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Head of Talent & OD

Elevation Recruitment Group
Posted 7 days ago, valid for 16 days
Location

Leeds, West Yorkshire LS14 1DZ

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Head of Talent & Organisational Development position offers a salary range of £70,000 - £85,000 plus a car and benefits.
  • This role is with a leading manufacturer based in the Leeds area, focusing on shaping the future of talent and organisational development.
  • The successful candidate will drive workforce strategy, build a sustainable talent pipeline, and enhance leadership development.
  • Candidates should have proven experience in a senior Talent, Learning & Development, or Organisational Development role, ideally within Manufacturing, Construction, or Engineering.
  • CIPD qualification and the ability to travel across sites in the UK and Ireland are also essential for this role.

Head of Talent & Organisational Development

£70,000 - £85,000+ Car and Benefits

Are you a strategic people leader passionate about shaping the future of talent, learning, and organisational development?

Elevation Recruitment Group are excited to be partnering with a leading manufacturer based in the Leeds area as they look to bring on a Head of Talent & Organisational Development. This is a unique opportunity to drive workforce strategy, build a sustainable talent pipeline, and enhance leadership development in a dynamic, forward-thinking business.

As Head of Talent & Organisational Development, you’ll play a critical role in delivering the company’s strategic people agenda. You’ll lead a team of talent and learning professionals, collaborating with senior leaders to ensure the business attracts, develops, and retains top talent.

Reporting into the HR Director, the responsibilities of the Head of Talent & Organisational development will include:

  • Organisational Development – Lead capability planning, develop competency frameworks, and champion diversity and inclusion
  • Talent Strategy – Design and implement workforce planning strategies, partner with external stakeholders, and drive initiatives to attract diverse talent
  • Learning & Development – Oversee leadership programmes, enhance performance management tools, and create impactful training portfolios
  • Operational Excellence – Manage budgets, ensure compliance with employment legislation, and provide data-driven insights to senior leadership

Key Skills & Experience required:

  • Proven experience in a senior Talent, L&D, or Organisational Development role.
  • Industry experience within Manufacturing, Construction or Engineering essential
  • CIPD (or equivalent) qualified
  • Experience of working with HR Platforms such as UKG, Zellis and LMS
  • Demonstrable knowledge and expertise in HR people management, development, and recruitment practices
  • Ability for regular travel across sites in the UK and Ireland 

If you’re ready to make a lasting impact and drive meaningful change, we’d love to hear from you!

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.