Senior Talent Management Partner
Division – Human Resources
Department – Resourcing and Talent
Salary – National (Edinburgh and Leeds) ranging from £43,300 to £54,000 and London £46,400 to £58,000 per annum (Salary offered will be based on skills and experience)
About the FCA
The FCA regulates the conduct of 45,000 firms in the UK to ensure our financial markets are honest, fair and competitive. Follow this link to find out more About the FCA.
The Resourcing and Talent Division supports our people objectives by attracting, identifying and selecting the quality, quantity and diversity of talent required to match our ambitions. The Talent Team is responsible for our overall approach to talent management and all accelerated development programmes up to Head of Department level. We work in partnership with the business to support organisation wide talent management practices.
This role will report to the Talent Manager and will be highly visible across the business and HR. This is an excitingopportunity to be part of a high performing HR division, which will enable the FCA to deliver its priorities by driving cultural change and increasing organisational effectiveness, whilst supporting HR delivery.
What will you be doing?
We are looking for a motivated individual who has a passion for talent strategy, internal talent management and development to support colleagues to have meaningful and fulfilling careers at the FCA. This is a unique opportunity to join an organisation undergoing transformational change and to embed our approach to internal talent management, ensuring we continue to meet future business need. You will work in close partnership with a variety of teams within HR and the wider business to ensure delivery of our internal talent strategy and approach.
In this role, you will collaborate closely with the Talent Team and HR colleagues to shape and embed our talent management practices, enabling colleagues at all levels to grow their careers in alignment with their aspirations and business needs. You will enhance our talent offering by reviewing key focus areas, including succession planning, talent reviews, high-potential development programs, and career progression propositions.
Building strong relationships with senior business stakeholders will be key, as will driving a cohesive approach to talent development across HR teams and the wider business. You will also scope, design, and implement an approach to internal mobility, while overseeing accelerated development programs. Additionally, you will draft and deliver impactful presentations and executive papers, and effectively manage supplier relationships, challenging when necessary to ensure the highest standards
What will you get from the role?
* This is your chance to shape and deliver a meaningful programme of work that brings our internal talent strategy to life – supporting colleagues in growing, thriving, and building fulfilling careers within the FCA.
* You'll play a central role in driving collaboration across HR, particularly with our Resourcing & Talent team, while building strong, influential relationships with senior stakeholders to champion our talent agenda.
* At the same time, you'll have the opportunity to deepen your own expertise, expand your skill set, and take your career to the next level – while helping others do the same.
Which skills are required?
We are a Disability Confident Employer; therefore, disabled people or individuals with long-term conditions who best meet the minimum criteria for a role will go through to the next stage of the recruitment process. (To learn more about the Disability Confident Scheme Click Here)
Minimum
* Recent experience providing talent development subject matter expertise, supporting experienced colleagues career progression and retention
* Experience in designing and delivering organisational level strategic talent management interventions (not recruitment interventions)
* Proven experience in gathering, analysing, and interpreting people data to generate meaningful insights and make informed, evidence-based recommendations that drive strategic decisions and improve talent outcomes
Essential
* Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with strong prioritisation skills and multi-tasking capabilities
* Able to adapt style and approach to meet the needs of different audiences including senior stakeholders and external suppliers
* Strong interpersonal skills – having the ability to collaborate and contribute effectively to achieve impactful results
* Effective project management skills with the ability to break down complex projects identifying risks and appropriate mitigation
* Expertise in a cooperate setting, including successfully implementing secondments, driving the roll out of succession plans across an organisation and leading talent programs and performance reviews
Our Values & Diversity
We are proud to be an inclusive employer and our ambition is to cultivate a culture for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences and similarities enable us to be a better organisation – one that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better regulation.
Within the workplace you will have access to various employee resource groups which aim to promote and achieve a healthy work / life balance and support our diversity ambitions.
Did you know? 50% of our Executive Committee were the first in their family to attend university.
The FCA is committed to achieving greater diversity across all levels of the organisation. Given this, we particularly welcome applications from women, minority ethnic, disabled, and neurodivergent candidates for our role.
Benefits of working at the FCA
* 25 days holiday per year plus bank holidays (amend based on grade)
* Hybrid working (work from home up to 60% of your time)
* Private healthcare with Bupa
* A non-contributory Pension of at least 8% of basic salary each month (there are several contribution levels that increase depending on your age – up to 12% a month once you reach age 35)
* Life assurance of eight times your basic salary
* Income protection
We also have a competitive flexible benefits scheme which gives you the opportunity to create a personalised benefits package, tailored to suit your lifestyle.
We welcome applications from candidates who are looking for flexible arrangements. Many of our staff work flexibly including working part-time, staggered hours, and job shares. We can’t promise to give you exactly what you want but we can explore what might work for best sides.
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Application Support
We are dedicated to removing barriers and ensuring our application process is accessible to everyone. We offer a range of adjustments to make your application experience as comfortable and straightforward as possible.
If you have an accessibility need, disability, or condition requiring changes to the recruitment process, please contact your recruiter using the details below and they will be happy to discuss this further with you.
Useful Information and Timeline
* This role is graded as Senior Associate – Cooperate
* Advert Closing Date: 8th June 2025
* CV Review/Shortlist: 11th June 2025
* First Round Competency Interview: 16th June2025
Your Recruiter will discuss the process in detail with you during screening for the role, therefore, please make them aware if you are going to be unavailable for any date during this time.
Got a question?
If you are interested in learning more about the role, please contact Rumana Hussain at Rumana.Hussain@fca.org.uk
Applications must be submitted through our online portal. Applications sent via email will not be accepted.
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