Are you passionate about building future capability and shaping high-performing organisations? We are seeking a strategic and hands-on Talent & Development Business Partner to lead the evolution of our global talent and learning framework. This is a high-impact role where you’ll shape how the organisation attracts, develops, and retains the talent that drives transformation and growth. The Opportunity This is more than a traditional L&D role. You will lead the end-to-end employee development journey across all regions and functions — from recruitment governance and onboarding through to leadership development and succession planning. You’ll partner closely with senior leaders to translate business strategy into actionable talent plans, while directly owning the systems, frameworks, and processes that make it all happen. If you thrive on building scalable solutions, influencing senior stakeholders, and delivering measurable impact — this is your platform. What You’ll Be Responsible For Talent Strategy & Partnership * Partner with senior leaders to align talent and development plans with business objectives * Advise on workforce and capability planning to ensure future readiness * Ensure all initiatives are measurable, sustainable, and aligned to HR strategy Recruitment & Onboarding * Design and embed consistent, scalable recruitment and onboarding processes * Improve quality of hire, speed to productivity, and retention * Own recruitment governance, ensuring compliance and an outstanding candidate experience * Lead strategic and senior-level hiring initiatives Talent Management & Succession Planning * Establish and lead the annual talent review and succession planning cycle * Identify and develop high-potential talent and future successors * Maintain robust talent data, reporting, and insights linked to performance outcomes Learning & Development * Launch and manage a global Learning Management System (LMS) * Design and deliver development programmes independently and through external partners * Build structured career pathways and capability frameworks aligned to business needs * Own and optimise investment strategies, maximising funding for future skills What We’re Looking For Essential * Proven experience in talent management, succession planning, and L&D within a multi-site or global business * Strong knowledge of recruitment governance and onboarding design * Hands-on experience implementing and managing Learning Management Systems * Demonstrated success with apprenticeships and funding strategies * Ability to design and deliver learning programmes end-to-end * Data-driven mindset with strong analytical, reporting, and presentation skills * Exceptional stakeholder management and influencing capability across senior leaders Desirable * Experience within manufacturing, FMCG, or industrial environments * Exposure to HR systems (HRIS/LMS implementations) Why This Role Is Exciting This is a rare opportunity to shape and embed a global talent framework at a senior level. You will have genuine ownership, visibility, and influence — and the ability to leave a lasting legacy across the organisation. If you are commercially minded, strategic yet hands-on, and excited about building something scalable and impactful, we’d love to hear from you