Head of Talent Management, Development and Performance

  • Michael Page
  • May 25, 2026
Full time HR / Recruitment

Job Description

A housing association are looking for a Head of Talent Management, Development and Performance to join a newly established role. The role is based in London and offers hybrid working with the opportunity to start quickly.

Client Details

Housing Association

Based in London with hybrid working

Description

A Head of Talent Management, Development and Performance to:

  • This is a newly established role to work with other heads of to design and deliver a new strategic direction with a blank canvas
  • Lead a strategic talent, leadership, and performance development agenda to align to the organisations people strategy
  • Lead on initiatives including: leadership development, talent management, succession planning, performance management, early careers
  • Develop and embed talent and performance management frameworks
  • Embed a values based led performance culture
  • Develop pipelines to identify high potential pathways and succession plans to support the future business needs
  • Partner with senior leaders to deliver high impact
  • Strengthen leadership and management capability
  • Strengthen early careers and internal mobility
  • Partner with the Head of Learning and Development to oversee the design and delivery of development programmes to build internal capabilities.
  • Line manage a small team and provide strong development to deliver high quality outcomes
  • Use data to inform and shape decisions
  • Develop and implement a comprehensive talent management strategy aligned with organisational goals.
  • Analyse performance data to identify trends and implement effective solutions.
  • Collaborate with senior management to align talent strategies with business objectives.
  • Manage performance review frameworks to ensure alignment with organisational goals.
  • Provide expert advice on succession planning and career development pathways.

Profile

A successful Head of Talent Management, Development and Performance should have:

  • Strong talent experience including leadership development, performance management, developing talent frameworks, talent management, succession planning, early careers
  • Previous experience line managing a small team
  • Experience in influencing senior leaders to deliver impact
  • Open to NFP or private sector experience

Job Offer

Permanent Head of Talent Management, Development and Performance

Up to 85,000 per annum dependent on experience

London based with hybrid working

Opportunity to start quickly