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

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

Job summary

A leading organization in talent development seeks a Talent Development Advisor to enhance learning initiatives and support onboarding processes. This full-time role, based in Castle Vale, Birmingham, offers a salary of £27,537 to £31,292 depending on skills and a fantastic benefits package. A commitment to learning and diversity is at the core of the organization, promoting a culture where employees can thrive. Agile working options are available, and part-time hours may be considered.

Benefits

29 days annual leave + Bank Holidays

Pension schemes

Bupa Health Cash Plan

Agile/flexible working principles

Learning and Development opportunities

Staff social events

Qualifications

• Experience in planning and organizing learning initiatives.
• Ability to design effective onboarding processes.
• Strong understanding of talent management principles.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head of People & OD in learning initiatives.
• Design and deliver learning programs to enhance skills.
• Provide guidance on onboarding for new employees.

Skills

Talent Management

Learning and Development

Stakeholder Engagement

Onboarding

Coaching

Job description

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

Castle Vale, Birmingham – Agile Working

£27,537 – £31,292 depending on skills

Full Time

Fixed Term Contract - 10 months maternity cover

Closing Date : Friday the 2nd January 2026

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.

You will 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.

You will be responsible for designing, developing and delivering effective learning initiatives that enhance colleague skills, knowledge and behaviours that support improved capability and career development across the Pioneer Group.

You will provide guidance to managers from across the group to design and implement effective onboarding and planning inductions for new employees.

We offer a fantastic benefits package which includes :

Part time hours considered – please make this clear in your application.

29 days basic annual leave (full time) + Bank Holidays

Pension schemes

A 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.

A 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

We also offer mentoring and coaching, wellbeing champion new starter Buddy as part of your probation and opportunities to shadow other departments.

The Pioneer Group is a committed equal opportunities employer. We seek to attract, develop and retain talented people from a diverse range of background 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 values 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