Talent & Development Lead

ACS Staffing Solutions

  • Alconbury, Cambridgeshire Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire
  • £50,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 27 days ago
Job DescriptionWe're working on behalf of a forward-thinking, international organisation in the FMCG sector, who are seeking a Talent & Development Lead to join their People Leadership Team. This is a rare opportunity to shape the capability agenda across multiple UK and European sites, working closely with the Executive team to drive growth through people.If you're a strategic HR leader who thrives on designing and delivering end-to-end talent strategies - from leadership development to senior recruitment governance - this role could be your perfect next move.About the RoleReporting directly to the Chief People Officer, you'll lead the development and implementation of a scalable, future-focused talent strategy. Your work will ensure that the right people are in the right roles - now and in the future.This role combines strategic oversight of:
  • Leadership Development & Succession Planning
  • Executive Recruitment Governance
  • Internal Talent Mobility
  • External Partnerships & Early Careers Pipelines
You'll have the freedom to shape the talent function while influencing key decisions at Board and Exec level.Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement a cross-functional leadership development framework
  • Lead succession planning and high-potential initiatives across countries and departments
  • Own executive and senior-level recruitment strategy and delivery
  • Standardise recruitment processes and governance across multiple sites
  • Partner with business leaders to embed capability planning into workforce strategy
  • Build and manage early careers programmes (e.g., apprenticeships, graduate schemes)
  • Lead third-party recruitment partnerships with a focus on value and performance
  • Provide strategic insights to the Executive team, backed by meaningful KPIs and market intelligence
What We're Looking ForEssential Experience:
  • Senior-level experience in talent development and senior recruitment strategy
  • Proven success in designing and scaling leadership development programmes
  • Strong background in recruitment governance and executive hiring
  • Ability to influence and advise at Board and Exec level
  • Skilled in managing relationships with external recruitment and training providers
Desirable:
  • Exposure to European employment or recruitment practices
  • Commercial mindset with the ability to link people strategy to business outcomes
  • Strong communicator with the confidence to challenge and guide senior stakeholders
Key Attributes
  • Trusted: A dependable, credible partner across all levels of the business
  • Passionate: Committed to driving meaningful change and sustainable growth
  • Dynamic: Forward-thinking, proactive, and solution-oriented
  • Collaborative: Able to work cross-functionally and lead through influence
Why Apply?
  • High-impact role with visibility at Board level
  • Autonomy to lead and evolve talent strategy across borders
  • Work for a values-led organisation focused on growth and people development
  • Hybrid working flexibility and a collaborative, forward-thinking culture
So if you are ready to take the lead on a career-defining role, apply now for a confidential discussion and to find out more about this exciting opportunity.

ACS Staffing Solutions