Talent Development Partner

Salary: £42,394 + excellent benefits

Location: Wooburn Green, High Wycombe

Hybrid working: 2 days per week in the office, 3 days per week from home

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full time, 37 hours per week (Monday–Friday)

Are you looking to join a growing, values-led organisation with a clear social purpose?

At Settle Paradigm, we’re proud to be the largest housing group in the region, managing over 30,000 homes across Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, and Hertfordshire.

Everything we do is about delivering excellent services, high quality homes, neighbourhoods we can be proud of and maximising number of new affordable homes we build. Through our merger we’ve brought together shared values, skills and ambition, so we can build more affordable homes and make an even bigger difference in the communities we serve

At Settle Paradigm, we know that great services are built by great people. That's why we're looking for a Talent Development Partner to help shape the future of learning, leadership and professional development across our organisation.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact by helping colleagues build the skills, confidence and capability they need to succeed. Working closely with leaders and managers across the business, you'll play a key role in creating a culture where learning is part of everyday life, supporting people to grow, develop and deliver excellent outcomes for our residents and communities.

As our Talent Development Partner, you'll take the lead in designing, delivering and continuously improving learning and development across Settle Paradigm. Partnering with leaders and managers, you'll identify development needs and create engaging, practical learning solutions that have a genuine impact on individual and organisational performance. From leadership development programmes and apprenticeships to mandatory training, professional qualifications and continuing professional development (CPD), you'll help ensure our colleagues have the tools, knowledge and confidence they need to thrive both now and in the future.

You'll also be the champion for our Learning Management System (LMS), helping to create a seamless and engaging learning experience. By ensuring colleagues can easily access high-quality learning content and by providing meaningful reporting and insights, you'll support informed decision-making and help demonstrate the value of our learning investment. This is a varied and rewarding role that combines strategic thinking with hands‑on delivery.

It offers the opportunity to influence organisational performance, enhance the colleague experience and help build a culture where people can do their best work and continue to grow. Reporting to the Talent Development Manager, you'll work with colleagues at all levels across Settle Paradigm, building strong relationships and helping to shape our approach to learning and development for the future.

• Develop and continuously improve our learning and development offer, ensuring it aligns with organisational priorities and future workforce needs.
• Partner with leaders and managers to identify learning needs and create effective development solutions.
• Design, deliver and evaluate learning programmes, workshops and development initiatives.
• Lead the development and management of our Learning Management System (LMS), ensuring content, reporting and user experience remain effective and engaging.
• Design and manage mandatory, compliance and Health & Safety training frameworks, ensuring strong completion rates and organisational assurance.
• Deliver and enhance leadership and management development programmes.
• Coordinate apprenticeship programmes and support colleagues to access professional qualifications and development opportunities.
• Champion professionalism, continuous professional development (CPD) and career development pathways.
• Use data, feedback and insight to measure impact, demonstrate return on investment and continuously improve learning activity.
• Build strong relationships across the organisation, acting as a trusted development partner and advisor.

You’ll be a proactive and…