Talent & Development Manager

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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