom; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Sheffield is seeking a Talent Acquisition and Career Development Lead to enhance their early careers programmes and support talent acquisition efforts. This full-time role involves designing graduate and apprenticeship schemes, developing career frameworks, and collaborating across teams to foster inclusive career journeys. The successful candidate will have 3–5 years of HR experience, excellent communication skills, and a passion for helping others grow.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Health Cash Plan

Dental Insurance

Eye Care Vouchers

Flu Vaccinations

Life Assurance

Pension Plan

Cycle to Work Scheme

Holiday Trading

Travel Insurance

Qualifications

• 3–5 years’ HR experience focusing on talent, learning, or early careers.
• Experience delivering HR projects and development programmes.
• Proactive, collaborative, and adaptable in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver graduate and apprenticeship schemes from concept to evaluation.
• Develop and implement clear career frameworks and progression pathways.
• Support live recruitment campaigns as needed.

Skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Excel skills

Tools

ADP

Workday

Job description

Talent Acquisition and Career Development Lead, Sheffield

Client: SBS

Location: Sheffield, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 29ff5e1eb020

Job Views: 3

Posted: 19.05.2025

Expiry Date: 03.07.2025

Job Description

Location: Sheffield, Broad Street

Full-time, Fixed Term Contract until 31st December 2025

Competitive salary, dependent on experience

Hybrid: Minimum of 2 days in the office per week

Are you passionate about unlocking potential and shaping the future workforce? We’re seeking a dynamic HR Advisor to support talent acquisition and career planning projects, including designing, launching, and championing early careers programmes such as graduates and apprenticeships, along with career development pathways.

You will play a key role in building structured development programmes supporting early-career individuals and beyond. Collaborating across teams, you will drive initiatives that foster inclusive, engaging, and sustainable career journeys for future talent.

What will the role involve?

Talent Acquisition & Early Careers:

• Design and deliver graduate and apprenticeship schemes from concept to evaluation
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand future talent needs and align early careers offerings
• Build onboarding, learning journeys, and rotational frameworks for early-career hires
• Support live recruitment campaigns as needed

Career Planning & Development:

• Develop and implement clear career frameworks and progression pathways
• Embed development into onboarding, performance, and engagement processes
• Guide employees and managers on growth opportunities and career planning
• Coordinate communications and engagement initiatives to increase awareness and participation

Qualifications

• 3–5 years’ HR experience focusing on talent, learning, or early careers
• Experience delivering HR projects and development programmes
• Strong organizational skills and multitasking ability
• Proactive, collaborative, and adaptable in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication skills and stakeholder engagement
• Strong Excel and HR systems skills (e.g., ADP, Workday)
• A genuine passion for helping others grow and succeed

Additional Information

We support our employees’ health, wellbeing, financial security, and lifestyle. Benefits include:

• Competitive salary
• Health & Wellbeing: Private Medical Insurance, Health Cash Plan, Dental Insurance, Eye Care Vouchers, Flu Vaccinations
• Finance & Protection: Life Assurance, Critical Illness Cover, Pension Plan, Long Service Awards, Payroll Giving, Fleet car provider
• Leisure & Lifestyle: Cycle to Work Scheme, Holiday Trading, Travel Insurance

New employees will be required to pass a confidential consumer credit check and DBS check. Our organization is committed to diversity and inclusion, welcoming applicants with disabilities.