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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.
li>Ensure adherence to mandatory training as part of my client’s compliance obligations, in addition to developmental training. < i>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.
< i>You will pride yourself on being a ‘do-er’ with strong intellect and strategic thinker who enjoys rolling your sleeves up.
• 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.

Role: Talent Development Partner

Hours: 36.25 hrs per week

Salary: £37,677 - £41,289

Location: Altrincham Campus with travel to all sites

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This is an exciting opportunity for a People Development Partner to drive impactful initiatives in a forward-thinking, fast paced environment. Based in Nottingham, this role will focus on enhancing employee development and fostering a culture of growth and innovation.

Client Details

The organisation is a recognised leader within their sector, operating as a medium-sized business with a commitment to excellence. It offers a collaborative and supportive environment where employees are encouraged to thrive and make meaningful contributions.

Description

• Develop and implement talent management strategies to support organisational goals.
• Design and deliver employee development programmes tailored to various career stages.
• Collaborate with leadership teams to align training initiatives with business objectives.
• Analyse workforce data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Provide expert guidance on succession planning and career progression frameworks.
• Facilitate workshops and training sessions to upskill employees across departments.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices in talent development.
• Promote a positive and inclusive workplace culture in Nottingham and beyond.

Profile

A successful Talent and Development Business Partner should have:

• A strong background in human resources, specifically within talent management and development.
• Proficiency in designing and implementing employee and management training programmes.
• Excellent analytical skills to interpret workforce data effectively.
• Knowledge of industry best practices and compliance standards.
• A proactive approach to fostering an inclusive and growth-oriented workplace.

Job Offer

• A competitive salary range of c65000 per annum.
• Generous holiday allowance of 30 days to promote work-life balance.
• Access to a large benefits pool.
• 3 days in the office.
• A collaborative workplace culture based in Nottingham.

If you are passionate about people and Development and eager to make a difference, we encourage you to apply for this exciting role.

Learning and Development Business Partner

We are so pleased to be partnering with our client to recruit a Learning and Development Business Partner to join their team. The successful candidate will play a strategic role in designing and delivering impactful learning and development programmes across the business and foster a culture of continuous learning. This role will lead the development of structured learning programmes that enhance workforce capability and align with business strategy. In particular, the role will focus on training programmes that support skills development, career pathways, leadership growth, and compliance requirements.

Please note that this role is hybrid and requires you to be onsite 5 days per week.

Learning and Development Business Partner Responsibilities

Develop training programmes that align with business objectives and workforce needs.

Structure learning interventions to support employee progression and leadership development.

Identify skill gaps and design targeted development solutions.

Oversee digital learning platforms and ensure seamless training delivery.

Manage the core global learning programmes and ensure that they are effectively communicated.

Ensure adherence to industry regulations and company-wide training requirements.

Measure training effectiveness and drive continuous improvement.

The delivery of internal programmes.

Collaborate with senior leaders to integrate L&D strategies into business planning.

Learning and Development Business Partner Rewards

Some key benefits will include.

Free breakfast

On-site gym

Pension contribution

25 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays) 

Free parking 

State of the art newly built office

Important information

This is a full-time hybrid role based at offices in Jericho.

The Company

Our client is an International corporate business

Learning and Development Business Partner Experience Essentials

The ideal candidate will be CIPD Level 5 qualified as a minimum with previous strategic L&D experience within a multinational corporate business. You must be well versed in succession planning, leadership development and workforce analytics. This role would suit someone with strong organisational and project management skills, excellent interpersonal skills and strong analytical skills to assess training and programme effectiveness. 

Learning and Development Business Partner Location

This role is hybrid requiring 3 days in the office in North Oxford. Parking is available. 

Action

Please apply online!

Allen Associates is a leading recruitment company in Oxfordshire recruiting for Marketing, Finance, Human Resources and PA/Administrative roles. Allen Associates operates as an Employment Agency for permanent recruitment and an Employment Business for temporary recruitment. For more information on current vacancies please visit (url removed) and follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook. For our latest vacancies follow our Jobs on Twitter

Learning and Development Business Partner

We are so pleased to be partnering with our client to recruit a Learning and Development Business Partner to join their team. The successful candidate will play a strategic role in designing and delivering impactful learning and development programmes across the business and foster a culture of continuous learning. This role will lead the development of structured learning programmes that enhance workforce capability and align with business strategy. In particular, the role will focus on training programmes that support skills development, career pathways, leadership growth, and compliance requirements.

Please note that this role is hybrid and requires you to be onsite 5 days per week.

Learning and Development Business Partner Responsibilities

Develop training programmes that align with business objectives and workforce needs.

Structure learning interventions to support employee progression and leadership development.

Identify skill gaps and design targeted development solutions.

Oversee digital learning platforms and ensure seamless training delivery.

Manage the core global learning programmes and ensure that they are effectively communicated.

Ensure adherence to industry regulations and company-wide training requirements.

Measure training effectiveness and drive continuous improvement.

The delivery of internal programmes.

Collaborate with senior leaders to integrate L&D strategies into business planning.

Learning and Development Business Partner Rewards

Some key benefits will include.

Free breakfast

On-site gym

Pension contribution

25 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays) 

Free parking 

State of the art newly built office

Important information

This is a full-time hybrid role based at offices in Jericho.

The Company

Our client is an International corporate business

Learning and Development Business Partner Experience Essentials

The ideal candidate will be CIPD Level 5 qualified as a minimum with previous strategic L&D experience within a multinational corporate business. You must be well versed in succession planning, leadership development and workforce analytics. This role would suit someone with strong organisational and project management skills, excellent interpersonal skills and strong analytical skills to assess training and programme effectiveness. 

Learning and Development Business Partner Location

This role is hybrid requiring 3 days in the office in North Oxford. Parking is available. 

Action

Please apply online!

Allen Associates is a leading recruitment company in Oxfordshire recruiting for Marketing, Finance, Human Resources and PA/Administrative roles. Allen Associates operates as an Employment Agency for permanent recruitment and an Employment Business for temporary recruitment. For more information on current vacancies please visit (url removed) and follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook. For our latest vacancies follow our Jobs on Twitter

This is an exciting opportunity for a People Development Partner to drive impactful initiatives in a forward-thinking, fast paced environment. Based in Nottingham, this role will focus on enhancing employee development and fostering a culture of growth and innovation.

Client Details

The organisation is a recognised leader within their sector, operating as a medium-sized business with a commitment to excellence. It offers a collaborative and supportive environment where employees are encouraged to thrive and make meaningful contributions.

Description

• Develop and implement talent management strategies to support organisational goals.
• Design and deliver employee development programmes tailored to various career stages.
• Collaborate with leadership teams to align training initiatives with business objectives.
• Analyse workforce data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Provide expert guidance on succession planning and career progression frameworks.
• Facilitate workshops and training sessions to upskill employees across departments.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices in talent development.
• Promote a positive and inclusive workplace culture in Nottingham and beyond.

Profile

A successful Talent and Development Business Partner should have:

• A strong background in human resources, specifically within talent management and development.
• Proficiency in designing and implementing employee and management training programmes.
• Excellent analytical skills to interpret workforce data effectively.
• Knowledge of industry best practices and compliance standards.
• A proactive approach to fostering an inclusive and growth-oriented workplace.

Job Offer

• A competitive salary range of c65000 per annum.
• Generous holiday allowance of 30 days to promote work-life balance.
• Access to a large benefits pool.
• 3 days in the office.
• A collaborative workplace culture based in Nottingham.

If you are passionate about people and Development and eager to make a difference, we encourage you to apply for this exciting role.

The Global Talent Development Senior Manager plays a pivotal role in supporting and executing the refreshed Dentons’ Global Talent Strategy.

This role plays a pivotal part in shaping, creating and executing high-impact learning and development strategies that directly support Dentons’ global talent agenda across the law firms. It is responsible for driving firm-wide capability building by partnering with senior leaders, designing innovative and future-focused learning and development programmes, and leading strategic talent initiatives that align with the firm’s evolving business priorities and growth ambitions.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement high impact, best in its class learning and development programmes ensuring scalability and regional relevance, strategically aligned.
• Engage with senior leaders across the regions to understand talent needs and influence strategic priorities.
• Independently manage end-to-end talent projects, ensuring timely delivery and measurable impact across regions.
• Facilitate and deliver high-impact talent, innovative programs across the regions, ensuring alignment with business objectives and cultural nuances.
• Design and execute global talent initiatives, strategically aligned and tailored to the regions.
• Work closely with talent colleagues and key stakeholders across regions to drive alignment, share best practices, and embed a unified talent culture across the firm.

Requirements

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Learning & Development, Human Resources, Organisational Development, Psychology, or a related field is required.
• A postgraduate qualification (e.g. Master’s in HR, Organisational Development) is preferred.

Required Experience:

• Minimum of 10 - 12 years’ experience in strategic HR, learning and development, or organisational effectiveness, ideally within a global or matrixed organisation.
• Proven track record of designing and delivering impactful learning programmes across multiple countries.
• Experience managing global talent projects and talent development initiatives with measurable outcomes.

Skills & Knowledge:

• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, with experience engaging senior leadership across regions.
• Expertise in learning design and development.
• Excellent communication and cross-cultural collaboration skills.
• Proficiency in data-driven decision-making, learning analytics, and HR technologies.
• Ability to lead change and drive continuous improvement in talent development operations.

Competencies & Critical Leadership Capabilities:

• Strategic Thinking : Ability to align learning and development initiatives with long-term firm goals and global talent strategy.
• Programme Design & Delivery : Expertise in designing scalable, inclusive, and impactful learning programmes across diverse geographies and functions.
• Stakeholder Engagement : Strong interpersonal and influencing skills to build trust and collaborate effectively with senior leaders across the regions.
• Project Management : Proven ability to lead complex, cross-border talent projects from concept to execution, ensuring measurable outcomes.
• Cultural Intelligence : Sensitivity to cultural nuances and the ability to adapt programmes and communication styles to global audiences.
• Driving Results : Deliver high-impact learning and development programmes that contribute to business performance and talent development.
• Collaborating & Connecting : Foster a culture of collaboration and knowledge-sharing across the regions.
• Leading with Purpose : Champion Dentons’ values and people strategy, inspiring others through authentic leadership and vision.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job.  It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of essential functions, responsibilities or requirements.

Benefits

Dentons is always looking to invest in the highest-quality talent, recognizing that our success is built on the diverse and unique strengths of each of the members of our Firm. Our team of business services professionals play a significant role in the success of Dentons, and we recruit Talent into a wide variety of areas. Here, we look for focused, flexible individuals from a variety of backgrounds who are team players. Previous experience within the legal sector is not essential. We want to give everyone the opportunity to develop his or her potential fully and, therefore, provide support, training and encouragement to members of teams at all levels.

Disclaimer: Please ensure when applying for this role that you are legally eligible to work/live in your preferred location. Visa sponsorship or relocation costs will not be provided.

Language Capabilities

We are a truly global law firm and as such, always welcome hearing from those with foreign language capabilities.

Diversity & Inclusion

Essential to our success as a global law firm is our ability to attract and retain the best talent from a diverse range of backgrounds. We want a work environment where everyone can reach their potential and we have an inclusive culture which respects individual differences.

We undertake and support a number of internal and external initiatives aimed at increasing diversity within the profession and we encourage all our partners and staff to get involved. We welcome you to learn more about diversity and inclusion at Dentons.

Equal Opportunities

Dentons is committed to providing equal opportunities for all. We welcome applications from candidates with disabilities and support those in the workplace who have a disability.

The Talent Development Specialist will play a pivotal role in designing and implementing talent strategies to foster growth within the organisation. This is a 12 month fixed term contract, offered on a hybrid working basis.

Client Details

You will be joining a global business of circa 2,000, with strong presence across EMEA, APAC and the US. The role will sits in one of the centres of excellence, as part of a long standing, dedicated & multi-national People team.

This will be the first dedicated Talent Development Specialist that the business have had, and over the course of your contract, you will be tasked with reviewing and re-designing the Learning Frameworks in place. The aim will be to equip managers with the soft skills needed to drive high performing teams.

Description

The Talent Development Specialist will:

• Develop and deliver talent development programmes aligned with organisational objectives.
• Collaborate with department leaders to identify skill gaps and training needs.
• Work with country HR Managers to design succession planning strategies to ensure leadership continuity.
• Analyse and report on the effectiveness of learning and development initiatives.
• Facilitate workshops and training sessions to enhance employee performance.
• Provide expert advice on career progression and development pathways.
• Stay updated on the latest trends and best practices in talent development.

Profile

A successful Talent Development Partner should have:

• A strong background in human resources, particularly in learning & talent development.
• Proven experience in designing and implementing training programmes.
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills.
• The ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• A strategic mindset with a focus on achieving measurable results.

Job Offer

A 12 month fixed term contract, hybrid working, 25 days holiday + bank and more!