Talent Management SME – Advancing Talent

TALENT MANAGEMENT LEAD

Location:

Pangbourne, UK

Contract Duration:

12 months

Contract Type:

PAYE Contract

Job Status:

Full-Time

Start Date:

ASAP

Travel Requirements:

Approximately 10% (potentially more based on business needs)

Account Manager

: Anthony Hughes

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Talent Management Lead to drive the design and delivery of talent initiatives across a global business. This role will focus on succession planning, leadership development, talent pipelines, internal mobility, and organisational capability building.

Working closely with senior stakeholders, you will support business growth by strengthening talent outcomes, enhancing leadership readiness, and implementing talent strategies aligned with organisational priorities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver talent strategies aligned with business objectives and workforce priorities

• Lead succession planning, development planning, and talent risk mitigation activities

• Support placement decisions for critical and high-value roles

• Develop diverse talent pipelines and leadership readiness plans

• Facilitate talent reviews and drive evidence-based talent discussions

• Coach and advise HR and People & Culture teams on talent frameworks and best practices

• Use talent data, workforce analytics, and insights to support decision-making and measure programme effectiveness

• Partner with learning, business, and HR stakeholders to deliver integrated talent solutions

• Ensure high-quality execution of annual and ad-hoc talent management activities

• Manage relationships with external talent and learning providers where required

Requirements

• Degree in Human Resources, Organisational Psychology, Business, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience)

• 8+ years' experience within talent management, leadership development, learning, or HR functions

• Proven experience designing and implementing global talent management programmes

• Strong succession planning and leadership development expertise

• Excellent stakeholder management experience, including partnering with senior leaders and executives

• Experience using talent analytics and workforce insights to influence strategic decisions

• Strong coaching, facilitation, and change management capabilities

• Experience managing external vendors and talent development providers

• Strong project management, communication, and organisational skills

• Commercially minded with the ability to balance business priorities and people outcomes