Head of Talent, Learning & Skills

Eutelsat; Torino; Hybrid; EUR 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Eutelsat is seeking a seasoned Talent and Learning Leader to drive critical skills, talent pipelines and workforce capability as part of a major transformation. You will lead Talent Management, Succession Planning, Learning & Development, and Workforce Planning in a highly international setting.

The role collaborates with HR Partners and business leaders to foster internal mobility, practical solutions, and scalable learning programs across multiple regions, including Europe.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in Talent Management, L&D, Workforce Planning or OD.
• Experience designing competency and career frameworks.
• Strong in leadership development, talent reviews and succession planning.
• Experience with digital learning platforms and global/matrix organisations.
• Exposure to technology/engineering or telecom is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead annual Talent Review and People Review processes.
• Identify key talent and critical roles across the organisation.
• Strengthen succession planning for leadership and expert roles.
• Develop talent pipelines and career development opportunities.
• Partner with HR Business Partners and leaders on talent development and retention.
• Ensure talent priorities align with future business needs.
• Define and implement the Group learning strategy.
• Deliver reskilling and upskilling initiatives for GEO-to-LEO transition.
• Oversee learning ecosystem including Docebo and Udemy.

Skills

Talent management

Learning & development

Workforce planning

Leadership development

Stakeholder management

Digital learning platforms

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related

Tools

Docebo

Udemy

Job description

Be part of a new era in communications, transforming connectivity with Eutelsat – the world’s first GEO-LEO integrated global satellite operator.

As a leader in satellite communications, we provide global connectivity solutions - connecting businesses, communities, and governments around the world. We can connect you at on land, at sea and in the air. We also deliver broadcast television channels and packages, transmitting vital news reports around the world.

With Eutelsat You’ll Get To:

• Pioneer the future of Space Technology
• Bring connectivity to remote frontiers
• Collaborate with customer-centric experts
• Embrace cultural diversity in our global team

In a dynamic industry where passion drives our teams to make a difference to become the most trusted partner for global satellite connectivity, you will elevate your skills in a stretching, rewarding, and meaningful environment. At Eutelsat, we’re united by inclusion and diversity, striving for gender balance and social responsibility, on Earth and in Space.

Why Eutelsat?

• Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: With colleagues from over 75 countries, we embrace our global DNA and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We are proud that one-third of our executive team and 60% of our board are represented by women.
• Ways of Working That Drive Us: As "One Team," we work collaboratively towards shared goals, with customer-centricity, respect, and inclusivity as our guiding principles.
• Sustainability at Our Core: At Eutelsat, sustainability is more than just a word; it’s woven into our strategy. We’re dedicated to balancing social, environmental, and economic growth — both on Earth and in space.
• Work-Life Balance: We offer flexible schedules and hybrid work options to help you balance your personal and professional life. At Eutelsat, we are committed to supporting your well-being and ensuring you have the flexibility you need to succeed both at work and at home.

Job Overview

Eutelsat is undergoing a major business transformation as it evolves into a multi-orbit telecommunications leader.

We are looking for an experienced Talent and Learning leader to help the organisation develop the critical skills, talent pipelines and workforce capabilities required to support this transformation.

This is a hands‑on role combining Talent Management, Succession Planning, Learning & Development, Skills Management and Workforce Planning. The successful candidate will work closely with HR Business Partners and business leaders to build practical and scalable solutions that support business priorities, strengthen internal mobility and prepare the workforce for future capability needs.

The role manages one direct report responsible for the day-to-day coordination of learning activities and works in close partnership with HR teams supporting learning operations and administration.

What You'll Do:

• Lead workforce planning activities to identify critical capability needs and future skills requirements.
• Maintain and evolve Eutelsat's competency framework and job architecture.
• Assess workforce capabilities and identify key skills gaps across the organisation.
• Support the GEO-to-LEO skills transition through targeted reskilling and redeployment initiatives.
• Strengthen internal mobility and career development opportunities.
• Provide workforce and skills insights to support business and people decisions.

2. Talent Management & Succession Planning

• Lead the annual Talent Review and People Review processes.
• Identify key talent and critical roles across the organisation.
• Strengthen succession planning for leadership, expert and business-critical positions.
• Develop talent pipelines and career development opportunities.
• Partner with HR Business Partners and leaders to support talent development and retention.
• Ensure talent priorities are aligned with future business and capability needs.

3. Learning & Capability Development

• Define and implement the Group learning strategy.
• Develop learning pathways supporting technical, leadership and professional capabilities.
• Deliver reskilling and upskilling initiatives supporting the GEO-to-LEO transition.
• Partner with subject matter experts to facilitate knowledge transfer and capability development.
• Support leadership development and manager capability programmes.
• Monitor learning impact and continuously improve learning offerings.
• Oversee the Group learning ecosystem, including Docebo and Udemy.
• Manage one Learning & Talent Operations resource responsible for day-to-day coordination and learning administration.
• Partner with HR teams supporting learning delivery and operations.
• Drive learner engagement and adoption of digital learning solutions.
• Monitor participation, completion and learning effectiveness metrics.

5. Leadership & Stakeholder Management

• Serve as a trusted advisor to HRBP, functional leaders and regional HR teams.
• Build strong partnerships with HRBPs and business leadership teams.
• Influence senior stakeholders on workforce, talent and capability decisions.
• Bring external market insights and best practices into Eutelsat's people strategy.
• Lead through influence in a highly international and matrixed environment.

Success Measures (First 18–24 Months)

The successful candidate will:

• Refresh and embed Eutelsat's competency framework and career architecture.
• Strengthen succession planning for critical leadership and expert roles.
• Support the GEO-to-LEO capability transition through targeted learning and reskilling initiatives.
• Increase internal mobility and talent development opportunities across the organisation.
• Improve adoption and effectiveness of the Group learning ecosystem, including Docebo and Udemy.

What You'll Need:

Experience

• 10+ years of experience in Talent Management, Learning & Development, Workforce Planning or Organisational Development.
• Experience designing and implementing competency, career and talent frameworks.
• Strong experience in talent reviews, succession planning and leadership development.
• Experience managing learning programmes and digital learning platforms.
• Experience in international and matrix organisations.
• Exposure to technology, engineering, telecommunications or other knowledge-based industries is a plus.
• Strategic workforce planning.
• Succession planning and talent management.
• Learning strategy and capability development.
• Workforce analytics and data‑driven decision-making.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing capability.
• Systems thinking and business acumen.
• Ability to operate effectively in complex and evolving environments.

Education

Bachelor's degree or above in Human Resources, Organisational Psychology, Business, Education, Organisation Development or a related discipline.

Languages

Fluent English required. French, Italian or Spanish are advantageous.

Where You'll Be:

London, Paris, or Turin.

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