Talent Development Advisor (Learning and Development / L&D)
Posted Today by The Pioneer Group
£31,292 Per year
Fixed-Term
Hybrid
Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Talent Development Advisor role at the Pioneer Group in Birmingham focuses on enhancing the organization's People Strategy through Talent Management, Succession Planning, and Professional Standards. This position involves designing and delivering learning initiatives, supporting onboarding processes, and collaborating with key stakeholders to improve colleague capabilities and career development. The role is a full-time fixed-term contract for 10 months, covering maternity leave.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the Head of People & OD in planning and organizing learning and development initiatives.
- Design, develop, and deliver effective learning initiatives to enhance colleague skills and knowledge.
- Provide guidance to managers on effective onboarding and induction planning for new employees.
- Build relationships with key stakeholders across the business.
Key Skills:
- Experience in Talent Management and Learning & Development.
- Strong organizational and planning skills.
- Ability to design and deliver training programs.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Salary (Rate): £31,292 yearly
City: Birmingham
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: fixed-term
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: HR
Castle Vale, Birmingham – Agile Working
£27,537 – £31,292 depending on skills
Full Time Fixed Term Contract - 10 months maternity cover
Closing Date: Friday the 2nd January 2026
We have an exciting opportunity for a Talent Development Advisor to join our People team! This is a new role to help drive our People Strategy which will focus on Talent Management, Succession Planning and Professional Standards. You will support the Head of People & OD, in planning and organising all learning and development initiatives within the Pioneer Group, working closely with the wider People Team whilst also building relationships with key stakeholders across the business. You will be responsible for designing, developing and delivering effective learning initiatives that enhance colleague skills, knowledge and behaviours that support improved capability and career development across the Pioneer Group. You will provide guidance to managers from across the group to design and implement effective onboarding and planning inductions for new employees.
We offer a fantastic benefits package which includes:
- Part time hours considered – please make this clear in your application.
- 29 days basic annual leave (full time) + Bank Holidays
- Pension schemes
- A commitment to safety and wellbeing including access to a Bupa Health Cash Plan which provides discounts on gym membership, sports equipment and days out, as well as reimbursement on NHS prescription charges, eye tests, dental care and physiotherapy.
- A commitment to work life balance through our Agile/flexible working principles.
- Family Friendly policy with enhanced benefits
- Learning and Development opportunities
- Internal coaching and mentoring opportunities
- Staff social events
We also offer mentoring and coaching, wellbeing champion new starter Buddy as part of your probation and opportunities to shadow other departments. The Pioneer Group is a committed equal opportunities employer. We seek to attract, develop and retain talented people from a diverse range of background and cultures. We value and respect individuality and engage a culture within our organisation where people can thrive and be themselves. We also make sure employees are values for their strengths and experiences. Everyone who either applies to or works for the organisation is treated equally, regardless of their gender, age, ethnic origin, nationality, marital status, sexual orientation or religious beliefs.