Talent & Development (Senior BP / Manager)

Talent & Development (Senior BP / Manager) Our client, a leading organisation based in Plymouth, is seeking an experienced Talent & Development Manager / Senior Business Partner to lead the delivery of talent, learning, leadership, and organisational development initiatives across the business. This is a strategic role focused on developing people, building leadership capability, and supporting the organisation to attract, retain, and develop high-performing talent. Working closely with senior leaders, you will help drive employee engagement, succession planning, and organisational effectiveness. Key Responsibilities * Lead the development and delivery of the organisation's talent and development strategy. * Partner with senior leaders to identify current and future talent needs. * Design and implement leadership and management development programmes. * Support succession planning and talent review processes. * Identify skills gaps and implement learning and development solutions. * Drive initiatives that enhance employee engagement, performance, and retention. * Manage learning platforms, development programmes, and external training providers. * Use people data and insights to measure the impact of development initiatives. * Support organisational change and transformation projects. * Promote a culture of continuous learning and professional development. Requirements * Proven experience in a Talent, Learning & Development, Organisational Development, or HR Business Partner role. * Experience partnering with senior stakeholders and influencing at leadership level. * Strong understanding of talent management, succession planning, and leadership development. * Experience designing and delivering learning and development programmes. * Excellent communication, coaching, and stakeholder management skills. * Ability to use people data and insights to drive decision-making. * CIPD qualification or equivalent is desirable