Talent Development Lead

Talent Development Lead

Location: The Lumen, St James' Boulevard, Newcastle upon Tyne, various ‘spoke’ offices throughout the North East and remote working arrangements.

Salary: £46,142 - £49,282 per annum

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Reporting to: Strategic People Partner – Talent and L&D

Closing date: 9th March 2026

Join us as a Talent Development Lead

Excited by the idea of shaping bold learning experiences for brilliant humans.

We’re looking for a learning specialist in Talent Development who will play a pivotal role in building capability across our organisation. In this role, you’ll design and deliver high‑quality, inclusive, and innovative learning that empowers colleagues at every level. Working closely with our Strategic People Partner for Talent and L&D, you’ll turn strategic workforce priorities into engaging development opportunities that truly make a difference.

From facilitating inspiring workshops to crafting blended learning solutions, you’ll help create a thriving culture of continuous growth and curiosity.

As a trusted learning expert, you’ll collaborate with leaders, managers, and subject matter experts to co‑create impactful programmes that strengthen talent pathways, enhance performance, and support our future workforce. You’ll use data and evaluation insight to continually refine and improve our offer, champion digital learning solutions, and introduce fresh ideas that keep us ahead of emerging trends. If you’re someone who loves shaping modern learning experiences, influencing organisational capability, and helping people flourish, we’d love to hear from you.

We are proud to be an inclusive employer, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, communities and experiences. We particularly encourage applications from candidates who are underrepresented in senior roles, including women, disabled people, LGBTQ+ people and those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds.

If you would like an informal discussion, or further information about this role please contact:

Marie Taylor Strategic People Partner – Talent and L&D at mari

Closing date for applications: 9th March 2026 23:59

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