Senior Talent Development Manager

3 weeks ago


Howden, United Kingdom CV-Library Full time

Location: Howden, East Yorkshire (with UK-wide travel) 

Salary: Competitive with excellent benefits

Contract: Permanent, Full-time

Are you passionate about developing people and driving organisational success? Do you thrive on crafting innovative solutions to develop talent and ensure business continuity? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you

Howdens is searching for a Senior Talent Development Manager to partner with our HR Directors to shape the future of talent and succession development across our 11,000-strong workforce, ensuring we remain ahead of the competition.

What will you be doing as a Senior Talent Development Manager:

• Lead the design and delivery of talent and succession development strategies, building a robust pipeline of high-potential individuals up to and including our Senior Leadership Team (SLT).
• Partner with HR Business Partners (HRBPs) to identify critical roles, assess future skills needs, and implement innovative programmes.
• Drive a culture of growth through coaching, mentorship, and tailored development plans.
• Develop meaningful career pathways and create high-quality learning experiences to engage and retain top talent.
• Shape our approach to succession, ensuring the organisation mitigates risk while unlocking potential.

What You’ll Be Responsible For:

• Strategic Talent Development: Design and execute succession programmes aligned with business objectives.
• Career Pathways: Build opportunities for colleagues at all levels to achieve their goals.
• Innovation: Create and deliver impactful, future-focused programmes using diverse methods, from secondments to mentorship.
• Collaboration: Foster strong relationships with senior leaders, HRBPs, and the wider business to embed a people-first strategy.
• Data-Driven Impact: Measure success through KPIs, ensuring all initiatives deliver clear outcomes and tangible business benefits.

What do you need to qualify for the Senior Talent Development Manager:

• Proven expertise in talent development, succession planning, or organisational development roles.
• A strategic mindset with the ability to design, implement, and evaluate impactful development initiatives.
• Strong collaboration skills and the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Creative problem-solving with a focus on innovation and results.
• Excellent communication skills and a passion for driving positive change.

Why Join Us?

• A role that offers the opportunity to make a significant, long-term impact on our business and our people.
• Competitive salary and benefits, with a focus on professional growth and development.
• A hybrid working environment with UK-wide travel is needed to meet business needs.
• Be part of a forward-thinking company with ambitious plans for the future.

What can we offer you:

• Competitive salary and company bonus potential
• Company car
• Competitive Pension Plan with a maximum company contribution of 12%
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays with the option to buy additional days
• Free onsite car parking
• Free lunch at our onsite canteen
• Staff Discount.
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Exceptional Reward and Recognition events

About Us:

Howdens Joinery is the UK’s number one trade kitchen supplier providing thousands of products across kitchens, joinery, and hardware. We have over 800 depots throughout the UK and Europe – making us the first choice for more than 460,000 loyal trade professionals. With an ambitious and credible growth plan, we continue to build on our £2.3 billion sales made last year.

There is a strong entrepreneurial ethos and the opportunity to develop within a fast-paced and commercial environment. That, along with a competitive salary, development opportunities, and exciting rewards, are among the reasons why our people enjoy working for Howdens – and why we have been named one of the 10 Best Big Companies to Work For.

How to apply:

The closing date is the January 3rd, successful applicants will be contacted in the New Year.

We are building a future where world-class service, innovation, and sustainability are embedded within our DNA. If Howdens sounds like the kind of place where you can build and develop your career as part of the procurement team, then we are keen to hear from you.

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Howdens is founded on the principle of being Worthwhile for ALL concerned. We’re working hard to ensure we provide an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome. We will do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, please email (url removed) with the job title and location, and we will be happy to help you



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