_{17th August, 2025}

We’re looking for a Talent & Development Manager  (you might also be known as Talent Development Lead, Learning & Talent Development Lead, or perhaps Organisational Development & Talent Manager) to help shape how talent is identified, developed and retained across my client's organisation based near Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire

Taking full ownership of senior and early careers development across a multi-site business, you’ll shape leadership and high-potential programmes while building your influence across the UK and Europe.

You’ll spend time where it counts most while still enjoying flexibility. You’ll also manage early careers strategies, including apprenticeships and graduate schemes, giving you a broad platform to build your expertise in both senior and emerging talent pipelines.

On top of that, you’ll benefit from a discretionary bonus, 33 days holiday (rising after 3 years), Bupa healthcare and a 5% pension, all designed to support your well-being and long-term security.

What you'll do

You’ll lead the development of internal talent across UK and European sites, focusing on leadership development, high-potential programmes and early careers pipelines. You’ll work closely with senior stakeholders to embed a strong succession planning framework and ensure key positions are future-proofed.

You’ll also oversee the design and delivery of learning and development initiatives that drive engagement and performance.

With no direct reports, you’ll operate with autonomy, influencing across teams and shaping the talent agenda with your expertise and ideas.

What you'll need

• Proven experience managing both early careers initiatives and internal talent development programmes
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to work strategically and tactically
• Experience designing and delivering leadership and learning programmes, ideally with some exposure to manufacturing or logistics
• Experience of working across multiple sites here in the UK and in Europe would definitely be a bonus. 

This is the opportunity to join one of the UK and Europe’s specialists in their field.  

You'll also get access to the Help@Hand app, which gives you unlimited mental health support, 24/7 GP access, legal and financial advice, and lifestyle coaching.

There's also enhanced maternity/paternity leave, group income protection and savings and discounts through industry networks.

Apply now and take the next step in developing your Talent Development Career

Please note: This vacancy is being advertised by Pivotal Recruit (part of Pivotal Partnerships), acting as an employment agency on behalf of our client 

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