Talent and Performance Manager

Help Shape Talent and Performance Across One of the UK's Largest Public Sector Organisations

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Talent and Performance Manager to join London Fire Commissioner's People Services team within London Fire Brigade. This role will play a key part in supporting and enhancing talent management initiatives across a complex, highly visible organisation committed to developing and supporting its people.

Working within the Organisational Development function, you will act as a subject matter expert across talent and performance management, supporting the ongoing delivery and continuous improvement of talent processes and programmes. You will help drive initiatives that identify, develop and engage talent while contributing to a positive, inclusive and high-performing culture.

This is an excellent opportunity for a talent professional who enjoys influencing stakeholders, leading meaningful people initiatives and working within a large, complex organisation where their expertise can make a tangible impact.

Location: London SE1 (Hybrid Working)

Contract: 3-Month Contract with potential extension to cover maternity leave

Working Pattern: Full-time, Monday to Friday

Hybrid Working: 2-3 days per week in the office

Pay Rate: £26.47 per hour PAYE or £34.37 per hour Umbrella

The Role

As Talent Manager, you will work closely with senior stakeholders to lead and support a range of talent management activities, including performance management, talent identification, talent development, coaching and mentoring programmes, and feedback initiatives. You will also provide expert advice across the organisation and support the successful delivery of both strategic projects and business-as-usual talent activities.

The role includes responsibility for managing two members of the Talent team and requires a confident professional who can build relationships, influence stakeholders and drive the successful implementation of talent initiatives across a diverse workforce.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the delivery and continuous improvement of talent management and performance management approaches.
• Provide expert advice and guidance to stakeholders across all levels of the organisation.
• Lead and support the rollout and embedding of appraisal and performance management processes.
• Contribute to talent identification, talent development and succession-focused initiatives.
• Support the ongoing development of coaching, mentoring and feedback programmes, including 360-degree feedback approaches.
• Develop policies, guidance materials, communications and stakeholder briefings.
• Manage and coach two members of the Talent team.
• Analyse talent and workforce data to provide insight and inform decision-making.
• Lead workstreams and contribute to organisational development projects and initiatives.
• Build strong relationships across the organisation to ensure talent initiatives are embedded effectively and consistently.

If you're an experienced talent professional looking for your next interim opportunity, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with your latest CV.