Look Ahead Care and Support
Head of Talent and Development (FTC Maternity Cover)
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We're looking for an experienced and passionate Head of Talent and Development to join our People Team located at Head Office in Islington on a Fixed Term contract for an estimated 13 months to cover maternity leave.
Salary: £55,000.00 - £60,000.00 (depending on experience) per annum, working 35 hours per week.
Start date: 1st December 2026
Our benefits include:
- Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of service
- A generous pension - we will contribute up to 8% and life assurance cover up to 3x Pensionable Salary (T&Cs apply)
Strategic Leadership - Recruitment, Learning & Inclusion
- Develop innovative approaches to attracting, developing and retaining talent in a challenging labour market.
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Recruitment & Talent Acquisition
- Lead Look Ahead's recruitment approach to ensure effective attraction, selection, and onboarding of high-quality candidates.
Learning, Development & Workforce Capability
- Oversee management and leadership development programmes that strengthen management and leadership capability across Look Ahead.
Inclusion and Diversity
- Provide leadership for inclusion and diversity across Look Ahead.
Systems, Data & Continuous Improvement
- Oversee the continuous improvement of recruitment, HR and learning systems, ensuring effective use of data, AI, technology and digital tools
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Culture, Engagement & Employee Experience
- Promote a culture where diverse perspectives are recognised and valued
Leadership & Team Management
- Set clear objectives and professional development plans for team members.
Governance, Risk & Compliance
- Ensure recruitment and training practices comply with legal, safeguarding responsibilities and regulatory requirements.
- Maintain strong governance processes across recruitment and learning activities.
About you:
- Strong stakeholder management and excellent relationship-building skills.
Essential
- Experience leading recruitment and/or learning and development functions.
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