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Head of Talent

Platinum SearchLondon🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 14 May 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

Shape the future of talent acquisition and development in a hybrid environment for a renowned retail leader, driving impactful strategies for growth and engagement. This role is perfect for an experienced leader passionate about building high-performing teams and creating exceptional career pathways. Apply now to make a significant impact and advance your career in a dynamic organization.

Quick Overview

Seniority
Leader
Employment type
Full Time
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
London, United Kingdom
Learning & DevelopmentStakeholder ManagementSuccession PlanningTalent Acquisition

Job Description

A well known retail business is seeking an experienced Head of Talent to lead its Recruitment and Learning & Development functions.

Reporting to the People Director, this role will drive the talent strategy across attraction, development, engagement and retention, while leading a high-performing people agenda aligned to business growth and culture.

Key Responsibilities

• L&D & talent acquisition strategy

• Drive leadership development and succession planning

• Oversee recruitment delivery, EVP and DE&I initiatives

• Develop career pathways and talent programmes

• Use data and insight to improve talent outcomes

• Lead and develop Resourcing and L&D teams

About You

• Strong experience across talent development, recruitment and executive search

• Proven leadership and stakeholder management capability

• Experience designing and delivering L&D programmes

• Commercially minded, data-driven and people-focused

• Passionate about culture, engagement and organisational growth

• Ideally you should have experience of working in a similar role for a retail business.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic, fast-growing organisation in a highly visible leadership role. You will have the opportunity to make a big impact and add lots of value, with huge scope.

We regret that due to volume, only successful candidates will be contacted.

Head of Talent

London Hybrid

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