Leadership & Talent Development Lead

About The RoleSkills, Experience, Qualifications, If you have the right match for this opportunity, then make sure to apply today.Balfour Beatty has an exciting opportunity for a Leadership & Talent Development Lead to join our growing team.Base location for this role is flexible - UK travel is requiredWhat you'll be doingDevelop and own BBUK leadership and talent development strategy with a 10-year horizon, aligned to business strategy, Grow our Own strategy, current andfuture capability needs. Deliver the interventions and activities to build, support andevolve leadership capability and transform organisational performanceDefine the leadership behaviours, mindsets and capabilities needed for highcalibre leadership required to lead through complexity and in support of strongperformance, business growth and a positive, inclusive culture. Act as SME for ourleadership competence procedure, leading the communication and embedding ofthe leadership levelsNurture a holistic/rounded view of the Balfour Beatty Leader - build on/furtherdevelop our ‘red threads’ of high performance, Emotional Intelligence, inclusion andpsychological safety. Ensure strong focus on DEI – align to strategic goals; ensure inclusion is embedded and integrated into leadership development approach andprogrammesSeek research/external insights to anticipate future leadership and technology trends and integrate them into our development thinking/roadmap.Design and deliver Leadership/Talent programmes from Ones to Watch up toFuture Leaders, working in strong partnership with the business and Head of Talentto deliver the BBUK Talent & Succession strategy, ensuring a strong internalpipeline of experts and leadersSubject Matter Expert on Coaching. Articulate BBUK coaching policy – guidingutilisation of internal and external coaching, in alignment to Talent and Successionobjectives and budget. Coach Senior Leaders and their teams, supporting teameffectiveness, EI and building a culture of high performance and psychologicalsafety. Nurture HR function coaching capability.Be a Champion for ‘Grow our Own’ – as part of L&D Leadership team create astrong narrative around our investment in skills and capability building as a reasonto join Balfour Beatty, and a reason to stay (comms, engagement, case studies,external voice) and to support work winningTeam Leadership – engage and inspire team, encourage and supportdevelopment; build succession for own role and wider HR/L&D rolesUse data to create insights on where action is needed, to measure impact anddrive continuous improvementWho we're looking forSkillsStrategic PlanningCommercial acumen (funding, structuring of training, supplier approach)Business Partnering with leadersData AnalysisProblem SolvingBusiness AcumenNegotiation and Conflict resolutionLeadership and MentorshipProject ManagementChange ManagementCollaborationExcellent verbal and written communication skillsPresenting and FacilitatingExecutive coaching using psychometric assessments and personality profiling.KnowledgeDegree in HR, Psychology, Business, or related field; or equivalent CIPD or business experienceBudgets and cost controlData management and processesLeadership development solutions, models and methods of learningDeep understanding of adult learning, behavioural science, and leadership theory, experiential learning cycle and Kirkpatrick evaluation model.Microsoft suite including Power Point, Excel, Planner, Teams, Word and Co- pilotLearning Management software and various technologies and tools that support remote and blended learning environments.ExperienceProven experience in designing and delivering development at scale in complex organisations (including blended and digital learning). Using data and insight to inform and strengthen approach.Extensive experience of working in a commercial learning and development / organisational effectiveness professional role within a complex, multi contracted diverse cultureStrong strategic thinking (both ‘big picture’ and longer term) with ability to translate vision into actionable plans and measure resultsExtensive experience of design, delivery and evaluation of a full range of learning portfolio (including blended learning), encompassing leadership, management, professional and culture.Experience of managing budgets, suppliers, partnerWhy work for usDay in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK’s most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.About UsAt Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE). In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. xwwtmva We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at: