Talent Manager

Overview

Are you passionate about developing people, strengthening talent pipelines and shaping a culture where everyone can grow and thrive? Waltham Forest College is seeking an experienced Talent Manager to lead our talent, performance and early careers strategies as we continue to grow and deliver on our ambitious vision. This is an exciting opportunity for a forward thinking talent professional to make a meaningful impact across the organisation.

As our Talent Manager, you'll drive the development and implementation of our Talent Strategy, ensuring we have the capability, leadership and talent to enable long term success. You will partner with leaders across the College to build robust succession plans, nurture high potential colleagues and elevate our performance and development culture. You will also oversee talent acquisition and line manage our Talent Acquisition Business Partner.

Waltham Forest College has been rated "+'Outstanding'" by Ofsted following its most recent inspection and has distinguished itself as one of only a small number of General Further Education Colleges across the country to achieve the prestigious 'Outstanding' rating.

Waltham Forest College has been named one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2025, a testament to its exceptional employee experience and organisational culture. Survey results revealed staff engagement and confidence in leadership to be significantly above the national average, underlining the College's focus on wellbeing, inclusivity, and professional growth.

Ranked in the top 5% of GFE colleges nationally for student achievement, Waltham Forest College continues to be an aspirational destination for learners. With state-of-the-art industry-standard facilities, a dedicated and expert teaching team, and a strong network of employer partnerships, the College ensures students are future-ready and equipped for success.

• Drive the development and implementation of the Talent Strategy to ensure capability, leadership and talent to enable long-term success.
• Partner with leaders across the College to build robust succession plans, nurture high potential colleagues and elevate the performance and development culture.
• Oversee talent acquisition and line manage the Talent Acquisition Business Partner.

• Career average pension scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Enhanced sick pay
• NUS Employee discount
• Free onsite parking
• Cycle to work scheme
• Sodexo benefits scheme