Talent Development Advisor (Learning And Development / L&D)

The Pioneer Group; Highgate; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A notable organization in the region is seeking a Talent Development Advisor to enhance their People Strategy. This role focuses on Talent Management and Professional Standards, supporting the Head of People & OD in learning and development initiatives. The successful candidate will design effective onboarding processes and conduct training that elevates skills, knowledge, and behaviors. This fixed-term, full-time position includes competitive salary and substantial benefits including generous leave and a commitment to employee wellbeing.

Benefits

29 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension schemes

Health Cash Plan with discounts and reimbursements

Agile/flexible working principles

Family Friendly policy with enhanced benefits

Learning and Development opportunities

Internal coaching and mentoring opportunities

Staff social events

Responsibilities

• Support the Head of People & OD in planning and organizing all learning and development initiatives.
• Design, develop and deliver effective learning initiatives to enhance colleague skills.
• Provide guidance to managers for onboarding and planning inductions.

Job description

Job Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a Talent Development Advisor to join our People team! This is a new role to help drive our People Strategy which will focus on Talent Management, Succession Planning and Professional Standards.

Location & Details

Castle Vale, Birmingham – Agile Working

salary: £27,537 – £31,292 depending on skills

Full Time, Fixed Term Contract – 10 months maternity cover

Closing Date: Friday the 2nd January 2026

Responsibilities

• Support the Head of People & OD, in planning and organising all learning and development initiatives within the Pioneer Group, working closely with the wider People Team whilst also building relationships with key stakeholders across the business.
• Design, develop and deliver effective learning initiatives that enhance colleague skills, knowledge and behaviours that support improved capability and career development across the Pioneer Group.
• Provide guidance to managers across the group to design and implement effective onboarding and planning inductions for new employees.

Benefits

• Part time hours considered – please make this clear in your application.
• 29 days basic annual leave (full time) + Bank Holidays
• Pension schemes
• Commitment to safety and wellbeing including access to a Bupa Health Cash Plan which provides discounts on gym membership, sports equipment and days out, as well as reimbursement on NHS prescription charges, eye tests, dental care and physiotherapy.
• Commitment to work life balance through our Agile/flexible working principles.
• Family Friendly policy with enhanced benefits.
• Learning and Development opportunities.
• Internal coaching and mentoring opportunities.
• Staff social events.
• Mentoring and coaching, wellbeing champion new starter Buddy as part of your probation and opportunities to shadow other departments.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We seek to attract, develop and retain talented people from a diverse range of backgrounds and cultures. We value and respect individuality and engage a culture within our organisation where people can thrive and be themselves. We also make sure employees are valued for their strengths and experiences. Everyone who either applies to or works for the organisation is treated equally, regardless of their gender, age, ethnic origin, nationality, marital status, sexual orientation or religious beliefs.