Manager – Talent, Learning & Internal Communications

Manager – Talent, Learning & Internal Communications

As a partner to businesses and governments, Crane Authentication offers expertise and cutting-edge innovations that protect and enhance products, secure identities, safeguard revenues and enforce compliance. Customers from different business sectors and levels of government trust our team of 1,250 people for their expertise in R&D, security design, engineering and data-driven insights. We are an integral part of Crane NXT, a c$2 billion dollar business with over 5,000 associates

As part of our growth we are looking for a Talent, Learning & Internal Communications in Gateshead or Basingstoke where you will be a Key influential member of the global HR team.

• Full time, permanent
• Competitive Industry package, plus generous Bonus scheme
• Modern offices and with an established product company

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Manager – Talent, Learning & Internal Communications and Culture will play a key role in shaping the employee experience across the organization. This role will design and deliver programs that attract, develop, engage, and retain talent while strengthening internal communication and driving a culture of collaboration, inclusion, and performance excellence.

1. Talent Management

• Partner with business and HR leaders to identify talent priorities and build development plans for critical roles and successors.
• Support the execution of talent review processes, succession planning, and career path frameworks.
• Lead talent analytics and reporting to inform data-driven people decisions.

2. Learning & Development

• Design and implement learning interventions that support leadership development, technical capability building, and functional excellence.
• Oversee onboarding programs, ensuring a consistent and engaging new hire experience.
• Manage learning platforms, vendor relationships, and evaluation of learning impact.
• Facilitate learning sessions and contribute to the creation of blended learning content (virtual and in-person).

3. Internal Communications

• Develop and execute the internal communication strategy aligned to organizational priorities and values.
• Partner with leadership to craft messages for company-wide announcements, employee updates, and engagement campaigns.
• Manage communication channels (Intranet, etc.) ensuring clear, timely, and consistent messaging.
• Curate and promote employee stories that highlight purpose, collaboration, and impact.

4. Culture & Engagement

• Drive employee engagement initiatives including surveys, focus groups, and action planning.
• Partner with HR and business leaders to strengthen organizational culture and values through recognition, inclusion, and feedback mechanisms.
• Lead execution of company-wide culture and engagement campaigns and events.
• Track culture metrics and share insights to drive continuous improvement.

Key Competencies & Skills

• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Creative and strategic thinking with the ability to connect culture, talent, and learning initiatives.
• Data-driven approach to evaluating program effectiveness.
• Excellent facilitation, storytelling, and content creation abilities.
• Proficient in using HR tools, LMS, and communication platforms (SharePoint, MS Teams, etc.).

Qualifications & Experience

• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Communications, or related field.
• 6–10 years of experience in HR roles, preferably with exposure to talent management, L&D, and internal communications.

We value diversity at our company. Everyone who applies with the qualifications will receive consideration for employment without regard to: age, colour, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We receive a high number of applications, so apologies if we are unable to provide specific feedback. If we feel you are a fit for the role, we’ll be in contact.