Talent Development Operations Lead

Overview

We have a really exciting opportunity for a Talent Development Operations Lead to help shape the future of how our people learn, grow, and thrive.

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Why This Role Matters

This is a strategic, hands on opportunity to transform how we support and develop our 8,000+ colleagues. You’ll drive operational excellence, embed inclusive development practices, and use technology and data to create a seamless, future-ready colleague development experience. If you’re passionate about making Talent Development impactful, scalable, and meaningful — this is your moment.

• Lead the planning and delivery of large scale Talent Development Programmes
• Partner with our Talent Digital Optimisation Specialist to evolve systems, tools, and platforms
• Build operational excellence and continuous improvement across the business
• Use data and insight to shape decisions, programme design, and evaluation
• Translate data into compelling stories that influence stakeholders and demonstrate impact
• Scaling initiatives without losing quality
• Navigating complex systems and shifting priorities
• Maintaining engagement across hybrid and dispersed teams

• 10% company pension contribution
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Free parking
• Subsidised public transport
• Huge range of company discounts
• 2 volunteering days per year
• 24/7 Virtual GP service
• Care Concierge support

It’s a chance to lead meaningful change, shape the future of talent at MAG, and make a real impact on how thousands of colleagues grow and succeed.

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Ready to be the driving force behind our talent transformation? Apply now

We’re building something brilliant at MAG: a diverse team of Journey Makers who share our values and want to make a difference. We’re on a mission to be number one in our industry, and that takes talent in all its forms. With so many exciting roles across our airports and businesses, there’s space for your unique strengths to shine.

Whether this is your first role or your next big step, we want to hear from you – even if you don’t think you tick every box. What matters most is what you bring.

We’re proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you need any adjustments to support your application or interview, just let us know. We’re committed to helping you perform at your best.

At MAG, every journey matters. Our Colleague Communities play a big part in that:
Women’s Network, Embrace (Race & Ethnicity), Fly with Pride (LGBTQIA+), Mind Matters (Mental Health), PACT (Parents & Carers), Respect

ABILITY (Disability & Neurodiversity), and the CAVU Global &E Affinity Group.