Job Description
Talent Management Lead
We are looking for a Talent Management Lead in our People Team.
We are seeking a proactive and passionate Talent Management Specialist to join our People team. This role is central to our strategy of attracting, developing, and retaining top talent to drive organisational success. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing a range of talent initiatives, including performance management, learning and development programmes, succession planning, and employee engagement strategies. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of the full talent lifecycle and a proven ability to create programmes that foster growth and a high-performance culture.
Who are we?
We're Funding Circle. We back small businesses to succeed.
At Funding Circle, we believe the world needs small businesses. That's why we've made it our mission to help them get the finance they need to grow.
With more than a decade of expertise under our belt, we've built a game-changer of a platform with cutting-edge data and technology that's reshaping the landscape of SME lending. Say goodbye to lengthy applications and hello to lightning-fast decisions! In just minutes, SMEs across the UK can get a decision, giving them access to competitive funding in a flash.
We know that good business is about good people. So we pride ourselves on providing meaningful, human support as well as fast, hassle free processes to deliver an unbeatable customer experience.
The role
• Talent Development & Learning:
○ Design, deliver, and evaluate engaging learning and development programmes to meet individual and organisational needs.
○ Identify skills gaps across the organisation and recommend appropriate development solutions, including workshops, coaching, mentoring, and
e-learning resources.
○ Manage relationships with external training providers and curate a library of learning resources.
○ Champion a culture of continuous learning and professional development. • Performance Management:
○ Support and continuously improve the company's performance management framework, ensuring it is fair, consistent, and drives high performance.
○ Provide guidance and training to managers and employees on goal setting, feedback, performance reviews, and development planning.
○ Analyse performance data to identify trends and inform talent strategies. • Succession Planning & Talent Review:
○ Facilitate talent review processes to identify high-potential employees and critical roles.
○ Develop and implement succession plans for key positions to ensure business continuity.
○ Support the creation of career development pathways/frameworks and opportunities for internal mobility.
• Employee Engagement & Retention:
○ Develop and implement initiatives to enhance employee engagement, motivation, and retention.
○ Analyse employee feedback (e.g., surveys, exit interviews) to identify areas for improvement and implement action plans.
○ Contribute to initiatives that strengthen our employer brand and make Funding Circle an employer of choice.
• Onboarding:
○ Contribute to the design of effective onboarding programmes to ensure new hires are set up for success.
• HR Systems & Analytics:
○ Utilise HR systems (HiBob, LearnAmp, Jobvite) to manage talent data, track programme effectiveness, and generate reports.
○ Leverage talent analytics to provide insights and recommendations to the business.
• Policy & Process Improvement:
○ Contribute to the development and implementation of talent management policies and procedures.
○ Stay up-to-date with best practices and emerging trends in talent management in the UK.
• Proactively problem solving, identifying and confidently mitigating any risks, issues or control weaknesses that arise in your day-to-day
What we're looking for
Experience:
• Proven experience as a Talent Management Specialist, L&D Specialist, People Partner or in a similar HR role with a focus on talent development (typically 3-5+ years)
• Demonstrable experience in designing and delivering successful talent management programmes (e.g., leadership development, performance management, succession planning).
• Experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS - we use LearnAmp) and Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS - we use HiBob).
• Familiarity with UK employment practices related to talent development and performance.
Skills and Competencies:
• Talent Development Expertise: Strong knowledge of adult learning principles, instructional design, and various development methodologies.
• Performance Management: Understanding of best-practice performance management cycles and techniques.
• Communication & Presentation Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels. Confident facilitator and presenter.
• Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to analyse data, identify trends, and develop practical solutions.
• Project Management: Strong organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Interpersonal & Relationship Building Skills: Ability to build effective working relationships with colleagues, managers, and external partners.
• Proactive & Results-Oriented: A self-starter with a drive to achieve results and make a positive impact.
• Adaptability & Creativity: Ability to adapt to changing business needs and develop innovative talent solutions.
• Proficiency in Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides).
At Funding Circle we are committed to building diverse teams so please apply even if your past experience doesn't align perfectly with the requirements.
Want to learn more?
* We have a huge impact on the businesses that borrow through our platform, the communities they serve and the overall economy (last year £6.9bn of GDP generated). You can read our full Impact Report here: https://www.fundingcircle.com/uk/impact
* To see what our customers think, visit our Trustpilot page: https://uk.trustpilot.com/review/fundingcircle.com
* And we're still evolving! Our award-winning multi-product platform is solving more SME finance challenges than ever before. We think big, rally together and meet the needs of SME customers like no other.
Why join us?
At Funding Circle, we celebrate and support the differences that make you, you. We're proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace and affirmative-action employer. We truly believe that diversity makes us better .
As a flexible-first employer we offer hybrid working at Funding Circle, and we've long believed in a 'best of both' approach to in-office collaboration and non-office days. We expect our teams to be in our London office three times a week, where you can take advantage of our newly refurbished hybrid working space, barista made coffee and subsidised lunches (via JustEat) every day!
We back our Circlers to build their own incredible career, making a difference to small businesses every day. Our Circler proposition is designed to support employees both in and out of work, and it is anchored around four pillars: Health, Wealth, Development & Lifestyle.
A few highlights:
* Flexibility: We provide you with a benefit allowance so that you can tailor your benefit selection to you and your family's needs.
* Health: Private Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Health Cash Plan, Health Assessments (including female fertility health assessments), eyecare vouchers, flu jabs, Wellhub (for discounted flexible gym membership and access to wellbeing apps) access to a free Employee Assistance Programme and free Digital GP for yourself and any children under 16.
* Wealth: Life Assurance, Income Protection, Critical Illness Cover, financial coaching through Octopus Money Coach, a tax-advantaged share scheme, a free mortgage advisor partnership and discounts across numerous retailers through Perks at Work.
* Development: Dedicated annual Learning & Development allowance and full access to internal learning platform.
* Lifestyle: Electric Car Scheme, Cycle to Work scheme, Season Ticket Loans, and more!
And finally, we have award winning parental leave policies supporting parents through enhanced maternity, partner and adoption leave, as well as additional leave for parental bereavement and for fertility treatments.
Ready to make a difference? We'd love to hear from you.