Head of Talent in Stockton-on-Tees

Head of Talent in Stockton-on-Tees

Stockton-on-Tees Full-Time 50000 - 60000 Β£ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Nigel Wright Group

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead a talented team to develop and implement UK talent strategies.
  • Company: Dynamic organisation focused on talent development and leadership.
  • Benefits: Flexible working, competitive pay, and the chance to shape future leaders.
  • Other info: Opportunity for professional growth in a supportive environment.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact on talent development during an exciting interim period.
  • Qualifications: Experience in HR leadership and talent management required.

The predicted salary is between 50000 - 60000 Β£ per year.

The opportunity; As Interim Head of Talent, you will take ownership of the UK talent development strategy, ensuring business-critical activity continues seamlessly.

You will lead an established team and work closely with senior stakeholders to maintain focus, delivery, and confidence during an interim period.

This is likely to be a 3-6 month contract with the opportunity to work flexibly.

Key Responsibilities; Leadership Team Management Lead and support a well-established team of talent and L D professionals, ensuring clear direction, focus and delivery against priorities.

Talent Succession Strategy Drive forward succession planning and talent management frameworks, strengthening leadership pipelines and organisational resilience.

Leadership Development Refine and embed leadership competency frameworks aligned to organisational values and strategic goals, ensuring scalable and practical development solutions.

Early Careers Oversee graduate, apprenticeship and early careers programmes, ensuring alignment with future workforce planning and internal progression pathways.

Stakeholder Engagement Operate as a senior HR leader, partnering with the wider HR function and executive stakeholders to sustain momentum and engagement.

Based in the North East with some UK...

Nigel Wright Group

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Nigel Wright Group Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Head of Talent in Stockton-on-Tees

Leadership Skills
Team Management
Talent Development
Succession Planning
Stakeholder Engagement
Strategic Thinking
Organisational Resilience