Contract Type: 6 month Fixed Term Contract
Salary: Competitive Salary & Benefits
Reporting Line: Talent Development Manager
Location: London, Chesterfield or Bolton - Hybrid
Closing Date: 14/01/26
What to expect
As the Talent Development Partner you will be responsible for supporting the design, coordination and delivery of impactful Performance, Talent and Development initiatives as part of the Talent Management strategy. You will play a key role in building enterprise-wide initiatives that supports the overall organisational culture, performance and transformation agenda.
You will act as a trusted advisor providing coaching and advice on performance, talent and development processes and programmes to ensure that we are supporting the business to develop our talented colleagues for the future success of Post Office. Working in collaboration with the wider People and functional leadership teams to ensure stakeholders understand and are fully engaged with all performance, talent and development activities.
What we can do for you
Now, more than ever, we understand that attracting the right talent is pivotal in driving the positive change needed throughout our organisation. Beyond a competitive salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
* 25 days annual leave that increases with tenure
* Up to 10% on target bonus opportunity
* Access to Benenden Healthcare
* Generous pension contribution
* Life assurance
* Income protection after 12 months service
* Full support from our employee assistance programme and access to our employee benefits platform
* Ever-evolving learning and development opportunities
Our commitment to embracing diversity extends beyond just words. We actively foster an inclusive workplace that values the unique perspectives and contributions from all colleagues. We hold the belief that Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion are not just vital but fundamental to our success and growth. Our priority lies in shaping a business that mirrors the diverse communities we reach, truly making Post Office 'Everybody's Business'. As an equal opportunity employer, we value and celebrate the differences among our people, ensuring that our practices reflect our dedication to inclusivity and equal representation for all.
What you’ll need to succeed
To be successful in this role, you'll have proven experience in designing and delivering performance, talent, and development initiatives within large, complex organisations. You’ll be confident in offering strategic guidance and influencing senior leaders and executives on talent development agendas.
In addition to this, you will have:
* A degree (or equivalent experience) in HR, Learning & Development, Psychology, or a related discipline, along with a relevant professional accreditation (e.g. CIPD, coaching, psychometrics, or development tools)
* Deep expertise in leadership development, with a strong understanding of how to build strategic, behavioural, and inclusive leadership capabilities
* Experience collaborating with external learning partners, coaches, internal teams, and leadership development providers
* The ability to assess the impact of performance, talent, and development initiatives and translate insights into meaningful actions
* Strong facilitation and presentation skills, with the confidence to engage senior stakeholders to deliver impactful learning and development sessions