Talent & Leadership Specialist

Talent & Leadership Specialist (Location: Flexible with regular visits to Wimbledon office. Contract: Permanent; Salary: Competitive)

Overview

Join our Talent & Leadership team and help shape the future culture of Domestic & General as we grow and expand internationally. This role focuses on developing internal talent, succession, leadership capability, high performing teams and evolving an inclusive, high performing, customer focused culture. You will work with stakeholders at all levels to design and deliver impactful talent, leadership and culture initiatives that support career growth, strengthen our entrepreneurial culture and drive business performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of D&G's talent strategy, including talent identification, succession planning, development planning and talent reporting.
• Act as the Talent subject matter expert for Workday, ensuring effective management of talent processes and data.
• Coordinate and enhance development programmes for key talent groups, including High Potential Talent and Early Careers.
• Support leadership development initiatives through design, delivery, evaluation and data driven insights.
• Help design and maintain leadership tools, resources and development content.
• Support employee engagement and listening activities, including delivery of our Great Place to Work survey and analysis of organisational feedback.
• Coordinate and deliver the Everyday Inclusivity Journey programme, including Learning Circles, events, participant engagement and alumni networks.
• Use data and insights to identify trends, measure impact and support culture, inclusion and organisational development initiatives.
• Bring external thinking and best practice in organisational development and change to inform our people practices.

Qualifications

• Degree in Business Psychology, Organisational Development & Change, Human Resources or a related discipline.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders.
• Confidence working with data, systems and reporting tools, ideally including Workday.
• Curiosity, creativity and desire to make a positive impact on colleague experience, team and organisational performance.
• Attention to detail and a continuous improvement mindset.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and annual discretionary bonus.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank/public holidays, with option to buy up to 5 additional days of leave.
• Training opportunities and clearly defined career progression.
• Health cash plan - employer funded cover for essential healthcare costs.
• Unlimited access to a 24/7 virtual GP service.
• Attractive company pension scheme.
• Life assurance - employer funded cover of 4x basic salary.
• Dedicated online benefit portal with access to savings, borrowing, financial wellbeing support and employee discounts.
• Corporate leasing scheme for a carbon neutral vehicle with all inclusive monthly cost.
• Travel loans - interest free loans for annual travel tickets.
• Cycle to Work - tax efficient bike and equipment up to £1,000.
• Health & Wellbeing - discounted gym membership, virtual workout sessions, culinary classes.
• Volunteer opportunities through OnHand app and other community programmes.
• Employee assistance programme for finance, relationships, illness and family issues.
• Free Domestic & General protection plan with access to discounted rates.
• Employee discounts across many retailers.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Domestic & General is an equal opportunities employer. We treat people fairly and welcome applications from all suitably skilled persons regardless of gender, age, race, disability, ethnic background, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or marital/family status. We conduct thorough referencing, including criminal record checks.