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I am recruiting for a dynamic Talent Development Manager to shape the people strategy and drive growth across the organisation. You'll design and deliver career pathways, training frameworks, and competency models that enable capability, engagement, and performance while strengthening the recruitment and employer brand.

This role is based in Nottingham hybrid working.

Key responsibilities for Talent Development Manager:

• Design, deliver, and maintain career pathways and development journeys across all functions and levels.
• Lead training needs analysis to identify capability gaps and develop targeted learning solutions.
• Build and embed training frameworks that support capability, compliance, and leadership development.
• Develop and maintain technical and behavioural competency frameworks to underpin recruitment, development, and performance.
• Design and implement a consistent appraisal framework to enhance performance and growth conversations.
• Partner with managers to embed learning and performance frameworks throughout the employee lifecycle.
• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition to align recruitment with competency frameworks and career pathways.
• Support the development and delivery of a strong Employee Value Proposition (EVP) to attract, engage, and retain top talent.
• Embed learning, development, and career progression into succession planning and internal mobility initiatives.

Talent Development Manager Experience Required

• Proven experience in a similar role within a multi-site or fast-growing organisation.
• Strong knowledge of organisational design, talent development, and employee engagement.
• Experience designing and delivering EVP, onboarding, and employer branding strategies.
• Demonstrated commitment to EDI and inclusive people practices.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and project delivery skills.
• CIPD qualification or equivalent.
• Experience in the hospitality, or healthcare sectors (desirable)

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A global training and enablement consultancy is seeking a Talent & Development Lead to design and deliver the full talent experience, from attracting and onboarding great people to enabling their growth and progression. This role owns the strategy and execution of Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development, and career progression linked to reward.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and delivery of talent acquisition, onboarding, and internal mobility
• Own the strategy for learning, development, and career progression frameworks
• Align skills, learning, and reward with business goals
• Evolve Level Up Leaders into a tiered enablement framework for the whole team
• Use data and tech to inform and improve talent programmes

Candidate Profile:

• Experienced in designing and delivering talent programmes across the employee lifecycle
• Skilled in learning design, career frameworks, and performance enablement
• Strong communicator with a creative, improvement-driven mindset
• Comfortable working cross-functionally and influencing senior stakeholders

Role Details:

• Reports into: Head of People
• Start: November
• Salary: £50 - 60k depending on experience and impact
• Duration: 6 months (likely to extend)
• Location: Remote, hybrid optional

A global training and enablement consultancy is seeking a Talent & Development Lead to design and deliver the full talent experience, from attracting and onboarding great people to enabling their growth and progression. This role owns the strategy and execution of Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development, and career progression linked to reward.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and delivery of talent acquisition, onboarding, and internal mobility
• Own the strategy for learning, development, and career progression frameworks
• Align skills, learning, and reward with business goals
• Evolve Level Up Leaders into a tiered enablement framework for the whole team
• Use data and tech to inform and improve talent programmes

Candidate Profile:

• Experienced in designing and delivering talent programmes across the employee lifecycle
• Skilled in learning design, career frameworks, and performance enablement
• Strong communicator with a creative, improvement-driven mindset
• Comfortable working cross-functionally and influencing senior stakeholders

Role Details:

• Reports into: Head of People
• Start: November
• Salary: £50 - 60k depending on experience and impact
• Duration: 6 months (likely to extend)
• Location: Remote, hybrid optional

Our client

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a strategic and forward-thinking Talent Development Manager to join a renowned FMCG organisation. This pivotal role will lead the design and delivery of talent acquisition and learning and development strategies that support organisational growth and excellence.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a highly adaptable professional with a strong background in recruitment and learning & development, who can drive initiatives that attract, onboard, and nurture high-performing individuals across all levels of the business.

Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Strategic Talent Planning

• Develop and implement innovative recruitment and development strategies aligned with business objectives
• Identify skill gaps and create frameworks to support internal talent growth and succession planning
• Monitor industry trends and leverage emerging technologies to enhance recruitment effectiveness

Learning & Development

• Design and implement career development tools and leadership growth programmes
• Facilitate coaching conversations and support career progression across the organisation

Stakeholder Engagement

• Collaborate with department leaders to understand workforce needs and align talent strategies
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support recruitment and development goals

Employer Branding

• Develop and execute employer branding initiatives to position the organisation as an employer of choice
• Promote opportunities and culture through digital channels and targeted campaigns

End-to-End Recruitment Management

• Manage full-cycle recruitment for permanent and fixed-term roles across departments, leading the team, being hands on where necessary.
• Ensure a seamless and positive candidate experience from application to onboarding
• Use data and analytics to inform hiring decisions and improve recruitment outcomes
• who we are looking for

The successful candidate will have a demonstrable track record in L&D and talent development initiatives as well as a sound knowledge of talent acquisition. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively are key as is a proactive, strategic mindset with a passion for developing people and driving organisational success.

Contact

For further information or a confidential discussion please get in touch. Shona Thom - /

Talent Development Partner

Stockport

Permanent & Full Time (36.25 hours per week)

Mainly site based with 1-day remote and ad hoc travel required to other sites in Greater Manchester

£37,500 - £41,000 plus exceptional benefits package, including 48 days annual leave (inclusive of statutory holidays) and 20%+ employer pension contributions

I’m delighted to have exclusively partnered with a well-established and growing not-for-profit organisation as they look to appoint an experienced HR professional.

Reporting directly into the Talent Attraction & Development Manager, this newly created opportunity is part of a recent organisation wide HR transformation project and is a testimony to my client’s passion to create a vibrant, inclusive, and people-first organisation.

As Talent Development Partner, you will play a pivotal role in designing, implementing, and overseeing talent and development programs to enhance skills, improve team and individual performance, and foster career growth.

Key responsibilities of the Talent Development Partner:

• Oversee the management of talent initiatives, including the development and execution of leadership development programmes.
• Ensure adherence to mandatory training as part of my client’s compliance obligations, in addition to developmental training.
• Provide a business partnership service for all departments to ensure People and Culture best practice processes are embedded.
• Partner with managers to implement workforce and job design, talent and succession strategies to build a workforce required for the delivery of strategic goals.
• Champion and role model the use of workforce data analytics to support and drive decisions.
• Collaborate with the Talent Attraction and Development Manager to map career families and pathways for the deployment of Career Pathway initiatives.
• Lead the role for Apprenticeships, including planning growth, optimising funding available, and providing meaningful apprenticeships that support future needs and benefit individuals' careers.

Key requirements for the Talent Development Partner:

• You will be an experienced HR and or Learning & Development professional with strong knowledge and experience managing learning and development activities, redesigning performance management processes and systems, and implementing LMS or online Career Pathway systems.
• You will have experience partnering with senior managers to identify workforce design, skills and capabilities, and driving meaningful talent and succession initiatives.
• Ideally you will have previously worked for a complex and highly regulated not-for-profit organisation whose strong values are at the heart of everything they do.
• You will be fully CIPD qualified or part-qualified, however, experience is key for this role.
• Knowledge of Safer Recruitment initiatives would be advantageous but it’s not essential.
• You will pride yourself on being a ‘do-er’ with strong intellect and strategic thinker who enjoys rolling your sleeves up.
• You will be highly data driven, with the ability to organise and analyse organisational workforce data, translate data into insights, and present and facilitate sessions with leadership teams.
• You should be innovative, committed to personal development, and love to work collaboratively.

If you are interested in this Talent Development Partner position and feel your experience matches the criteria, please apply now for immediate consideration or for more information please contact Mark Croston.

Medlock Partners are a professional services recruitment specialist operating across the North West of England. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances, including minorities and those with disabilities. Please note our advertisements use years' experience and salary levels purely as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Powered by industry-leading Metro technology, Metro deliver import/export air, ocean and road freight forwarding, supply chain management, logistics and specialised services in retail, manufacturing and chemicals. At Metro, its our innovative technologies, pushing of boundaries, and most importantly, our employees that sets us apart.

About the role:

We are looking for a motivated and forward-thinking Talent Development Lead to take ownership of our direct recruitment strategy, build a strong talent pipeline, and help shape our approach to internal talent development. This is a varied role that combines hands-on recruitment, people development projects, and strategic input into how we grow and retain talent across the business.

You’ll play a key part in leading recruitment activities, developing our early careers and future talent programmes, and working closely with the Head of Organisational Development to support wider talent initiatives and career pathways.

Key Responsibilities:

Recruitment & Talent Pipelining:

• Lead direct recruitment activity across all business areas, with a focus on proactive sourcing
• Use LinkedIn Recruiter to identify, approach, and engage top talent for current and future roles
• Build and maintain talent pools to support workforce planning and business growth
• Ownership of the end-to-end recruitment process, from advertising through to offer and onboarding
• Develop strong working relationships with hiring managers and external agencies where needed
• Promote the employer brand through online presence, campaigns and candidate engagement

Talent & Development Projects:

• Liaise with the Head of Organisational Development to support the development of internal talent pathways and career development frameworks
• Contribute to people-focused projects such as onboarding, succession planning, and engagement initiatives
• Support the continuous improvement of our recruitment and onboarding experience
• Help shape and implement development initiatives that support learning, growth and internal mobility

Future Talent Programmes:

• Take ownership of future talent programmes including Work Experience, Apprenticeships, and Graduate schemes
• Coordinate outreach to schools, colleges, and universities to promote opportunities
• Develop and manage structured onboarding and development pathways for early careers talent
• Build and maintain relationships with external providers and internal stakeholders

HR Administration & Coordination:

• Maintain accurate records in line with HR and data protection requirements
• Support HR systems and process development in recruitment and onboarding areas
• Provide support for recruitment and learning-related activity

What We’re Looking For

• Strong experience in direct recruitment, with proven success using LinkedIn Recruiter to identify and engage talent
• Confident in managing full recruitment cycles and working proactively with stakeholders
• Experience or strong interest in learning and development or organisational development
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Comfortable taking initiative and bringing forward ideas to improve candidate and employee experience
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Tech-savvy, with good knowledge of MS Office and applicant tracking systems

Desirable

• Experience working with or leading early careers programmes (e.g. apprenticeships, work placements, graduate schemes)
• Experience working in freight forwarding, logistics, or a fast-paced commercial environment

Why choose Metro?

• Competitive salary including a bonus which is paid twice a year!
• Access to our benefits, discounts and wellness platform including offers on gym memberships, a wide range of restaurants, retail and much more.
• Health cash plan.
• Octopus Electric Vehicle car scheme.
• Free parking.
• Respectful working environment.
• Plenty of opportunities for training and development

We are looking for candidates who are happy to work in the office full-time during regular business hours.

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We're searching for a UK-based
Talent Development Specialist
to join our
Global Talent
team, so that we can design and deliver impactful leadership and management development programs that enable growth, strengthen team cohesion, and elevate performance across the business.

The Talent Development Advisor will partner closely with the Head of Talent, senior stakeholders, and external vendors to deliver engaging learning experiences, facilitate training (virtual and in-person), and support broader learning and development initiatives that build a high-performing, inclusive culture.

How You'll Spend Your Time

• Design leadership and management development programs aligned with business strategy and organizational culture.
• Facilitate engaging and impactful training sessions—both virtually and in person—for leaders and individual contributors.
• Partner with external consultants to design and deliver team offsites, workshops, and interventions that foster collaboration and high performance.
• Support broader L&D initiatives, including onboarding, career development, and employee engagement.
• Travel (6–8 times per year) to global offices and team events to deliver training and facilitate leadership offsites.
• Evaluate program effectiveness and ROI using feedback, metrics, and performance data.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with HR, business leaders, and external vendors to ensure effective implementation of initiatives.

What Kind of Things We're Most Interested in You Having

• 2+ years' experience in Learning & Development or Talent Development (or a related HR discipline), with a focus on leadership and management development.
• Proven experience designing and facilitating training—virtually and in-person.
• Strong understanding of adult learning principles and instructional design best practices.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Proficiency with virtual learning tools (e.g., Zoom, Microsoft Teams), LMS platforms, and digital collaboration tools (e.g., Miro, MURAL).
• Willingness and ability to travel periodically for facilitation.
• Accreditation (or desire to gain accreditation) in psychometrics highly desirable.
• Degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Psychology, or a related field.
• Working towards or gained CIPD qualifications with an emphasis on Learning & Development.
• Experience working in a global environment.

RLDatix is an equal opportunity employer, and our employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, national origin, disability, handicap, marital status, or any other status or condition protected by law.

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Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including location, relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, licensure or certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also taken into consideration.