Strategic Talent Partner

Posted 7 hours 4 minutes ago by Oakleaf Partnership

£85,000 Annual
Permanent
Full Time
Other
London, City, United Kingdom, EC3V 3LA
Job Description
Overview

Strategic Talent Partner - 12 month FTC to perm

A leading UK financial services FTSE 250 company is currently recruiting a brand-new Strategic Talent Partner to join its refreshed people and talent structure. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in shaping and delivering the organisation's approach to talent identification, development, succession planning, and internal mobility.

What you'll do
  • Own and lead the annual Talent Review process across the organisation
  • Drive continuous improvement of talent and succession processes
  • Partner closely with HR Business Partners to support implementation and embed outcomes
  • Implement and evolve the organisation's talent mobility strategy and supporting processes
  • Lead an 18-month transition to skills-based talent identification using SuccessFactors
  • Build strong relationships with high-potential and identified talent
  • Co-create tailored development plans with individuals and track delivery of actions
  • Support succession planning through individualised development and readiness planning
  • Manage all talent data, insights, and reporting related to Talent Review
  • Own and manage the performance management process
About you
  • Proven experience in talent management, succession planning, or leadership development
  • Experience working within Financial Services
  • Strong understanding of talent review frameworks and internal mobility models
  • Comfortable working with HR systems, data, and reporting (SuccessFactors experience desirable)
  • Able to influence senior stakeholders and partner effectively with HRBPs
  • Structured, detail-oriented, and confident managing complex processes end-to-end
  • Passionate about developing people and building sustainable talent pipelines
Extra Information
  • Salary: Circa £85,000 + discretionary bonus
  • Location: London city (hybrid 2 days per week)
  • Reports to: Head of Leadership Development & Talent
  • Direct reports: None
  • 2 days per week in the London office
  • 12 months FTC to perm
  • ASAP start date

Please apply and contact for more information.