Senior Talent Development Specialist in Leeds

Shape the Future with the National Wealth Fund. Our mission is to swiftly and effectively mobilise trusted sector insights and investment expertise to unlock billions in private finance for projects across the United Kingdom, providing £27.8bn of capital and an expanded mandate. We are looking for skilled and results oriented individuals to help build the National Wealth Fund into an industry-leading institution.

Location: Hybrid working with a minimum of 3 days per week in the Leeds office.

Responsibilities

• Translate business needs into a clear talent development strategy, plan, and roadmap that puts organisational objectives at the centre and supports the Fund's priority sectors.
• Lead the design and delivery of programmes for wider organisational capability, including a proactive talent pipeline for our most critical roles.
• Support the delivery of a Strategic Workforce plan, including a long‐ and short‐term skills assessment and a plan to close any gaps.
• Work with the wider HR senior leadership team to develop succession and career frameworks, ensuring capability pipelines and pathways are clear and connected to learning.
• Build on existing leadership programmes and support the development of our Extended Leadership Team to strengthen adaptable leadership and embed behaviour‐led practices for leaders and colleagues.
• Embed coaching and high‐quality development conversations, and play a key role in developing and implementing a robust performance management framework.
• Design and develop blended learning solutions – from bite‐sized learning to specialist programmes – working with Learning Advocates to ensure accessibility and relevance for all colleagues.
• Enhance learning processes and journeys by leveraging technology and innovative tools, including embedding LinkedIn Learning.
• Act as a trusted advisor, bringing external best practice and fresh ideas to shape NWF's approach.
• Manage third‐party relationships (e.g., Women in Banking and Finance, Whitehall and Industry Group) to maximise external development opportunities.
• Use data and analytics to set clear outcomes, measure impact on performance, and continuously improve; audit and evaluate initiatives to evidence ROI and value.
• Work with Procurement to source and manage external providers under civil service procurement frameworks.

Qualifications

• Significant HR Business Partner / L&D / Talent Development experience in a senior leadership position with awareness of regulated or financial services requirements.
• Proven track record of translating business needs into a learning strategy, plan and roadmap.
• Proven design & delivery across blended learning – micro‐learning, digital, cohort programmes, and specialist technical development.
• Strong evaluation capability with evidence of performance impact and ROI.
• Significant experience in using metrics to demonstrate value to Executive and Board members.
• Expertise in leadership development, behaviour‐led learning, coaching, mentoring and development‐focused performance practices.
• Confidence collaborating with Procurement to source, evaluate and manage suppliers, ideally with experience of operating within civil service procurement frameworks.
• Experience managing budgets in partnership and securing value for money while building internal capability.
• Excellent stakeholder partnership, plain‐English communication, and the ability to influence at all levels.
• CIPD qualified or equivalent; degree level or equivalent.
• Strong project management and organisational skills with delivery of goals, plans, and projects.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, including the ability to present to small and large audiences.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The National Wealth Fund encourages a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified people. Inclusion is at the heart of what we do. Diversity in the Fund's people and their ideas will be vital to the National Wealth Fund's success.