Head of Talent

About the role

A well‑known retail business is seeking an experienced Head of Talent to lead its Recruitment and Learning & Development functions. Reporting to the People Director, this role will drive the talent strategy across attraction, development, engagement and retention, while leading a high‑performing people agenda aligned to business growth and culture. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic, fast‑growing organisation in a highly visible leadership role, where you can make a big impact and add significant value.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and execute L&D and talent acquisition strategy.
• Drive leadership development and succession planning.
• Oversee recruitment delivery, EVP and DE&I initiatives.
• Design career pathways and talent programmes.
• Use data and insight to improve talent outcomes.
• Lead and develop Resourcing and L&D teams.

Required profile

• Strong experience across talent development, recruitment and executive search.
• Proven leadership and stakeholder management capability.
• Experience designing and delivering L&D programmes.
• Commercially minded, data‑driven and people‑focused.
• Passionate about culture, engagement and organisational growth.
• Experience in a similar role within a retail business (preferred).