Head of talent & development

• Location: Hybrid with flexible base location
• London: £103,847 to £129,808 per annum plus £5k car allowance
• National: £91,696 to £114,620 per annum plus £5k car allowance
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Contract Type: Permanent

It's an exciting time to join Clarion Housing Group as we deliver our new People Strategy and continue our ambition to become a sector‑leading, learning‑led organisation.

We're looking for an inspiring and strategic Head of Talent & Development to lead our Learning & Development, Talent, Early Careers and ED&I functions. You'll play a pivotal role in shaping how we attract, develop and grow talent, building the skills and leadership capability needed to deliver our ambitions and support our colleagues to thrive.

Reporting to the Director of People, you'll shape and deliver an integrated approach to learning, talent and workforce capability. From leadership development and succession planning to early careers and skills‑based workforce development, you'll help create clear pathways for growth and ensure equitable access to opportunities across the organisation.

What you will be doing

• Developing and delivering talent and development strategies aligned to organisational priorities and future workforce needs.
• Leading the development of inclusive and equitable organisational learning frameworks across leadership, technical and professional capability, as well as shaping early careers programmes, including apprenticeships and graduate pathways.
• Driving a skills‑based approach to talent management, workforce capability and internal mobility.
• Championing equitable access to development opportunities and embedding inclusive practices across talent and learning activities.
• Building strong partnerships with external providers and industry bodies to bring innovation and best practice into Clarion.

About you

You bring significant experience of leading talent, learning, workforce capability and/or ED&I functions within a complex organisation, together with a strong track record of developing organisational capability and delivering strategic people initiatives.

You have expertise in leadership development, talent management, succession planning and workforce capability, alongside the ability to influence senior stakeholders, lead high‑performing teams and translate strategic ambition into practical, measurable outcomes.

We encourage applicants who are CIPD Chartered Members and combine strategic thinking with delivery excellence and a passion for developing people, building capability and creating opportunities for others to thrive.

Closing Date: Sunday 28th June 2026 at midnight.

Interviews will be held in London on 15 and 16 July 2026.

This is a hybrid role with a base location at the nearest office to your home address. Candidates will be expected to travel to our Head Office in London on a regular basis.

You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy; Clarion are not able to offer visa sponsorship. You are required to reside in England or Wales for the duration of your employment.

This vacancy may close without notice.