Talent & Performance Specialist (FTC)

Frazer Jones; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Frazer Jones is partnering with a premier international business to recruit a Talent & Performance Specialist for a 12-month fixed-term contract in Central London. The role focuses on shaping leadership capability and embedding top-tier talent practices across a complex organisation.

The successful candidate will lead leadership development initiatives, drive performance management strategies, and collaborate with senior HR leaders to deliver strategic people outcomes.

Qualifications

• Significant leadership development and performance management experience in a complex international organisation.
• Deep expertise in talent management, succession planning and leadership frameworks.
• Proven ability to influence senior leaders and drive change.
• Strong analytical skills to translate data into actionable insights.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development and implementation of leadership development programmes.
• Drive and enhance the organisation's performance management strategy and processes.
• Partner with senior HR leaders to develop solutions for performance and talent objectives.
• Act as the subject matter expert for leadership development and talent management.
• Lead talent reviews, succession planning and workforce planning cycles.
• Analyse and present complex people data to inform decisions.
• Design talent management frameworks to strengthen leadership pipelines.
• Coach and support leaders to raise performance capability.
• Embed talent, leadership and performance initiatives across the organisation.
• Lead strategic HR and organisational development projects aligned to priorities.

Skills

Leadership development

Performance management

Talent management

Succession planning

Stakeholder management

Coaching & facilitation

Data interpretation

Executive presence

Job description

Talent & Performance Specialist

12-Month Fixed Term Contract

Central London | Hybrid Working (3 Days Office / 2 Days Home)

Start Date: Early November

We are partnering with a highly respected and well-recognised international business to recruit a Talent & Performance Specialist on a 12-month fixed-term contract.

This is a strategic role for a proven specialist in Leadership Development and Performance Management. The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping leadership capability, driving organisational performance and embedding best-in-class talent practices across a complex, global organisation.

This opportunity requires an individual with the confidence, credibility and influence to work closely with senior leaders, challenge thinking where appropriate, and deliver meaningful change. You will be recognised as a subject matter expert, capable of building strong relationships and driving engagement at the highest levels of the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development and implementation of leadership development programmes and initiatives.
• Drive and enhance the organisation’s performance management strategy, frameworks and processes.
• Partner with senior stakeholders and HR leaders to develop solutions that support organisational performance and talent objectives.
• Act as the subject matter expert for leadership development, talent management and performance management.
• Lead talent review, succession planning and workforce planning cycles across the business.
• Analyse and present complex people data to provide meaningful insights and support strategic decision-making.
• Design and implement talent management frameworks that strengthen leadership pipelines and organisational capability.
• Coach, influence and support leaders to improve performance management capability and effectiveness.
• Ensure talent, leadership and performance initiatives are successfully embedded across the organisation.
• Lead and deliver strategic HR and organisational development projects aligned to business priorities.

About You

We are keen to speak with candidates who can demonstrate:

• Significant experience leading Leadership Development and Performance Management initiatives within a complex international organisation.
• Deep expertise in talent management, succession planning and leadership development frameworks.
• A proven track record of building and embedding high-performance cultures.
• Experience designing and facilitating talent and succession planning processes.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the credibility to engage and challenge senior leaders.
• Strong consulting, coaching and facilitation capabilities.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and translate insights into action.
• A confident, resilient and professional approach, with the executive presence required to operate effectively at a senior level.
• The ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on delivery.