Head Of Talent Development

Company: Michael Page
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Location: Bristol
Job Description:

I’m delighted to be partnering with a successful and growing organisation in Bristol to recruit a Head of Talent Development, who will lead and shape the organisation’s learning and capability strategy.

This an exciting opportunity for an experienced Head of Talent Development to lead and shape a company wide approach to learning, capability and early careers. This is a strategic leadership role with real scope to influence how talent is developed across a growing and evolving organisation. You’ll own the end-to-end talent development agenda – from apprenticeships and early careers through to company wide capability building and learning strategy.

Apprenticeships & Early Careers

  • Oversee a large-scale programme
  • Lead delivery from induction through to completion
  • Ensure compliance with ESFA funding rules and regulatory requirements
  • Partner with Finance on levy utilisation, forecasting and audit readiness
  • Lead and develop teams responsible for programme delivery

Learning Management System (LMS)

  • Own and evolve the learning platform
  • Ensure strong governance, reporting and user experience
  • Integrate learning with wider HR, performance and talent processes

Capability Development

  • Design and deliver the organisation’s learning and capability strategy
  • Partner with leaders to identify future skills needs
  • Build a culture of continuous learning and development
  • Commission and manage internal and external learning solutions

Leadership & Impact

  • Own budgets across talent development and learning activity
  • Manage suppliers and ensure value for money
  • Provide insight and reporting to senior stakeholders
  • Lead and develop a high-performing talent development team

Profile

A successful Head of Talent Development should have:

  • Significant experience in learning, talent or organisational development leadership
  • Proven track record of delivering capability and talent strategies
  • Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills
  • Experience leading teams, managing budgets and external suppliers
  • Familiarity with learning management systems
  • Experience with apprenticeships, ESFA funding or employer-provider models
  • Knowledge of safeguarding and regulated learning environments

Job Offer

  • Salary £60,000 – £75,000 (dependant on experience)
  • Permanent role based in Bristol, hybrid working 2-3 days in the office.
  • A supportive and professional work environment in the professional services industry.
  • Comprehensive benefits package to support your well-being.
  • Opportunities to lead innovative learning initiatives and make an impact

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Posted: May 21st, 2026