Talent Manager, Downstream

Remote Worker LTD.; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

bp is seeking a Talent Management Specialist to join the Executive Leadership & Talent Pool team on a fixed-term basis to support leadership development, succession planning and strategic talent initiatives in London. You will partner with senior stakeholders to identify high-potential talent and create development experiences that accelerate readiness for future leadership roles.

This hybrid role combines strategic insight with hands-on programme delivery, from onboarding to mobility, and

Qualifications

• Experience in talent management, leadership development, succession planning or executive development.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to prioritise and deliver results against demanding timelines.
• Excellent analytical skills and confidence using data to generate insights and influence decisions.
• Outstanding communication and presentation skills for senior audiences.
• Curiosity about external market trends and talent strategies.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and complex challenges.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery and coordination of talent management programmes for executive and high-potential talent populations.
• Handle onboarding, promotions, development planning and role moves.
• Analyse talent data and generate actionable insights to supervise progress, advise decisions and support workforce planning.
• Prepare high-quality materials, presentations and updates for senior audiences, including the bp Leadership Team, People & Culture Leadership Team and Board-level discussions.
• Identify and recommend leadership development opportunities, drawing on both internal programmes and external market protocols.
• Maintain relationships with external leadership development partners and internal faculty to ensure outstanding programme design and delivery.
• Drive collaborator engagement, ensuring alignment, visibility and effective communication across multiple groups.

Skills

Talent management

Leadership development

Succession planning

Executive development

Project management

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Change management

Job description

Entity:

People, Culture & Communications

Job Family Group:

HR Group

Job Description:

At bp, we believe our success depends on the strength of our people. We're looking for a dedicated and highly organised Talent Management Specialist to join our Executive Leadership & Talent Pool team on a fixed-term basis to provide parental cover. This is an outstanding opportunity to work at the heart of leadership development, helping identify, accelerate and grow some of bp's highest-potential talent.

In this role, you'll partner with senior customers across the business to support talent assessment, succession planning, executive development and strategic talent initiatives. You'll play a key part in ensuring our future leaders have access to the experiences, opportunities and support needed to thrive.

What you'll do

• Lead the delivery and coordination of talent management programmes focused on executive and high-potential talent populations.
• Handle talent development initiatives for executive talent pools, including onboarding, promotions, development planning and role moves.
• Analyse talent data and generate actionable insights to supervise progress, advise decisions and support workforce planning.
• Prepare high-quality materials, presentations and updates for senior audiences, including the bp Leadership Team, People & Culture Leadership Team and Board-level discussions.
• Identify and recommend leadership development opportunities, drawing on both internal programmes and external market protocols.
• Maintain relationships with external leadership development partners and internal faculty to ensure outstanding programme design and delivery.
• Drive collaborator engagement, ensuring alignment, visibility and effective communication across multiple groups.

What we're looking for

We're seeking a proactive and commercially minded professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about developing leadership capability.

You’ll bring:

• Experience in talent management, leadership development, succession planning or executive development.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to prioritise and deliver results against demanding timelines.
• Excellent analytical skills and confidence using data to generate insights and influence decision-making.
• Outstanding communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders.
• Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management capabilities.
• A curious mindset with a curiosity about external market trends, leadership practices and emerging talent strategies.
• Good judgement, resilience and the ability to navigate ambiguity and complex challenges.

Experience that will help you succeed

• Experience managing talent or leadership development programmes within a large, complex organisation.
• Proven ability to create impactful presentations and executive‑level communications.
• Experience designing and implementing strategic talent development approaches.
• Vendor and partner management experience, ensuring quality outcomes and alignment to organisational objectives.
• Experience managing data, reporting and insights to support talent and people decisions.

Why join our team?

We support our people to learn and grow in a diverse and exciting environment. We believe that our team is strengthened by diversity. We are committed to crafting an inclusive environment in which everyone is respected and treated fairly.

There are many aspects of our employees’ lives that are meaningful, so we offer benefits to enable your work to fit with your life. These benefits can include flexible working options, collaboration spaces in a modern office environment, and many others benefits!

bp is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments or accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know, and we will work with you to support your needs.

Travel Requirement

No travel is expected with this role

Relocation Assistance:

This role is not eligible for relocation

Remote Type:

This position is a hybrid of office/remote working

Skills:

Agility core practices, Collaboration, Communication, Continuous Learning, Creating and measuring impact, Curiosity, Customer centric thinking, Data Analysis, Decision Making, Design Thinking, Knowledge Sharing, Leadership Development, Learning application and behavioural change, Learning content design and management, Learning delivery and facilitation, Marketing learning, Performance Consulting, Stakeholder Management, Talent Management, User experience research, Writing skills

Future Location Notice:

This role will start in St James' Square, London. bp has announced a planned office move to Timber Square, London, with all positions currently advertised in St James' Square, including this one, expected to relocate around Q4 2027-Q1 2028. This presents an exciting opportunity for all employees and leaders to come together in one London location. The specific date of the move will be confirmed closer to the time.

Legal Disclaimer:

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics like race, religion, color, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with an accessibility need may request an adjustment/accommodation related to bp’s recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an adjustment/accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us.

If you are selected for a position and depending upon your role, your employment may be contingent upon adherence to local policy. This may include pre-placement drug screening, medical review of physical fitness for the role, and background checks.

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