Performance development & skills and talent lead

The opportunity Are you ready to shape the future of talent at one of the UK’s most impactful charities? At British Heart Foundation (BHF), we’re on a mission to beat heart and circulatory diseases for good. Over half a century of ground-breaking research has brought us closer to that goal—but it’s our people who make it possible. That’s why we’re looking for a strategic, forward-thinking Performance Development, Skills and Talent Lead to help us unlock the full potential of our workforce. About the role Reporting to the Head of Leadership & Talent Development, you’ll play a pivotal role in building an inclusive, energised performance culture across BHF. You’ll lead the design, governance, and delivery of frameworks and processes that support performance development, skills enablement, succession planning, and strategic workforce planning. This role is central to ensuring our people have the tools, clarity, and support to turn their ambitions into impact—and their careers into something truly fulfilling. Key responsibilities include: Performance development (My Performance Matters) Lead the end-to-end delivery of inclusive performance frameworks and processes. Partner with People Technology to align Workday solutions with strategic goals. Manage stakeholder relationships and address business need across directorates. Use data and insight to inform decisions and measure impact. Skills framework Own the governance and continuous improvement of the BHF skills framework. Embed the framework across key people processes including recruitment, career development, and succession planning. Partner with L&D, Internal Comms, and People Business Partners to drive adoption and confidence. Talent processes Lead inclusive succession planning and strategic workforce planning. Use internal and external data to model workforce scenarios and identify capability gaps. Deliver clear reporting and recommendations to senior stakeholders. Contribute to wider talent initiatives and deputise for the Head of Leadership & Talent Development when needed. About you We’re looking for someone who brings: Strong knowledge of performance development, skills enablement, and talent planning. Experience managing complex projects in a People or HR function. Confidence working with senior stakeholders in a multi-site, multi-function organisation. Familiarity with Workday systems and applications (desirable). A strategic mindset with the ability to translate insight into action. You’ll be a natural collaborator, a critical thinker, and a champion of inclusive talent practices. Your ability to connect data, people, and purpose will help shape a workforce that’s ready for the future. Working arrangements This is a hybrid role, where your work will be split between your home and our London office. At BHF we believe in the power of being together, so our colleagues on blended contracts can expect to spend some time in their office, at least one day each week, on average. Our team connect day in the office is on a Thursday. About us We value and respect every individual’s unique contribution, celebrate diversity, and make inclusion part of what we do every day. Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Strategy, Igniting Change, along with our internal EDI group, Kaleidoscope, and a growing number of employee network groups (our Affinity Groups), help us create an environment where all our colleagues and volunteers can succeed. Interview process 1st round interviews are due to take place virtually on 14th & 15th Oct. 2nd round interview, including a task will be held at our London head office on 23rd October PM. How to apply It’s quick and easy to apply for a role at the BHF. Just click on the apply button below. All you’ll need is an up-to-date CV and to answer an application question. As part of our commitment to be an inclusive employer and ensure fairness and consistency in selecting the best candidate for this role, the BHF will use anonymous CV software as part of the application journey. Should you need any adjustments to the recruitment process, at either application or interview, please contact us. Additional Information Post Justification Job Description Download