Job description
Talent & Development Lead
VANRATH Exclusive
Belfast
Are you passionate about nurturing talent and shaping future leaders? Our client, a reputable organisation committed to organisational excellence and employee development, is seeking a dedicated Talent & Development Lead to drive strategic initiatives and build internal capabilities that support long-term success. This is an outstanding opportunity to lead impactful learning programmes within a well-established, forward-thinking environment.
Salary/Benefits
Competitive salary plus discretionary annual KPI bonus scheme
35 hours per week
Generous holidays including up to 12 days Bank Holidays and the opportunity to buy or sell more
Extra paid day off for your Birthday
Wedding Day Leave (one day paid leave)
Moving House Leave (one day paid leave)
Enhanced employer pension contribution to pension scheme up to 20%
Life Assurance and Income Protection Schemes
Health cash back plan
External study policy and great training opportunities
Employee Assistance programme
Health and well-being initiatives including health checks
Volunteering opportunities
Charitable giving options
My client would consider candidates on a reduced 4-day week.
Standard hours are Mon- Fri, 9-5 with a 1-hour lunch break and hybrid policy of up to three days offsite, two days onsite.
About your next employer
Our client is a respected organisation operating within the FS sector, with a strong reputation for innovation and excellence. They have a dedicated HR team of five and work within a structured, values-driven culture. As a sizable organisation with national reach, they focus on talent development, regulatory compliance, and sustainable growth, supporting their teams with cutting-edge HR practices and technology.
About you
Proven experience in talent management, learning and development, or HR leadership
Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks and compliance requirements
Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
Ability to design, deliver, and evaluate development programmes
Strategic thinker with a collaborative approach
What you'll do
Lead the planning, development, and implementation of the organisation's Talent & Development strategy
Support embedding structured talent pipelines and succession frameworks
Oversee delivery of development programmes aligned with current and future capability needs
Manage governance processes ensuring regulatory and scheme compliance
Play a key role in workforce planning through review and analysis of development activities
Foster continuous improvement initiatives within the learning and development function
Collaborate with senior leaders to ensure talent development aligns with organisational objectives
For further information on this job, apply via the link or contact the VANRATH office for a confidential chat today.
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