Early Talent Development Lead

We are Wiser, a global, award-winning Employer Brand agency. We build employer brands to guide the best in the biz into their dream career with our clients. We’re a home for people who think big and expect more. We transform a company’s employer brand internally and externally and change cultures from the ground up.

With creative, strategic and early talent experts in-house, our clients have a single partnership with Wiser and we deliver end to end campaigns helping them to attract and retain the best talent globally.

We believe that people will do their best work when they\’re in a space that enables it. And that\’s what we\’ve shaped at Wiser – a culture where everyone can be real and back themselves, surrounded by high performers who take ownership of their career and make moves, no matter what their background.

To find out more about us, take a look at our website wearewiser.com or check us out on Instagram @wearewiser.

ROLE

As part of our Early Talent function, our development team works on making sure our clients programmes ignore the ordinary. Over the last three years, we have shaped the L&D for clients like Frasers Group, Accenture, Aviva, Microsoft and HaysMac. Our understanding of what makes a best-in-class Early Careers programme is bolstered by our Early Talent Attraction and Recruitment teams, as we connect all the pillars an Early Talent strategy needs.

In this role, you’ll lead on the design and delivery of our client’s Early Talent programmes. You’ll have full ownership of the offering’s development proposition, and lead the team that bolsters high performance for our clients.

We’re looking for a leader, who will set strategic direction, design and iterate L&D workshops, whilst remaining hands‑on in high impact delivery, client relationships and levelling up the team.

We have big growth plans for the team (in team size, revenue and creative ideas) and we’re excited to find the person who’ll help us get there.

WHAT WILL YOU SPEND YOUR TIME DOING?

• You’ll set and continuously evolve our development offering, whilst line‑managing and coaching the team to develop their facilitation capability, client management and technical knowledge
• You’ll own the design, delivery and evaluation of our clients’ Early Careers behavioural skills programmes
• You’ll lead the facilitation of our highest‑impact and most complex client workshops, creating inclusive and psychologically safe environments where participants have the opportunity to grow
• You’ll build trusted partnerships with client stakeholders to ensure the successful delivery, evolution and long‑term impact of development programmes.
• You’ll ensure our programmes ignore the ordinary and deliver an excellent experience for those on the programme; helping change the way people think about work and working with Wiser’s creatives to help you get there
• You’ll work alongside our client strategy team and leadership to win new client business
• You’ll be based in our London HQ four days a week, but this role will require flexibility to travel nationwide to lead facilitation for our clients

Qualifications

• 5+ years learning & development experience
• Experience owning, evolving and delivering a learning proposition across multiple clients or programmes, ideally within an early careers context
• Experience of line management and performance coaching
• Proven skill in managing multiple work streams; A coaching, facilitation or CIPD qualification (desirable, but not essential)

PURPLE PERKS: WHAT\’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• A Happiness team whose role is to make Wiser the best place to work possible. Whether it’s keeping the office stocked up with snacks, sending you a care package when you’re poorly, or planning the next Wiser party, they make the office a much happier place
• A culture calendar full of options – from black tie to sports day, book club or run club, there’s something for everyone.
• We’re pretty proud of the space we have here – from phone booths to walking pads, all the way to a rainforest for focus‑time… whatever vibe you need, you can find it here.
• The W breakfast – our Happiness team makes sure everyone starts the day right with a hotel‑worthy breakfast spread. Fancy coffee tap and unlimited fizzies on offer too.
• On top of your holiday allowance, the office also closes for up to 2 weeks over the festive period so we can all recharge before coming back in the new year.
• Wiser Bank Holiday – a beloved Purple People tradition. Each Autumn we take an extra day off to celebrate Wiser’s birthday. Cake and candles at the ready…
• Moving House Day – one of life’s most stressful events made easier by an extra day off.
• Work from Anywhere allowance — everyone has a number of days to work from home or wherever they fancy. Whether it’s staying home on to snuggle your cat or working from Greece for a week in the summer, WFA is the answer
• Therapy – with 5 therapists to choose from, each year you can get up to x3 therapy sessions subsidised through Wiser to take either here in our own secret Log Cabin, externally or online (you pay £20 a session and we cover the rest)
• Vitality Health Insurance – full coverage once you’ve passed probation. From necessities like the dentist, doctors and opticians, to mega rewards like Champneys, gym and travel discounts, it’s a winner.
• Gymbox – once passing probation, you can access our exclusive Wiser x Gymbox partnership where you can bag your Gymbox membership for less than half price.

THE ROAD TO WISER…

• Apply (Go on… do it)
• Intro call with the Talent team
• Video call with the hiring manager
• Tour of the gaff & a task
• Final with our COO

At Wiser, we’re committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels empowered to be themselves and inspired to excel. We know that true creativity and innovation thrive when diversity is celebrated and everyone is given equal access to opportunities. That’s why we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, ability, or socioeconomic status.

We believe that everyone should feel comfortable and be able to back themselves in an inclusive environment where individuality is celebrated. We’re building a team as diverse as the brands we work with, and our aim is to change the way people think about work.

If you’re passionate about making meaningful moves in an environment that’s as inclusive as it is high‑performing, we can’t wait to see what you’ll bring to Wiser. Feel free to reach out to our Talent Team if you need any adjustments to make our hiring process more accessible.