Talent Development Manager

Lancaster Resources; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Manchester is seeking an experienced Talent Development Manager to enhance the professional growth of early-career consultants. This role requires strong skills in coaching and change management, with responsibilities including designing development programmes and providing guidance. The position offers a hybrid working model, requiring some office presence. Exceptional communication and a commitment to inclusivity are essential. Join a dynamic team focused on shaping future talent in consulting.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in people development, coaching, or talent management.
• Experience in performance management.
• Exceptional communication and mentoring skills.
• Exceptional communication, mentoring, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to design, deliver, and measure learning programmes.

Responsibilities

• Design and oversee development programmes for consultants.
• Provide coaching and guidance for career progression.
• Plan onboarding experiences and professional development events.
• Promote continuous learning and professional certifications.
• Introduce innovative tools to enhance consultant engagement.
• Support performance management and improvement plans with clarity and fairness.
• Introduce innovative approaches and tools to enhance consultant capability and engagement.

Skills

People development

Coaching

Talent management

Change & transformation understanding

Exceptional communication

Mentoring

Relationship building

Creative mindset

Analytical mindset

Solutions-oriented mindset

Job description

Talent Development Manager • Manchester, United Kingdom

Our key client is currently looking for an experienced Talent Development Manager to join their team to help lead the professional growth and engagement of early‑career consultants.

This role is focused on building capability, delivering impactful learning experiences, and enabling consultants to thrive in client‑facing roles. They specifically require someone who has a strong grasp of change & transformation.

The position can be worked on a hybrid basis with 3 days a week expected in their Manchester office or on client side as well as some travel being involved.

Base Pay Range

Direction to contact the recruiter for details.

Role Overview

You will be responsible for designing and overseeing development programmes, mentoring consultants, and ensuring they have the tools, skills, and confidence to succeed. You will collaborate closely with internal teams and stakeholders to align talent initiatives with organisational priorities and drive measurable growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead structured development journeys for consultants, from onboarding through to advanced skill‑building.
• Provide coaching, guidance, and learning interventions throughout their career progression.
• Plan and manage onboarding experiences, buddy schemes, and professional development events.
• Partner with internal teams and stakeholders to ensure development initiatives meet business needs.
• Promote continuous learning, professional certifications, and leadership growth opportunities.
• Support performance management and improvement plans with clarity and fairness.
• Introduce innovative approaches, tools, and initiatives to enhance consultant capability and engagement.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in people development, coaching, or talent management.
• Experience of performance management.
• Strong understanding of change & transformation.
• Exceptional communication, mentoring, and relationship‑building skills.
• Ability to design, deliver, and measure learning programmes.
• Creative, analytical, and solutions‑oriented mindset.
• Commitment to professionalism, integrity, and inclusivity.
• Experience working for a consulting company (ideally).

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Human Resources

Industries

• IT Services and IT Consulting and Business Consulting and Services

This position is offered in compliance with Equal Employment Opportunity laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.