Talent & Leadership Consultant

Slough Borough Council; Slough; Hybride; GBP 45 000 - 55 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

26 days annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Wellbeing initiatives

Season ticket loan

Résumé du poste

Slough Borough Council invites applications for a role leading Leadership and Talent development across the organisation. You will design and embed talent tools, support succession planning and workforce planning, and coach senior leaders to raise performance and engagement.

The post is permanent, 37 hours per week, based in Slough with hybrid working (minimum 2 days in the office). A DBS check is required and the salary starts from £49,868, with excellent progression and staff benefits.

Qualifications

• Leadership and talent development across the organisation
• Design and embed talent tools and succession planning tools
• Ability to conduct skills gap analyses and coach senior leaders

Responsabilités

• Lead on Leadership and Talent development across the organisation
• Design and embed talent tools and succession planning in workforce planning
• Coach senior leaders and support HR delivery team meetings as required

Connaissances

Leadership development

Talent development

Succession planning

Coaching

Outils

Talent tools

Workforce planning tools

Description du poste

• Pay Level: 8
• Salary: Starting from£49,868(fully inclusive of Local Weighting Allowance)
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Working Hours:37hours per week
• Location:Observatory House/ Slough Hybrid(minimum 2 days per week in the office)
• DBS requirement:Basic

The closing date for applications ismidnight on18th November 2026.

Interviews will be held week commencing 23rd November 2026.

What you’ll be doing:

We are excited to invite applications for this new role to the Council which will operate as a delivery partner to colleagues in all aspects of talent and leadership development. You will act as a role model for the Council’s values and supporting senior colleagues to do the same.

We are looking for someone dedicated to creating a learning culture that inspires staff, aligns with the Councils’ strategic objectives and promotes high levels of engagement, well-being and professional development to drive employee satisfaction and performance.

You will lead on Leadership and Talent development across the organisation from design and embedding talent tools, succession planning tools in relation to workforce planning, alongside ability to conduct skills gap analysis and coach senior leaders.

You will support the Learning and Development Lead to create a learning culture across the organisation, to include deputising at HR delivery team meetings where required.

Our Council:

Our vision is to make a difference to our communities and environment. Every employee contributes to services for local people, directly or by supporting colleagues. We celebrate diversity and want residents to enjoy fulfilling, prosperous and healthy lives.

What we offer:

We offer a supportive place to grow your career, where your input is valued and heard. You will join a friendly, collaborative environment where ambition and innovation are encouraged.

We support flexible and hybrid working to help colleagues achieve a positive work-life balance. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, recruit on merit and value a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Annual increments, where applicable, are usually payable on 1 April, subject to six months’ service and satisfactory performance, until the maximum spinal column point is reached.

Alongside a competitive salary, we provide:

• 26 days’ annual leave, rising to 30 days after 2 years and 33 days after 5 years’ service.
• The Local Government Pension Scheme
• Wellbeing initiatives and employee networks that help us celebrate and promote equality.
• Season ticket loan to help with rail or bus travel to and from work.

Accessibility and Support:

Slough Borough Council is an inclusive employer. If you need support during the application process or reasonable adjustments for interview, please contact our Recruitment Team: [e-mail].

Information shared will be treated confidentially and used only to provide appropriate support throughout recruitment and beyond.

Our staff networks represent diverse colleague groups and help make the Council a place where people feel included and can thrive.

Right to Work and Checks:

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. If you require sponsorship, please contact [e-mail] before applying.

We are committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. Appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.

How we recruit at Slough Borough Council

Our 8 Core Skills

At Slough Borough Council, we are movingForward Together. Our core skills reflect what we value and will form part of your interview.