Leadership and Talent Strategist

3 weeks ago


Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom Marshall Motor Group Full time

Position: Leadership Development and Talent Lead

Location: Hybrid role with UK travel

Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week

Compensation: Up to £75,000, based on experience

Benefits: 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, company vehicle or vehicle allowance, bonus scheme, individual private healthcare, life insurance, and pension plan

About Us

Marshall Motor Group stands as one of the largest automotive dealership networks in the UK, representing 23 of the most renowned car, van, truck, and motorcycle manufacturers across 142 dealerships in 34 counties.

We prioritize our people just as much as our customers. As a member of the Constellation Automotive Group, which encompasses webuyanycar, cinch, and BCA, we offer significant opportunities for career development and personal growth.

Role Overview

In the capacity of Leadership Development and Talent Lead, you will be responsible for crafting and executing the Learning and Development (L&D) strategy aimed at enhancing essential skills across all levels within Marshall. This position entails designing and delivering top-tier programs, including leadership training, fundamental management skills, talent development (such as technical apprenticeships), and crucial training modules like induction and compliance courses for all staff members. Furthermore, you will refine the performance management framework to cultivate a high-performance culture through consistent feedback and discussions, ensuring the growth and retention of exceptional talent.

Candidate Profile

  • Proven experience as an L&D leader with specialized knowledge; recognized as a thought leader in leadership and talent best practices.
  • Strong leadership, coaching, and teamwork abilities, with a proactive approach to developing others.
  • In-depth understanding and experience in implementing diverse learning methodologies, including virtual and face-to-face approaches, as well as the 70:20:10 model.
  • Familiarity with psychometric tools such as Insights Discovery, Hogan, and Thomas International, with confidence in interpreting and facilitating 360-degree feedback.
  • Exceptional relationship-building skills with the ability to manage stakeholders up to the C-suite level.
  • Innovative and creative thinker with solid commercial and business insight.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop a long-term L&D strategy and KPIs in collaboration with HR Business Partners and the HR Director to align with Marshall Motor Group's people objectives.
  • Launch and integrate the Constellation Automotive Group's leadership framework and digital resources, ensuring consistency and alignment of leadership expectations across all levels.
  • Collaborate with senior stakeholders to identify development needs, providing expertise on leadership and talent-related topics, from coaching and feedback to enhancing team effectiveness.
  • Coach and develop senior leaders and their teams using a combination of 360-degree feedback tools and psychometric assessments to create development plans and boost performance.
  • Design a premier induction and onboarding experience for all Marshall employees, partnering with compliance and health and safety teams to create engaging, interactive learning opportunities.
  • Deliver a fully operational Learning Management System (LMS) with high-quality, relevant content that aligns with business needs, evolving and adapting as necessary.
  • Enhance the apprenticeship program by collaborating with divisions and recruitment to attract, recruit, and retain top technical apprentices while optimizing government funding.
  • Oversee external suppliers and contracts, assisting in the management of the L&D budget, with monthly tracking and reporting.

Our commitment is to hire the most qualified individuals and provide equal opportunities for employee advancement, including promotions and training, without discrimination based on gender, race, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion, belief, or disability.



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