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Head of Talent & Organisational Development

Elevation Recruitment Group
Posted 7 days ago, valid for a month
Location

York, North Yorkshire YO60, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Head of Talent & Organisational Development position offers a salary range of £70,000 to £85,000+, along with a car and benefits.
  • This strategic role is aimed at shaping the future of talent, learning, and organisational development within a leading manufacturer in the York area.
  • The ideal candidate should have proven experience in a senior Talent, Learning & Development, or Organisational Development role, specifically within the Manufacturing, Construction, or Engineering sectors.
  • Key responsibilities include leading capability planning, designing workforce strategies, and overseeing leadership development programs while managing budgets and compliance.
  • Candidates must be CIPD qualified and possess knowledge of HR management practices, with the ability to travel regularly across sites in the UK and Ireland.

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 York 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.