Strategic Talent Management Partner

Strategic Talent Management Partner - 12 month FTC to perm

Location: London city (hybrid 2 days per week)

Reports to: Head of Leadership Development & Talent

Direct reports: None

A leading UK financial services FTSE 250 company is currently recruiting a brand-new Strategic Talent Management Partner to join its refreshed people and talent structure. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in shaping and delivering the organisation's approach to talent identification, development, succession planning, and internal mobility.

You will own the end-to-end talent review process, work closely with HR Business Partners and senior stakeholders, and support the transition towards a skills-based talent model enabled by Success Factors technology.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys operating strategically while remaining hands-on with data, processes, and stakeholder engagement. It offers a rare opportunity to shape a newly created role with genuine strategic impact.

• Own and lead the annual Talent Review process across the organisation
• Drive continuous improvement of talent and succession processes
• Partner closely with HR Business Partners to support implementation and embed outcomes
• Implement and evolve the organisation's talent mobility strategy and supporting processes
• Lead an 18-month transition to skills-based talent identification using Success Factors
• Build strong relationships with high-potential and identified talent
• Co-create tailored development plans with individuals and track delivery of actions
• Support succession planning through individualised development and readiness planning
• Manage all talent data, insights, and reporting related to Talent Review
• Own and manage the performance management process

• Proven experience in talent management, succession planning, or leadership development
• Experience working within Financial Services
• Strong understanding of talent review frameworks and internal mobility models
• Comfortable working with HR systems, data, and reporting (Success Factors experience desirable)
• Able to influence senior stakeholders and partner effectively with HRBPs
• Structured, detail-oriented, and confident managing complex processes end-to-end
• Passionate about developing people and building sustainable talent pipelines
• 2 days per week in the London office
• 12 months FTC to perm

Please apply and contact bet for more information.