Talent development lead

Job Description

Shape the Future of Talent at Metro

At Metro, we’re not just moving freight - we’re moving people forward. As we continue to grow, we’re investing in our people and building a culture where talent thrives. We’re looking for a motivated and forward-thinking Talent Development Lead to drive our recruitment strategy, build a strong talent pipeline, and help shape our approach to internal development.

This is a varied and impactful role that blends hands-on recruitment, strategic talent planning, and the opportunity to lead future talent programmes. If you’re passionate about people, development, and making a difference - this is your next career move.


What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll lead recruitment and talent development initiatives across the business, working closely with the HR Director and Head of Organisational Development. Your responsibilities will include:

Recruitment & Talent Pipelining

1. Lead direct recruitment across all business areas, focusing on proactive sourcing.
2. Use LinkedIn Recruiter to identify and engage top talent.
3. Build and maintain talent pools to support workforce planning.
4. Manage the full recruitment cycle from advertising to onboarding.
5. Develop strong relationships with hiring managers and external partners.