Talent & Learning Lead - (Maternity Cover)

Talent & Learning Lead - (Maternity Cover) Job Introduction

A bit about the role

As the Talent & Learning Lead, you will be responsible for the core learning offer at Selfridges, leading a team to shape and continuously evolve an engaging and value-driving offer that enables the Selfridges' strategy. You will report to the Director of People and Communications, whilst collaborating with the rest of the HR Leadership team and other business leaders to successfully deliver in your role.

This role is a 12-month contract.

As a Talent & Learning Lead, you will:

1. Lead our Talent & Performance Cycle processes including performance management, talent review, and targeted talent development planning that supports internal progression and succession.
2. Own the core talent & learning strategy, delivering a business-relevant and team member-centric learning offer that supports all levels of team members to realize their potential at Selfridges.
3. Lead a team to design, develop, and deliver learning experiences across:

• Core behaviours
• Leadership, Management & team development
• Targeted talent development initiatives
• Compliance
• Sustainability, DE&I, and well-being

Lead a team to design, develop, and deliver an offer through a variety of learning styles, including e-learning, webinars, and face-to-face sessions.

Deliver outcomes utilising a blend of internal capability and third-party partners.

Lead our apprenticeships strategy and execution.

Lead our digital learning strategy and capability development.

Oversee our LMS, My Workday Learning, and additional learning & talent functions.

Ensure that learning programmes are aligned with our evolving talent management framework and processes.

Build and maintain our approach to professional qualifications, coaching, and team development.

About you

• Collaborative, with a proven ability to build effective relationships and influence at all levels.
• Knowledgeable, with an in-depth understanding of Leadership, Talent, and Behavioural learning.
• Customer-focused, putting your customers at the heart of everything you do and making data-driven decisions to achieve our strategic goals.
• Pragmatic and solutions-oriented. You are calm under pressure and can break down complex problems to provide innovative solutions.
• A natural leader, coaching team members to drive performance & enable change as well as supporting development.
• Experienced in project/programme-based roles and have management experience.
• An embodiment of our values, trusted and respected by colleagues.