352 Talent Development jobs in the United Kingdom

Looking for something beyond fee-earning — but still want to use your legal skills in a meaningful, challenging, people-focused role?

We’re working with a highly respected international law firm to find a Talent Development Manager to join their Corporate group in London. This is a rare opportunity for an experienced lawyer to step away from the traditional path and take on a role that’s embedded right at the heart of one of the firm’s busiest and most high-performing departments.

You’ll work directly with partners, associates, and trainees to manage workflow, career development, performance, training, and resourcing. Think of it as a hybrid of HR business partnering and team leadership — perfect for someone with emotional intelligence, commercial awareness, and a genuine interest in people.

Why this role?

• You’ll be central to how the Corporate group functions, balancing the needs of the business with the development goals of its lawyers.

• You’ll shape resourcing, advise on progression, oversee performance reviews, and work on training and wellbeing initiatives.

• You’ll collaborate with senior stakeholders, influence decision-making, and be trusted to handle complex, people-driven issues with authority and empathy.

What we’re looking for:

• A qualified lawyer (5+ PQE) with experience in a Corporate or transactional team

• Someone who can hold their own with senior partners and calmly manage difficult conversations

• Someone proactive, strategic, and invested in mentoring, development, and the human side of law

• Ideally, you’ll have worked in a fast-paced, international firm and understand the demands of the environment

If you’re a lawyer ready to step into something new — but still want to be surrounded by brilliant legal minds and play a key role in developing them — this is the move.

Get in touch if you’d like to know more.

Looking for something beyond fee-earning — but still want to use your legal skills in a meaningful, challenging, people-focused role?

We’re working with a highly respected international law firm to find a Talent Development Manager to join their Corporate group in London. This is a rare opportunity for an experienced lawyer to step away from the traditional path and take on a role that’s embedded right at the heart of one of the firm’s busiest and most high-performing departments.

You’ll work directly with partners, associates, and trainees to manage workflow, career development, performance, training, and resourcing. Think of it as a hybrid of HR business partnering and team leadership — perfect for someone with emotional intelligence, commercial awareness, and a genuine interest in people.

Why this role?

• You’ll be central to how the Corporate group functions, balancing the needs of the business with the development goals of its lawyers.

• You’ll shape resourcing, advise on progression, oversee performance reviews, and work on training and wellbeing initiatives.

• You’ll collaborate with senior stakeholders, influence decision-making, and be trusted to handle complex, people-driven issues with authority and empathy.

What we’re looking for:

• A qualified lawyer (5+ PQE) with experience in a Corporate or transactional team

• Someone who can hold their own with senior partners and calmly manage difficult conversations

• Someone proactive, strategic, and invested in mentoring, development, and the human side of law

• Ideally, you’ll have worked in a fast-paced, international firm and understand the demands of the environment

If you’re a lawyer ready to step into something new — but still want to be surrounded by brilliant legal minds and play a key role in developing them — this is the move.

Get in touch if you’d like to know more.

Talent & Development Specialist 
Nottingham - Flexible Hybrid Working (1-2 days a week in the office per week)
Permanent & Full Time
Salary up to £45,000 plus a comprehensive benefits package, including an annual performance bonus, private healthcare, employee benefits trust bonus, 27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), and ongoing professional development opportunities, plus more!

Are you ready to take ownership of Learning & Development in a growing business?
Do you think you would thrive in a standalone L&D role where you can make your mark, designing impactful learning experiences from the ground up? If you're looking to join a business where people development is a genuine and not just a buzzword - this could be your perfect next step.

SF Recruitment are proud to be exclusively partnering a high-growth SME on the appointment of a new standalone L&D professional, who will join the People Team. This role is responsible for designing, delivering, and supporting training and development initiatives across the business. This includes creating and delivering remote and in-person training, collaborating with external providers, and responding to identified training needs. The role also involves getting extremely hands on and overseeing all training related administration, with a strong focus on enhancing the Induction Programme for new hires and integrating colleagues.

Duties within the role:
- Develop and implement the annual Learning & Development programme based on training needs analysis
- Deliver engaging onboarding experiences through a structured New Starter Induction Programme
- Design and deliver training across multiple formats (remote and in-person) to support knowledge, skills, and behavioural development
- Create and manage online training content in collaboration with managers
- Support the integration of new employees through tailored training sessions
- Coordinate training bookings
- Maintain accurate training records and produce regular reports for senior stakeholders
- Provide advice and support to teams on creating effective training materials
- Promote a positive and inclusive working environment
- Support the people team on other ad-hoc HR/Recruitment related tasks when needed

If you have the relevant experience, please apply now!

Talent & Development Specialist 
Nottingham - Flexible Hybrid Working (1-2 days a week in the office per week)
Permanent & Full Time
Salary up to £45,000 plus a comprehensive benefits package, including an annual performance bonus, private healthcare, employee benefits trust bonus, 27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), and ongoing professional development opportunities, plus more!

Are you ready to take ownership of Learning & Development in a growing business?
Do you think you would thrive in a standalone L&D role where you can make your mark, designing impactful learning experiences from the ground up? If you're looking to join a business where people development is a genuine and not just a buzzword - this could be your perfect next step.

SF Recruitment are proud to be exclusively partnering a high-growth SME on the appointment of a new standalone L&D professional, who will join the People Team. This role is responsible for designing, delivering, and supporting training and development initiatives across the business. This includes creating and delivering remote and in-person training, collaborating with external providers, and responding to identified training needs. The role also involves getting extremely hands on and overseeing all training related administration, with a strong focus on enhancing the Induction Programme for new hires and integrating colleagues.

Duties within the role:
- Develop and implement the annual Learning & Development programme based on training needs analysis
- Deliver engaging onboarding experiences through a structured New Starter Induction Programme
- Design and deliver training across multiple formats (remote and in-person) to support knowledge, skills, and behavioural development
- Create and manage online training content in collaboration with managers
- Support the integration of new employees through tailored training sessions
- Coordinate training bookings
- Maintain accurate training records and produce regular reports for senior stakeholders
- Provide advice and support to teams on creating effective training materials
- Promote a positive and inclusive working environment
- Support the people team on other ad-hoc HR/Recruitment related tasks when needed

If you have the relevant experience, please apply now!

【About JD.com】

JD.com (NASDAQ: JD and HKEX: 9618), also known as JINGDONG, has evolved from a pioneering e-commerce platform into a leading technology and service provider with supply chain at its core. Renowned for its supply chain innovation and excellence, JD.com has expanded into sectors including retail, technology, logistics, healthcare, and more, aiming to transform traditional business models with cutting-edge digital solutions. Ranked 47th on the Fortune Global 500, JD.com is China’s largest retailer by revenue.

【Our International Business】

We are dedicated to building a digitally intelligent, cross-border supply chain and global retail infrastructure. Leveraging our global supply chain capabilities, JD.com continues to expand in markets where our competitive strengths shine. Currently, JD.com operates globally, with business activities in countries such as China, the U.S., U.K., Netherlands, France, Germany, Spain, Brazil, Hungary, Japan, South Korea, Australia, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and many others, reaching customers in every corner of the world.

Learn more about us:

【About the Role】

As JD’s Talent & Development Specialist, you’ll be the driving force behind creating seamless global onboarding experiences and impactful talent initiatives that align with our fast-paced, innovation-first culture. From orchestrating LMS rollouts to designing workshops that upskill our teams, you’ll ensure every employee, from warehouse ops to online retails teams start strong and grows smarter.

Collaborating with the Culture, Talent & Development team, and regional HRBP teams, you’ll turn data into actionable insights, refine programs for maximum engagement, and support peers to elevate our collective impact.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead global initiatives, e.g., global onboarding, future talent programs or talent development initiatives, ensuring alignment with JD’s culture and operational needs.
• Coordinate talent development projects e.g., LMS rollouts, leadership workshops from planning to evaluation.
• Design and curate learning content e.g., e-modules, toolkits that reflect JD’s tech-driven culture and supply chain expertise.
• Analyze program effectiveness using data-driven insights to recommend improvements and ensure compliance with local labor laws/ethics.
• Collaborate with regional HR teams to adapt programs for cultural relevance and provide support and guidance on L&D best practices.

Core Skills & Behaviours:

• Strong organizational skills with proficiency in project management tools.
• Agile methodologies for iterative project delivery in JD’s fast-paced environment.
• Ability to balance high-level planning with hands-on execution.
• Exceptional attention to detail to ensure seamless execution of global initiatives.
• Proficiency in LMS platforms e.g., Workday and HRIS tools.
• Strong data analysis skills.

Qualifications & Experience:

• 3–5 years in talent development, L&D coordination, or HR project management.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Psychology, Business Administration, or equivalent practical experience.
• CIPD Level 3/5, Project Management Professional (PMP), or Association for Talent Development (ATD) certifications would be prefered.
• Proven track record in talent & development project coordination and delivery, preferably in retail/tech industry.

What We Offer:

• The exciting opportunity to shape culture, talent and development strategies and contribute to the growth of a new and dynamic e-commerce business.
• A diverse, inclusive work environment, where you can make a significant impact on JD.com's global presence.
• A competitive salary and benefits package, including health insurance, pension, and performance bonuses.

JD.com is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

【About JD.com】

JD.com (NASDAQ: JD and HKEX: 9618), also known as JINGDONG, has evolved from a pioneering e-commerce platform into a leading technology and service provider with supply chain at its core. Renowned for its supply chain innovation and excellence, JD.com has expanded into sectors including retail, technology, logistics, healthcare, and more, aiming to transform traditional business models with cutting-edge digital solutions. Ranked 47th on the Fortune Global 500, JD.com is China’s largest retailer by revenue.

【Our International Business】

We are dedicated to building a digitally intelligent, cross-border supply chain and global retail infrastructure. Leveraging our global supply chain capabilities, JD.com continues to expand in markets where our competitive strengths shine. Currently, JD.com operates globally, with business activities in countries such as China, the U.S., U.K., Netherlands, France, Germany, Spain, Brazil, Hungary, Japan, South Korea, Australia, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and many others, reaching customers in every corner of the world.

Learn more about us:

【About the Role】

As JD’s Talent & Development Specialist, you’ll be the driving force behind creating seamless global onboarding experiences and impactful talent initiatives that align with our fast-paced, innovation-first culture. From orchestrating LMS rollouts to designing workshops that upskill our teams, you’ll ensure every employee, from warehouse ops to online retails teams start strong and grows smarter.

Collaborating with the Culture, Talent & Development team, and regional HRBP teams, you’ll turn data into actionable insights, refine programs for maximum engagement, and support peers to elevate our collective impact.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead global initiatives, e.g., global onboarding, future talent programs or talent development initiatives, ensuring alignment with JD’s culture and operational needs.
• Coordinate talent development projects e.g., LMS rollouts, leadership workshops from planning to evaluation.
• Design and curate learning content e.g., e-modules, toolkits that reflect JD’s tech-driven culture and supply chain expertise.
• Analyze program effectiveness using data-driven insights to recommend improvements and ensure compliance with local labor laws/ethics.
• Collaborate with regional HR teams to adapt programs for cultural relevance and provide support and guidance on L&D best practices.

Core Skills & Behaviours:

• Strong organizational skills with proficiency in project management tools.
• Agile methodologies for iterative project delivery in JD’s fast-paced environment.
• Ability to balance high-level planning with hands-on execution.
• Exceptional attention to detail to ensure seamless execution of global initiatives.
• Proficiency in LMS platforms e.g., Workday and HRIS tools.
• Strong data analysis skills.

Qualifications & Experience:

• 3–5 years in talent development, L&D coordination, or HR project management.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Psychology, Business Administration, or equivalent practical experience.
• CIPD Level 3/5, Project Management Professional (PMP), or Association for Talent Development (ATD) certifications would be prefered.
• Proven track record in talent & development project coordination and delivery, preferably in retail/tech industry.

What We Offer:

• The exciting opportunity to shape culture, talent and development strategies and contribute to the growth of a new and dynamic e-commerce business.
• A diverse, inclusive work environment, where you can make a significant impact on JD.com's global presence.
• A competitive salary and benefits package, including health insurance, pension, and performance bonuses.

JD.com is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Job title – Talent Development Specialist

Grade - Manager

Location – London

About Federated Hermes;

Federated Hermes, Inc. is a global leader in active, responsible investment management, with $845.7 billion in assets under management, as of August 1st, 2025. We deliver investment solutions that help investors target a broad range of outcomes and provide equity, fixed-income, alternative/private markets, multi-asset, and liquidity management strategies to more than 11,000 institutions and intermediaries worldwide.

Our clients include corporations, government entities, insurance companies, foundations and endowments, banks, and broker/dealers. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Federated Hermes has more than 2,000 employees in London, New York and offices worldwide. For more information, visit FederatedHermes.com

Main Function of the role:

Support the FHL Talent Development Partner in the delivery of Talent Development programmes. This includes designing and implementing learning interventions to enhance employee skills and performance through various instructional methods, coordinating leadership development programs, and supporting the smooth running of talent processes.

Additionally, this role is responsible for comprehensive program administration, including the management of study support requests, talent development mailbox, intranet site management and early careers ( apprenticeships and intern programmes) administration.

Key task and responsibilities:

1. Support FHL Talent Development Partner in the delivery of Firm-wide Talent Development Strategy:

Design and Implement Training Programs :

• Develop and execute training programs to enhance employee skills and performance.
• Utilize various instructional methods, including e-learning, facilitated workshops, and on-the-job training.
• Develop success metrics and feedback mechanisms to support continuous improvement of programmes

Leadership Development

• Manage leadership development programs to enable employees to grow their leadership skillset whether as first-time leaders or experienced leaders
• Facilitate workshops and seminars focused on leadership skills.

Talent Programs and processes

• Support and maintenance of talent programmes and processes, for example, performance management and global mentoring programme; includes employee support and development/delivery of firmwide training and communication activities

Consultative Partnering

• Develop strong relationships with key stakeholders to understand their talent development requirements and recommend relevant resources or develop tailored solutions, where appropriate

Programme Administration

• Talent Development mailbox management of FHL requests.
• Invoice processing
• Management of study support requests
• Management of coaching arrangement administration
• Management of UK Talent Development Intranet and Sharepoint site.
• Management of early careers initiatives (apprenticeships and intern programme)
• Management of RFP requests
• Event management for face to face and virtual sessions
• Monitor team trackers (e.g. coaching arrangements, mentor pairings)
• Produce reports: (e.g. training completion, compliance reports, feedback reports and ad hoc reports)

Minimum knowledge & experience required:

• Minimum 5-7years’ experience in learning and development, talent management or related role (A qualification in a related field is desirable)
• Proven experience managing learning management systems
• Demonstrated experience in designing and facilitating learning interventions (e.g. workshops, webinars, interactive meetings, curated content solutions)
• Experience with learning administration and event coordination
• Experience of process redesign and implementation of updated processes (Desirable to have direct experience of redesigning talent development processes)
• Ability to navigate complexity and ambiguity effectively

Candidate Profile:

The role will suit someone with a keen interest in Talent Management and Development approaches. This role comprises multiple challenges and demands and the role holder will need to deal efficiently with detail oriented administrative tasks, while also being able to contribute to design and development of new content and processes, resulting from the FHL/FHI integration.

The ability to provide excellent employee support, alongside proactive management, tracking, monitoring and controlling of Talent Development processes and projects, is essential.

• You will have a team approach and strong passion for working with people. You will be highly organised and will work on your own initiative to ensure projects are delivered.

• You will be highly competent and interested in the use of technology including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, MS Teams, MS Forms SharePoint and Learning Management Systems. Advanced knowledge of Office365 applications is desirable.

• You will have experience in the delivery and facilitation of learning & development solutions, and you will have the desire to grow your skillset in this regard.

You will be highly competent in drafting project plans, reports and training materials and you will be effective in the proactive management of these tools to ensure they are impactful and appropriately maintained.

Diversity, Inclusion and Flexible Working

We believe in genuine opportunity, fairness, and respect for all applicants and aim to ensure that no current or prospective employee is subject to discrimination or treated less favourably on the basis of their disability, gender identity or expression, race, ethnicity, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, age, sex, or sexual orientation, or disability.

We understand that applicants may have different needs and expectations related to their working arrangements and are committed to a discussion on flexible working. Please raise these with your Recruitment contact to discuss what type of arrangements can work for you and the role for which you are applying.

We welcome applications from all eligible candidates, and we particularly encourage applications from qualified candidates who identify as women and/or are from a Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic background, as these groups are underrepresented throughout the financial services sector.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and participate in the “Offer of Interview” scheme, intended to actively encourage applications from people with a disability or long-term condition and offer an interview to those who meet the minimum criteria set out within this job description. You will need to let us know if you would like to opt in to this scheme by contacting Jessica Sheehan at or +44 . You do not need to share details of your disability or long-term condition.

If you would benefit from alternative methods of applying or for workplace adjustments during the recruitment process, please also let us know by contacting Jessica Sheehan at or +44 to discuss the support you need.

Job title – Talent Development Specialist

Grade - Manager

Location – London

About Federated Hermes;

Federated Hermes, Inc. is a global leader in active, responsible investment management, with $845.7 billion in assets under management, as of August 1st, 2025. We deliver investment solutions that help investors target a broad range of outcomes and provide equity, fixed-income, alternative/private markets, multi-asset, and liquidity management strategies to more than 11,000 institutions and intermediaries worldwide.

Our clients include corporations, government entities, insurance companies, foundations and endowments, banks, and broker/dealers. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Federated Hermes has more than 2,000 employees in London, New York and offices worldwide. For more information, visit FederatedHermes.com

Main Function of the role:

Support the FHL Talent Development Partner in the delivery of Talent Development programmes. This includes designing and implementing learning interventions to enhance employee skills and performance through various instructional methods, coordinating leadership development programs, and supporting the smooth running of talent processes.

Additionally, this role is responsible for comprehensive program administration, including the management of study support requests, talent development mailbox, intranet site management and early careers ( apprenticeships and intern programmes) administration.

Key task and responsibilities:

1. Support FHL Talent Development Partner in the delivery of Firm-wide Talent Development Strategy:

Design and Implement Training Programs :

• Develop and execute training programs to enhance employee skills and performance.
• Utilize various instructional methods, including e-learning, facilitated workshops, and on-the-job training.
• Develop success metrics and feedback mechanisms to support continuous improvement of programmes

Leadership Development

• Manage leadership development programs to enable employees to grow their leadership skillset whether as first-time leaders or experienced leaders
• Facilitate workshops and seminars focused on leadership skills.

Talent Programs and processes

• Support and maintenance of talent programmes and processes, for example, performance management and global mentoring programme; includes employee support and development/delivery of firmwide training and communication activities

Consultative Partnering

• Develop strong relationships with key stakeholders to understand their talent development requirements and recommend relevant resources or develop tailored solutions, where appropriate

Programme Administration

• Talent Development mailbox management of FHL requests.
• Invoice processing
• Management of study support requests
• Management of coaching arrangement administration
• Management of UK Talent Development Intranet and Sharepoint site.
• Management of early careers initiatives (apprenticeships and intern programme)
• Management of RFP requests
• Event management for face to face and virtual sessions
• Monitor team trackers (e.g. coaching arrangements, mentor pairings)
• Produce reports: (e.g. training completion, compliance reports, feedback reports and ad hoc reports)

Minimum knowledge & experience required:

• Minimum 5-7years’ experience in learning and development, talent management or related role (A qualification in a related field is desirable)
• Proven experience managing learning management systems
• Demonstrated experience in designing and facilitating learning interventions (e.g. workshops, webinars, interactive meetings, curated content solutions)
• Experience with learning administration and event coordination
• Experience of process redesign and implementation of updated processes (Desirable to have direct experience of redesigning talent development processes)
• Ability to navigate complexity and ambiguity effectively

Candidate Profile:

The role will suit someone with a keen interest in Talent Management and Development approaches. This role comprises multiple challenges and demands and the role holder will need to deal efficiently with detail oriented administrative tasks, while also being able to contribute to design and development of new content and processes, resulting from the FHL/FHI integration.

The ability to provide excellent employee support, alongside proactive management, tracking, monitoring and controlling of Talent Development processes and projects, is essential.

• You will have a team approach and strong passion for working with people. You will be highly organised and will work on your own initiative to ensure projects are delivered.

• You will be highly competent and interested in the use of technology including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, MS Teams, MS Forms SharePoint and Learning Management Systems. Advanced knowledge of Office365 applications is desirable.

• You will have experience in the delivery and facilitation of learning & development solutions, and you will have the desire to grow your skillset in this regard.

You will be highly competent in drafting project plans, reports and training materials and you will be effective in the proactive management of these tools to ensure they are impactful and appropriately maintained.

Diversity, Inclusion and Flexible Working

We believe in genuine opportunity, fairness, and respect for all applicants and aim to ensure that no current or prospective employee is subject to discrimination or treated less favourably on the basis of their disability, gender identity or expression, race, ethnicity, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, age, sex, or sexual orientation, or disability.

We understand that applicants may have different needs and expectations related to their working arrangements and are committed to a discussion on flexible working. Please raise these with your Recruitment contact to discuss what type of arrangements can work for you and the role for which you are applying.

We welcome applications from all eligible candidates, and we particularly encourage applications from qualified candidates who identify as women and/or are from a Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic background, as these groups are underrepresented throughout the financial services sector.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and participate in the “Offer of Interview” scheme, intended to actively encourage applications from people with a disability or long-term condition and offer an interview to those who meet the minimum criteria set out within this job description. You will need to let us know if you would like to opt in to this scheme by contacting Jessica Sheehan at or +44 . You do not need to share details of your disability or long-term condition.

If you would benefit from alternative methods of applying or for workplace adjustments during the recruitment process, please also let us know by contacting Jessica Sheehan at or +44 to discuss the support you need.