Talent Consultant

Legal & General; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance-related bonus

Generous pension contribution

Healthcare plan

25 days holiday plus public holidays

Flexible working options

Electric car scheme

Job summary

A leading financial services group in the UK is looking for a Talent Consultant to shape talent initiatives aligning with company goals. The role involves managing talent projects, supporting succession planning, and leveraging data for decision-making. Ideal candidates should possess knowledge of talent management frameworks, strong analytical skills, and experience in stakeholder management. Flexible working options and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Understanding of talent management frameworks and HR technology.
• Proven ability to design and implement enterprise-wide talent initiatives.
• Strong analytical skills with experience using HRIS.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic talent projects and development programmes.
• Engage with stakeholders to embed talent strategies.
• Develop KPIs to measure the impact of talent initiatives.

Skills

Talent management frameworks

Project management experience

Employee engagement strategies

Succession planning methodologies

Inclusive talent practices

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Tools

HRIS

MS Office

Job description

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Legal & General (L&G) is a leading UK financial services group and major global investor that has safeguarded people’s financial futures since 1836. As one of the world’s largest asset managers, L&G provides powerful asset origination capabilities across pension risk transfer, life insurance and workplace pensions. Our Group Functions deliver the services that all areas of the business need, enabling a talented and diverse team to help everyone do what they do best.

Job Description

We’re recruiting a Talent Consultant to shape the future of our organisation through strategic talent initiatives. This role is pivotal in supporting the implementation and continuous improvement of our talent management strategy, ensuring alignment with our company’s goals.

What you’ll be doing

• Leading strategic talent projects and designing development programmes for high‑potential colleagues.
• Supporting talent review and succession planning processes with insightful collateral.
• Driving adoption of digital tools and analysing talent data to inform decision‑making.
• Engaging with stakeholders across HR and the business to embed talent strategies.
• Building relationships and supporting critical role placements.
• Developing KPIs and metrics to measure the impact of talent initiatives.
• Monitoring employee engagement and adapting strategies to improve outcomes.
• Delivering Consumer Duty Target training to ensure staff understand their responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Understanding of talent management frameworks and HR technology, including analytics tools.
• Experience in project management within a talent or HR context.
• Knowledge of employee engagement strategies and measurement approaches.
• Familiarity with succession planning and leadership development methodologies.
• Awareness of inclusive talent practices and diversity strategies.
• Proven ability to design and implement enterprise‑wide talent initiatives.
• Strong analytical skills with experience using HRIS and proficiency in MS Office.
• Excellent stakeholder management and ability to influence senior leaders.

Benefits

• Opportunity to participate in an annual performance‑related bonus plan and share schemes.
• Generous pension contribution.
• Life assurance.
• Healthcare plan for permanent employees.
• At least 25 days holiday, plus public holidays, and 26 days after 2 years of service.
• Family leave and flexible working options.
• Electric car scheme available to permanent employees.
• Various discounts on L&G products and other partners.
• Well‑being focused office spaces.

Additional Information

At L&G, we believe in generating positive returns while building a better future for all. We welcome a welcoming, inclusive culture and support flexible working. We don’t require you to meet every single criterion – focus on your strengths and how you can contribute to our purpose.