Talent and Development Partner

Harris Federation; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris Federation is seeking a passionate Talent & Development Partner to lead learning and development initiatives. You will shape a culture of growth, ensuring staff have the skills and opportunities to thrive. With a focus on continuous improvement, you will collaborate with key stakeholders to identify training needs and deliver impactful programs. Join a diverse team dedicated to making education equitable for all students.

Benefits

Annual performance and loyalty bonus

Pension scheme with generous employer contribution

26 days' annual leave plus bank holidays

Harris Wellbeing Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme

Wide range of shopping, leisure, and travel discounts

Interest-free ICT and season ticket loans

Qualifications

• Experience in talent management or HR management.
• Experience in designing and delivering learning programs.
• Experience with learning management systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement engaging learning programs.
• Support professional and personal development.
• Manage Oracle Learning Cloud and coordinate training activities.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Data Analysis

Education

CIPD qualification

Learning & Development or HR related degree

Tools

Oracle Learning Cloud

Job description

Our mission is simple: to close the educational gap between young people from disadvantaged backgrounds and their peers. We see Harris Federation as a system disrupter – whose purpose is to make life fairer for children in and around London. Our focus is to take on the most challenging schools and turn them into exceptional places of learning where everyone – staff and students – thrives.

We are looking for a passionate leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, embraces innovation, and can inspire others to reach their full potential.

As part of our growing head office People Services function, we have created the brand-new position of Talent & Development Partner. This is a pivotal role helping to ensure our people have the right skills, knowledge, tools, and opportunities to succeed. As Talent & Development Partner you will have the opportunity to help shape a culture where our people thrive, careers flourish, and every colleague can fulfil their potential.

From structured qualifications and mentoring opportunities, to our generous pension scheme (LGPS) and loyalty bonuses, we will give you the tools and resources you need to thrive in your role. We look after you so that you can invest your time and energy into driving learning and development programmes, which keep Harris Federation at the forefront of professional growth opportunities in education.

If you are enthused by our mission and the scope of this transformational role, we welcome your further interest and application.

WORKING WITH US

We now have over 50 schools educating more than 40,000 young people across London and Essex, and employ over 5,000 staff across our academies and head office. With the majority of our academies located in areas of high socioeconomic disadvantage, a high-quality education is key to the futures of the pupils we serve.

As a provider of employment and education, we value the diversity of our staff and students, and all our staff are equally valued and respected. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.

Our work will impact many generations to come, and our staff come from all backgrounds and walks of life, coming together to inspire young minds. We promote an inclusive culture that embraces the valuable and enriching contribution that all of our community make. We continue to be proactive in uplifting and supporting all voices at Harris. Together, we are creating a future where every child has the chance to achieve their ambitions.

To discover more about our culture, ethos and what it is like to work here, visit theWhy Work For Uspage.

MAIN AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

As the central Talent & Development Partner you will have the opportunity to help transform our talent through the design and implementation of engaging learning programs. You will coordinate a centralised L&D offer will be responsible for partnering with the head office departments and academies to build an appropriate and progressive learning offer to ensure that people are equipped with the business and soft skills that they need now and in the future.

• Help build a talent development and learning strategy that supports succession planning and career progression across all levels.
• Support the development of a comprehensive and holistic approach to talent and development that identifies training needs, supports professional and personal development, and nurtures careers in both teaching and non-teaching job families.
• Develop relationships with key stakeholders across the Federation to understand training gaps and learning requirements within Harris Federation, developing tools and programmes to foster a culture of continuous learning and employee wellbeing.
• Manage Oracle Learning Cloud (OLC) and maintain a central training catalogue working with Talent Acquisition and HR teams as part of our wider talent management strategy.
• Oversee and coordinate BAU learning & development activities through Oracle Learning Cloud.
• Partner with head office senior leaders and develop close working relationships so as to identify key learning needs (current and emerging), and ensure a learning offer is in place to meet these needs

For a full job description, please download the Job Pack.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We would like to hear from you if you have:

• CIPD qualification or Learning & Development or HR related degree.
• Previous experience in a talent management, learning and development or HR management
• Experience in a L&D area: e-learning development, coaching, leadership development or related fields
• Experience in designing, delivering, and evaluating learning and development programs
• Experience assisting in course development, design, delivery and facilitation, including blended learning approaches.
• Experience of analysing and presenting data
• Experience of working with a learning management system

For a full job person specification, please download the Job Pack.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

At Harris Federation, we're committed to investing in both your professional success and in you as an individual. Not only will you have the opportunity to shape the growth of thousands of education professionals, but you will also enjoy an exceptional range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, career development and work-life balance. You will also have access to a variety of benefits, support programmes and initiatives including:

• Excellent opportunities for continuous professional development and career progression
• Annual performance and loyalty bonus
• Pension scheme (Teachers' Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme) with generous employer contribution
• 26 days' annual leave (inclusive of our Christmas Eve closure day) plus bank holidays, rising to 27 days after 2 years' service, or equivalent for staff on term time contracts
• Harris Wellbeing Cash Plan including cover for routine and specialist healthcare
• Employee Assistance Programme for free and confidential advice
• Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme
• Wide range of shopping, leisure, and travel discounts
• 20% off at Tapi Carpets, exclusive to Harris employees
• Interest-free ICT and season ticket loans

For most non-teaching staff based at our Head Office in East Croydon, we also offer lifestyle friendly working arrangements including flexible start and end times, and hybrid working with two days from home and three days on site.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Safeguarding Notice

The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.

Equal Opportunities

The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment.