Talent Development Manager - 12 months contract

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver a portfolio of leadership and talent development programmes across EMEA, ensuring an engaging and high-quality learner experience.
• Partner closely with HR, business leaders and global learning teams to identify regional development needs and execute impactful learning solutions.
• Manage all aspects of programme delivery, including planning, scheduling, communications, budgets, vendor management, learning systems and reporting.
• Ensure programmes are executed to a consistently high standard, anticipating challenges and proactively resolving issues.
• Develop engaging communications and promotional campaigns that drive awareness and participation.
• Monitor programme effectiveness through learner feedback, participation metrics and business insights.
• Leverage AI tools and technology to improve programme administration, communications, reporting and learner experiences.
• Drive process improvements and identify opportunities to enhance programme quality, efficiency and scalability.

What We're Looking For

• Experience managing programmes or projects from initiation through delivery, ideally within learning, talent development, HR or employee experience environments.
• Strong organisational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Experience overseeing budgets, external vendors and programme logistics.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build credibility and influence across different levels of an organisation.
• A collaborative approach and proven ability to work effectively in cross-functional environments.
• Passion for creating meaningful, engaging and accessible learning experiences.
• Confidence using AI tools and technology to improve ways of working and enhance outcomes.
• Strong analytical skills with experience using data and feedback to identify trends and drive continuous improvement.
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset and a genuine desire to make things better

This is an opportunity to play a key role in shaping leadership and talent development across a large, international organisation. You'll work with senior stakeholders, contribute to strategic people initiatives, and help create learning experiences that have a lasting impact on employees and the business.