Talent & Development Specialist

Cameo Consultancy; Banbury; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Autonomy in shaping initiatives

Collaborative international environment

Job summary

Cameo Consultancy is seeking a Talent & Development Specialist to influence talent strategies across Northern Europe. This full-time position, based in Banbury, offers a hybrid work model and requires some travel to Denmark, Norway, Finland, and Sweden.

You will partner with leaders to develop programs that enhance leadership and engagement while driving strategies for long-term business performance. Candidates should have a degree in HR or Business and at least 5 years of HR experience, particularly in Learning & Development.

The role offers a competitive salary of up to £50,000 with excellent benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' HR experience with 3 years in Learning & Development.
• Experience in multi-country environments.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret talent data.

Responsibilities

• Develop regional learning and development strategies.
• Partner with senior leaders on development initiatives.
• Drive innovative learning approaches with digital tools.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Facilitation skills

HRIS experience

Fluency in English

Education

Degree in HR, Business or Organisational Development

Tools

SAP SuccessFactors

Job description

• Reference: J7031_1780496728
• Job Type: Permanent
• Location: Banbury, Oxfordshire
• Industry: Human Resources and Personnel

Talent & Development Specialist

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a strategic and forward-thinking Talent Development Specialist to join a dynamic international organisation operating across Northern Europe.

This position will be based in Banbury (hybrid working), full time and permanent, and you will be required to travel 20-30% of your time to Denmark, Norway, Finland, and Sweden, supporting a regional workforce through innovative learning, leadership, and talent initiatives.

Reporting to the Regional HR Manager, you will play a key role in driving organisational capability, leadership succession, and employee engagement across multiple markets. This is an opportunity to influence long-term business performance by aligning talent development strategies with ambitious commercial objectives.

This role is ideal for an experienced Learning & Development or Talent professional who thrives in a fast-paced, international environment and enjoys partnering with senior stakeholders to create impactful people strategies.

You will lead initiatives that strengthen leadership capability, identify future talent, and deliver scalable development programmes that support regional growth and organisational transformation.

You will be responsible for:

• Develop and execute regional learning and development strategies aligned with business priorities and long-term growth objectives
• Partner with senior leaders to identify capability gaps and implement targeted development initiatives
• Translate employee engagement insights into actionable learning and development solutions
• Design and deliver leadership and management development programmes across the region

Talent Management & Succession Planning

• Lead regional talent identification and High-Potential development initiatives
• Support succession planning and leadership pipeline development
• Facilitate performance and talent review processes, including 9Box matrix discussions
• Collaborate with HR Business Partners to drive talent and retention strategies

Innovation & Digital Learning

• Drive innovative and scalable learning approaches, including Train-the-Trainer models
• Utilise digital tools and AI-enabled learning solutions to enhance employee development experiences
• Oversee learning systems and platforms to ensure a seamless employee experience
• Monitor programme effectiveness through analytics and talent data insights

You must be/have:

• A degree in HR, Business, Organisational Development, or a related discipline
• A minimum of 5 years' HR experience, including at least 3 years specialising in Learning & Development, Talent Management, or Organisational Development
• Experience working within a regional or multi-country environment
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the confidence to influence senior leaders
• Experience using HRIS and learning platforms such as SAP SuccessFactors
• Excellent facilitation, presentation, and communication skills
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret talent data and identify trends or risks
• Fluency in English; additional Nordic language skills would be advantageous

Why Join?

This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a collaborative, international environment where people development is genuinely valued. You will have the autonomy to shape regional talent initiatives while working alongside engaged leaders and HR professionals across Northern Europe.

Up to £50000 per annum + Excellent benefits