Talent & Succession Lead

Job Title: Talent & Succession LeadLocation: FarnboroughRole Type: Permanent Full TimeRole ID: 18768Are you ready to be part of the future At QinetiQ were not just imagining tomorrow we are creating it. From cutting-edge defence technology to ground-breaking innovations our mission is to empower and protect lives. Join us as a Talent & Succession Lead at our Farnborough site where you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in partnership with some of the most brilliant minds.Role Purpose:The Talent & Succession Lead is responsible for driving a strategic and integrated approach to talent development across the organisation. This role ensures that the right people are in the right roles equipped with the skills support and opportunities to thrive. By building robust frameworks for talent management including succession the Talent & Succession Lead will help foster a high-performing engaged workforce and will help shape a strong future-ready leadership pipeline.Key Accountabilities:Strategic Talent Leadership:Develop and deliver the end-to-end Talent Management strategy aligned with organisational goalsEmbed talent processes and performance frameworks using Success Factors in collaboration with People teams and business leadersMonitor external trends to continually refine and evolve talent practicesTalent Identification & Assessment:Champion company-wide talent identification approaches using internal insights and external assessment partnersCoordinate regular talent reviews across functions and disciplinesLead bottom-up leadership reviews in partnership with the People Director Functions and Talent and relevant functional stakeholdersSuccession & Mobility:Oversee succession planning for key roles and produce monthly capability gap reportsCommunicate with identified talent to facilitate internal mobility promotion and career pathing opportunitiesActivate development programmes based on review outcomes and pool analysisEngagement & Communication:Support People Leads in articulating talent strategies across leadership forums and workshopsBuild strong relationships with key stakeholders across the People team Sectors and the wider business to ensure alignment and buy-inCapability & Growth Planning:Identify workforce skill gaps and collaborate with the Learning Team on targeted training solutionsPartner with senior leaders to anticipate future organisational needs and advise on long-term talent tacticsKey Capabilities/Knowledge:Stakeholder engagement: Strong influencing skills with Senior Leaders and cross functional teamsBuilding Relationships: Working closely with People Leads Functional Managers and Leaders. Building trust across all levels of the organisation.Strategic thinking: Ability to design and evolve Talent strategies in line with QinetiQs goalsData analysis: Skilled in using workforce data to uncover insights and guide decision makingKnowledge: Deep knowledge of succession planning and working with digital talent toolsTraining: Design and deliver impactful training to diverse audiencesPresentation: Translate talent strategies into clear narratives for key stakeholders.Experience & Qualifications:Proven track record in Talent Management Leadership Development or Organisational Development rolesHands-on experience implementing talent frameworks and tools such as Success Factors or similar HRIS platformsDemonstrated ability to lead cross-functional projects and influence senior stakeholdersExperience managing succession planning performance management and internal mobility initiativesFamiliarity with external assessment providers and talent identification methodologiesStrong facilitation and presentation skills with experience delivering workshops and strategic briefingsDegree education in Human Resources Business Psychology or a related field (or equivalent experience)Preference for BPS qualification or similar to manage assessment feedback and its application.Experience or knowledge of Success Factors or other Talent tools highly desirable.Certification or training in coaching psychometric tools or learning and development (desirable)Why Join QinetiQAs we continue to grow into new markets around the world theres never been a more exciting time to join QinetiQ. The formula for success is our appetite for innovation and having the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges.As a QinetiQ employee youll experience a unique working environment where teams from different backgrounds disciplines and experience enjoy collaborating widely and openly as we undertake this exciting and rewarding journey. Through effective teamwork and pulling together youll get to experience what happens when we all share different perspectives blend disciplines and link technologies; constantly discovering new ways of solving complex problems in a diverse and inclusive environment where you can be authentic feel valued and realise your full potential. Visit our website to read more about our diverse and inclusive workplace culture. Benefits:Matched contribution pension scheme with life assuranceCompetitive holiday allowance with the option to purchase additional daysCompressed working option with Friday afternoons or alternative Fridays offHealth Cash Plan Private Medical Insurance and Dental InsuranceEmployee discount portal: Personal Accident Insurance Travel Insurance Restaurants Cinema Tickets and much moreWe are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces CovenantVolunteering Opportunities - helping charities and local communityOur Recruitment Process:We want to make sure that our recruitment process is as inclusive as possible and we aspire to bring out the best in our candidates by creating an environment where everyone feels value heard and supported. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance in certain assessment types please speak to your Recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.Many roles in QinetiQ are subject to national security vetting being completed applicants who already hold the appropriate level of vetting may be able to transfer it upon appointment. Several roles are also subject to additional restrictions which mean factors such as nationality or previous nationalities may affect the roles that you can be employed in.Please note that all applicants for this role must be eligible for SC clearance as a minimum.UKSV National Security Vetting Solution: guidance for applicants - () Key Skills Administrative Skills,Facilities Management,Biotechnology,Creative Production,Design And Estimation,Architecture Employment Type : Full Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1