Interim Talent Manager – 6‑month contract

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Interim Talent Manager for a 6‑month contract to lead enterprise‑wide people frameworks in a high‑profile, transformation‑focused organisation.

Key responsibilities

• Design and implement a business‑ready performance management framework that integrates outcomes and leadership behaviours.
• Align leadership behaviours with job architecture, values and strategic priorities.
• Identify critical roles and talent segments aligned to strategy and business risk.
• Establish a robust succession methodology and provide executives with insight into readiness, bench strength and risk across senior populations.
• Design and lead a company‑wide talent review process with strong calibration.
• Identify emerging leadership and workforce capability requirements and highlight gaps against future strategic direction.
• Recommend practical talent and development solutions to address identified gaps.

Required profile

• Proven experience delivering enterprise‑level performance, succession and talent programmes.
• Confidence operating at Executive and Board level.
• Pragmatic, delivery‑focused and credible with senior stakeholders.
• Comfortable leading from the front and setting sustainable standards.

Required skills

What we offer

• Competitive daily rate or fixed‑term contract salary.
• 6‑month contract with possibility of extension.
• Hybrid working arrangement (London / South East).