Talent and Development Manager

  • Faith Recruitment
  • City, Leeds
  • Oct 30, 2025
Full time HR / Recruitment

Job Description

Fully expensed travel to Southeast (Surrey and London) offices required (twice a month)

Are you experienced in Learning and Development? We're looking for an experienced Learning and Development Manager to lead talent acquisition, performance, and development initiatives. You'll help build a high-performing, future-ready workforce while ensuring best practice across HR functions.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support resourcing needs by developing and engaging employees.
  • Oversee performance management and coach managers to drive high performance.
  • Develop and deliver talent attraction strategies for long-term hiring needs.
  • Ensure a strong candidate experience through inclusive hiring and onboarding.
  • Manage senior-level recruitment and support leaders in hiring top talent.
  • Support compliance and best practice across all HR areas.
  • Track and report on key metrics, especially training and development.
  • Design and deliver training for both remote and office-based teams.
  • Line manage the Talent Advisor and ensure an efficient recruitment process.
  • Support wider People Team initiatives as needed.

Essential Skills and Experience:

  • Proven experience as a People/HR Manager.
  • Strong background in recruitment and talent management.
  • Experience designing and managing learning and development programmes.
  • In-depth understanding of employment law and HR best practices.
  • Knowledge of performance management processes.
  • Strong relationship-building and communication skills.
  • Confident in listening, presenting, and negotiating.
  • Highly organised with good project management skills.
  • Results-focused with a people-first mindset.

Why you will love working with us:

  • Be part of a dynamic, mission-driven company where your work directly contributes to growth and innovation.
  • Join a supportive, inclusive team with a culture of continuous learning and development.
  • Enjoy flexibility, autonomy, and opportunities to grow your career.
  • A competitive Benefits package that includes hybrid working, flexi hours, Team events, Health and wellbeing packages.