Talent Platform Lead for Learning & Development

Star Academies; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Star Central, headquartered in Blackburn, Lancashire, seeks a Talent Systems Manager to lead the development and continuous improvement of the Trust-wide Talent Platform across Star Academies. You will implement a clear platform roadmap, oversee configuration, governance, data quality, reporting and user support, and drive adoption across schools and central teams, ensuring an effective user experience.

This senior role requires strong digital systems expertise, analytical thinking and the

Qualifications

• Substantial experience of managing and developing a complex digital learning or talent management platform.
• Experience of translating organisational priorities into platform development plans and delivering system changes.
• Strong knowledge of digital platform management, including configuration, governance, release management, data quality, reporting and user support.
• Experience of leading platform adoption and organisational change through stakeholder engagement, communication, training and improvements to user experience.
• A proactive, collaborative and solutions-focused approach, with a strong commitment to continuous improvement.
• Full commitment to our vision and values.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, management and continuous improvement of the Talent Platform across Star Academies.
• Translate priority directions into a platform roadmap and oversee configuration, governance and releases.
• Drive data quality, reporting and user support to ensure reliable insights for senior stakeholders.
• Foster adoption across schools and central teams through training, engagement and stakeholder collaboration.
• Coordinate Star Talent Academy team activities and develop its expertise for day-to-day delivery.

Skills

Substantial experience in platform mgm

Platform development planning

Digital platform management

Platform adoption & change management

Proactive, collaborative & improvement

Commitment to vision & values

Cornerstone OnDemand experience

Tools

Cornerstone OnDemand

Job description

Star Central, headquartered in Blackburn, Lancashire, seeks a Talent Systems Manager to lead the development and continuous improvement of the Trust-wide Talent Platform across Star Academies. You will implement a clear platform roadmap, oversee configuration, governance, data quality, reporting and user support, and drive adoption across schools and central teams, ensuring an effective user experience.

This senior role requires strong digital systems expertise, analytical thinking and the