Director of Talent Development

TL;DR

Director, Talent Development (HR): Leading the Talent Development Centre of Excellence to drive strategic initiatives in leadership, succession, and organizational development with an accent on aligning talent frameworks with business strategy. Focus on building high-performance cultures, designing scalable learning solutions, and implementing effective change management across the global organization.

Location: Edinburgh, GB (Hybrid role, 2-3 days per week in office).

Company

A global leader in analytics, insights, and proprietary data for the energy and natural resources sectors, connecting industries through intelligence.

What you will do

• Lead the Talent Development Centre of Excellence to drive global strategy for leadership development and performance management.
• Design and govern enterprise frameworks for succession planning and talent reviews.
• Define and implement an organization-wide learning strategy and manage education budgets.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on organizational design, culture, and capability priorities.
• Drive the integration of change management principles into organizational development initiatives.
• Manage and mentor a team of talent development professionals.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in senior HR leadership or consultancy roles with a specific focus on Talent and Organizational Development.
• Expertise in organizational design, change management, and leadership development.
• Strong consulting and influencing skills at the senior leadership level.
• Familiarity with HCM systems, LMS, and employee listening platforms.
• Ability to utilize data and insights for decision-making.

Culture & Benefits

• Emphasis on a collaborative, inclusive environment where employees succeed together.
• Commitment to a trusting work culture with a customer-committed mindset.
• Future-focused approach that encourages curiosity and innovation.
• Support for professional growth and leadership development.
• Hybrid working arrangement promoting flexibility and collaboration.