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Talent & Development Lead
Job Posted: 3 days ago
Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Huntingdon
Expire in: 25 days
Job Description
Talent & Development Lead
Alconbury, Huntingdon (Hybrid available)
Hours - Monday to Friday 40hrs
Salary - £Highly competitive DOE
We’re working on behalf of a forward-thinking, international organisation in the FMCG sector, who are seeking a Talent & Development Lead to join their People Leadership Team. This is a rare opportunity to shape the capability agenda across multiple UK and European sites, working closely with the Executive team to drive growth through people.
If you're a strategic HR leader who thrives on designing and delivering end-to-end talent strategies — from leadership development to senior recruitment governance — this role could be your perfect next move.
About the Role
Reporting directly to the Chief People Officer, you’ll lead the development and implementation of a scalable, future-focused talent strategy. Your work will ensure that the right people are in the right roles — now and in the future.
This role combines strategic oversight of:
Leadership Development & Succession Planning
Executive Recruitment Governance
Internal Talent Mobility
External Partnerships & Early Careers PipelinesYou’ll have the freedom to shape the talent function while influencing key decisions at Board and Exec level.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and implement a cross-functional leadership development framework
Lead succession planning and high-potential initiatives across countries and departments
Own executive and senior-level recruitment strategy and delivery
Standardise recruitment processes and governance across multiple sites
Partner with business leaders to embed capability planning into workforce strategy
Build and manage early careers programmes (e.g., apprenticeships, graduate schemes)
Lead third-party recruitment partnerships with a focus on value and performance
Provide strategic insights to the Executive team, backed by meaningful KPIs and market intelligenceWhat We’re Looking For
Essential Experience:
Senior-level experience in talent development and senior recruitment strategy
Proven success in designing and scaling leadership development programmes
Strong background in recruitment governance and executive hiring
Ability to influence and advise at Board and Exec level
Skilled in managing relationships with external recruitment and training providersDesirable:
Exposure to European employment or recruitment practices
Commercial mindset with the ability to link people strategy to business outcomes
Strong communicator with the confidence to challenge and guide senior stakeholdersKey Attributes
Trusted: A dependable, credible partner across all levels of the business
Passionate: Committed to driving meaningful change and sustainable growth
Dynamic: Forward-thinking, proactive, and solution-oriented
Collaborative: Able to work cross-functionally and lead through influenceWhy Apply?
High-impact role with visibility at Board level
Autonomy to lead and evolve talent strategy across borders
Work for a values-led organisation focused on growth and people development
Hybrid working flexibility and a collaborative, forward-thinking cultureSo if you are ready to take the lead on a career-defining role, apply now for a confidential discussion and to find out more about this exciting opportunityBefore You Apply
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