Talent Development Advisor

TitleTalent Development Advisor ContractPermanent Full-Time Hours35 hours per week Salary£32,881 to £36,069 per annum (London) or £28,886 to £31,876 per annum (Outside London), depending on experience Grade6 Reporting OfficeStratford, London or Manchester, Trafford Persona20% – 40% of contractual hours to be worked from the reporting office / working location (hybrid working) Role Profile – Talent Development Closing Date for Completed Applications7th December 2025 at 11 PM Interview Dates15th & 16th December 2025 (tentative) BenefitsExcellent pension plan (up to 6% double contribution), 28 days annual leave rising to 31 days with length of service, bank holidays, Westfield Health, Cash Plan, non‑contributory life assurance up to 21 hours volunteering paid days, lifestyle benefits, Employee Assistance Programme and many more. Early Applications NoticeEarly applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the advertisement and interview earlier than stated. Join the Talent Development at L&QAt L&Q we are committed to developing and retaining diverse skills and talent across the Group. As a Talent Development Advisor you will play a key role in designing, delivering and evaluating programmes that support professional and technical upskilling, career progression and early talent attraction. Do you have experience managing varied projects and delivering impactful talent development initiatives? Are you passionate about building relationships, coaching and mentoring individuals, influencing stakeholders and driving continuous improvement in learning and development? If this sounds like you, we'd love to see your expertise in action at L&Q Your Impact in the Role Programme Design & Delivery: Support the creation and continuous improvement of Talent Development programmes ensuring high‑quality interventions that maximise retention and progression. Advisory & Support: Advise colleagues, managers and leaders on talent solutions and provide mentoring and career support to programme delegates. Project Management: Coordinate and administer programmes to meet business needs ensuring excellent customer service and alignment with L&Q values. Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong internal relationships across HR, OD and leadership teams and represent L&Q externally with schools, colleges, universities and local authorities. Procurement & Compliance: Manage apprenticeship providers, ensure safeguarding and health & safety standards and maintain accurate data for monitoring and reporting. Continuous Improvement: Champion collaboration and a can‑do approach to deliver innovative effective talent solutions. What You’ll Bring Talent Development Expertise: Proven ability to design and deliver development programmes including apprenticeships, mentoring and coaching with a focus on retention and progression. Strong Project Coordination Skills: Experience managing varied and demanding workloads, coordinating large projects independently and collaboratively and ensuring timely delivery. Relationship Management & Collaboration: Ability to build effective working relationships with HR professionals, L&D teams and business stakeholders as well as external partners such as schools and universities. Advisory & Communication Skills: Confidence in advising managers and leaders on talent solutions combined with excellent written and verbal communication skills to achieve agreed outcomes. Technical & Professional Knowledge: GCSE English and Maths (essential); Level 3 CIPD or equivalent (desirable); Level 5 Coaching qualification (desirable); and evidence of continuing professional development. We look forward to reviewing your application and hearing about the genuine experiences and skills you could bring to our organisation. L&Q reserve the right to not accept statements that exceed 500 words. About L&Q We’re one of the UK’s leading housing associations and developers. We were founded on a simple belief: high‑quality housing is vital for people’s health, happiness and security. Everyone deserves a quality home that gives them the chance to live a better life. 250,000 people call our properties home and we’re proud to serve diverse communities across London, the South‑East and North‑West of England. At L&Q people are at the heart of our business and our success depends on employing the best people and getting the best from them. The foundation of everything that we are is built on our corporate values and behavioural framework which outlines our core expectations and should be demonstrated at all times and all levels when representing L&Q. L&Q strongly believe a diverse and inclusive workforce is important and inclusion is part of our core values and everyday working practices. We make hiring decisions based on your experiences, skills and merits and we are recognised externally for our commitment to inclusion. We are a Stonewall Diversity Champion, a Disability Confident (Committed) employer and have signed the Time to Change Employer Pledge to demonstrate our commitment to end mental health discrimination in the workplace. If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage during this process including the application stage, please email. At L&Q sustainability is at the heart of what we do. We recognise the responsibility we hold as one of the UK’s largest housing associations. Required Experience Unclear Seniority Key Skills Business Intelligence, Children Activity, Business Analysis, Corporate Sales, ABB, Corporate Development Employment Type Full‑Time Experience Years Vacancy 1 Annual Salary £32,881 – £36,069 #J-18808-Ljbffr