At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead talent and development strategies to shape a thriving workforce.
- Company: Join Clarion Housing Group, a forward-thinking organisation focused on learning and growth.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, car allowance, hybrid work, and lifestyle-supporting benefits.
- Other info: Exciting career growth in a dynamic environment with a commitment to inclusivity.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by developing talent and creating opportunities for others.
- Qualifications: Experience in leading talent and learning functions, with a passion for people development.
The predicted salary is between 129808 - 129808 £ per year.
Location: Hybrid with flexible base location
London: £103,847 to £129,808 per annum plus £5k car allowance
National: £91,696 to £114,620 per annum plus £5k car allowance
Hours: 36 hours per week
Contract Type: Permanent
It's an exciting time to join Clarion Housing Group as we deliver our new People Strategy and continue our ambition to become a sector-leading, learning-led organisation.
We're looking for an inspiring and strategic Head of Talent & Development to lead our Learning & Development, Talent, Early Careers and ED&I functions. You'll play a pivotal role in shaping how we attract, develop and grow talent, building the skills and leadership capability needed to deliver our ambitions and support our colleagues to thrive.
Reporting to the Director of People, you'll shape and deliver an integrated approach to learning, talent and workforce capability. From leadership development and succession planning to early careers and skills-based workforce development, you'll help create clear pathways for growth and ensure equitable access to opportunities across the organisation.
What you'll be doing:
- Developing and delivering talent and development strategies aligned to organisational priorities and future workforce needs.
- Leading the development of inclusive and equitable organisational learning frameworks across leadership, technical and professional capability, as well as shaping early careers programmes, including apprenticeships and graduate pathways.
- Driving a skills-based approach to talent management, workforce capability and internal mobility.
- Championing equitable access to development opportunities and embedding inclusive practices across talent and learning activities.
- Building strong partnerships with external providers and industry bodies to bring innovation and best practice into Clarion.
About you:
You'll bring significant experience of leading talent, learning, workforce capability and/or ED&I functions within a complex organisation, together with a strong track record of developing organisational capability and delivering strategic people initiatives. You'll have expertise in leadership development, talent management, succession planning and workforce capability, alongside the ability to influence senior stakeholders, lead high-performing teams and translate strategic ambition into practical, measurable outcomes.
If you're a CIPD Chartered Member who combines strategic thinking with delivery excellence and a passion for developing people, building capability and creating opportunities for others to thrive, we'd love to hear from you.
Please review the full role profile and Behaviours & Mandatory Accountabilities on our website before applying.
Salaries are just the starting point. Here at Clarion we're dedicated to rewarding hard work and commitment, and providing benefits that support you and your lifestyle.
Closing Date: Sunday 28th June 2026 at midnight. Interviews will be held in London on 15 and 16 July 2026. This is a hybrid role with a base location at the nearest office to your home address. Candidates will be expected to travel to our Head Office in London on a regular basis. You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy; Clarion are not able to offer visa sponsorship. You are required to reside in England or Wales for the duration of your employment.
Head of Talent & Development employer: Clarion Housing Group Limited
Clarion Housing Group is an exceptional employer that prioritises the growth and development of its employees through a robust People Strategy aimed at fostering a learning-led culture. With a hybrid working model based in London, we offer competitive salaries, a £5k car allowance, and a commitment to equitable access to development opportunities, ensuring that every team member can thrive and contribute to our ambitious goals. Join us to be part of a forward-thinking organisation that values inclusivity and innovation in talent management.
Contact Details:
Clarion Housing Group Limited Recruitment Team
