CMA Recruitment Group is working exclusively with an international, market-leading organisation based in Southampton, Hampshire to recruit a Talent and Development Manager on a permanent basis. Operating within a high-performing and people-focused HR team, this global business is committed to developing its employees and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. The Talent and Development Manager role is a newly created position and offers the opportunity to shape and drive the learning and talent development strategy across the UK operation.
What will the Talent and Development Manager role involve?
* As the Talent and Development Manager, you will design, implement and lead learning and development initiatives aligned with global and local strategies.
* Drive the development and delivery of training programmes, including onboarding, compliance, professional development and leadership pathways.
* Collaborate with key stakeholders to conduct training needs analysis and develop a robust talent pipeline.
* Manage the full learning lifecycle, from planning and budgeting through to execution and post-training evaluation.
* Support succession planning and performance review processes to identify high-potential talent.
* Monitor L&D metrics and report on effectiveness and ROI of training initiatives.
* Liaise with global HR teams to align with international frameworks while tailoring to UK business needs.
* Champion a learning culture across the business, continuously seeking opportunities to enhance capability and employee engagement.
Suitable Candidate for the Talent and Development Manager vacancy:
* Proven experience in a learning and development or talent management role within a large or international business.
* Strong background in designing and delivering training strategies and working with senior stakeholders.
* CIPD qualified (or equivalent L&D qualification) with up-to-date knowledge of learning theories, digital learning solutions, and talent development frameworks.
* Exceptional interpersonal and influencing skills with the ability to engage teams across departments and geographies.
* Confident analysing data and presenting insights to drive decisions and measure impact.
* A proactive and creative mindset, comfortable working both strategically and operationally.
Additional benefits and information for the role of Talent and Development Manager:
* Strategic role with the opportunity to influence the long-term talent and capability agenda.
* Hybrid working model (3 days in Southampton office / 2 days from home).
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