Talent & Development Senior Manager
Location: Glasgow / Hybrid
Industry: Financial Services
The Opportunity
We are seeking a strategic and experienced Talent & Development Senior Manager to join a global financial services organisation. This role will play a critical part in shaping the organisation's approach to succession planning, leadership development, and talent growth.
You will work closely with senior leaders to ensure a strong, inclusive pipeline of future leadership capability, while driving initiatives that support the development and progression of colleagues across the organisation. This is a high-profile role requiring strong stakeholder engagement, strategic thinking, and delivery expertise.
Key Responsibilities
* Design and implement succession planning strategies and frameworks across the organisation
* Manage the full succession lifecycle, ensuring readiness and capability development of identified successors
* Partner with senior stakeholders, including executive-level leaders, to embed talent priorities into business strategy
* Develop and deliver learning and development programmes through both digital and classroom-based solutions
* Oversee onboarding programmes, ensuring all new colleagues receive a structured and supportive introduction
* Create and implement coaching, mentoring, and facilitator development initiatives
* Analyse data and metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of talent and development programmes
* Drive talent pipelining and career progression initiatives to support internal mobility
* Collaborate with HR and business teams to align development initiatives with organisational needs
* Support digital transformation and continuous improvement of talent and learning processes
* Contribute to and help shape talent and development strategy
* Build trusted relationships and influence senior stakeholders
* Provide expert advice on succession planning and leadership development
* Lead, coach, and develop others where applicable
* Ensure appropriate governance, risk management, and controls are in place
* Deliver sustainable improvements aligned to both short- and long-term business goals
Skills and Experience
* Experience defining and leading succession planning strategies and frameworks
* Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and leadership teams
* Demonstrated success in measuring and improving succession readiness and talent outcomes
* Experience in leadership development, organisational development, or talent management
* Strong written and verbal communication skills, with confidence presenting to senior audiences
* Strategic mindset with strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
About You
You are a collaborative and strategic professional who is passionate about developing people and enabling inclusive leadership pipelines. You are comfortable working with senior stakeholders, balancing strategic thinking with hands-on delivery, and using data to inform decisions. You value diversity of thought and aim to create opportunities for colleagues to grow and succeed.
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