Talent & Development Lead - VANRATH Exclusive Role

VANRATH Exclusive

Belfast

Are you passionate about nurturing talent and shaping future leaders? Our client, a reputable organisation committed to organisational excellence and employee development, is seeking a dedicated Talent & Development Lead to drive strategic initiatives and build internal capabilities that support long-term success. This is an outstanding opportunity to lead impactful learning programmes within a well-established, forward-thinking environment.

• Competitive salary plus discretionary annual KPI bonus scheme
• 35 hours per week
• Generous holidays including up to 12 days Bank Holidays and the opportunity to buy or sell more
• Extra paid day off for your Birthday
• Wedding Day Leave (one day paid leave)
• Moving House Leave (one day paid leave)
• Enhanced employer pension contribution to pension scheme up to 20%
• Life Assurance and Income Protection Schemes
• Health cash back plan
• External study policy and great training opportunities
• Employee Assistance programme
• Health and well-being initiatives including health checks
• Volunteering opportunities
• Charitable giving options

My client would consider candidates on a reduced 4-day week.

Standard hours are Mon- Fri, 9-5 with a 1-hour lunch break.

Our client is a respected organisation operating within the FS sector, with a strong reputation for innovation and excellence. They have a dedicated HR team of five and work within a structured, values-driven culture. As a sizable organisation with national reach, they focus on talent development, regulatory compliance, and sustainable growth, supporting their teams with cutting-edge HR practices and technology.

• Proven experience in talent management, learning and development, or HR leadership
• Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks and compliance requirements
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Ability to design, deliver, and evaluate development programmes
• Strategic thinker with a collaborative approach

• Lead the planning, development, and implementation of the organisation's Talent & Development strategy
• Support embedding structured talent pipelines and succession frameworks
• Oversee delivery of development programmes aligned with current and future capability needs
• Manage governance processes ensuring regulatory and scheme compliance
• Play a key role in workforce planning through review and analysis of development activities
• Foster continuous improvement initiatives within the learning and development function
• Collaborate with senior leaders to ensure talent development aligns with organisational objectives