Director of Talent Development - UK or Ireland

Director of Talent Development -UK or Ireland

The Director of Talent Development plays a critical role in developing and implementing talent development strategies and frameworks to cultivate a diverse, skilled and engaged workforce in alignment with business goals and objectives.

The role is responsible for developing and executing the Talent Roadmap, retaining talent at all stages of an individual’s career, the on-boarding and off-boarding processes, as well as creating a positive and engaging work culture. The role requires a deep understanding of talent development strategy and the capability to implement best practice, providing hands-on support and coaching, and delivering impactful leadership development programs.

About Blancco Technology Group

Blancco is transforming the world of data erasure and mobile diagnostics with market-leading solutions.

Our innovative data erasure software empowers thousands of organisations to implement secure and sustainable data sanitisation processes across a wide range of IT assets. By prioritising erasure and reuse over physical destruction, organisations can enhance security, meet corporate social responsibility goals, and comply with global and local data privacy regulations.

Our Culture

At Blancco, you’ll be part of a dynamic, global team that thrives on innovation and collaboration. We approach our work with passion, embrace new ideas, and continuously strive to improve. As an inclusive workplace, we believe that diverse perspectives create a stronger, more creative environment. We encourage you to bring your full, authentic self to work every day.

If you’re eager to grow, challenge yourself, and make a meaningful impact in the industry, we’d love to have you on board.

Key Role Accountabilities:

• Partner with HR team and Senior leaders to align talent development strategies with business objectives and drive organisational change and transformation.
• Shape and regularly enhance talent management processes for best employee experience, looking at strategic and tactical improvements.
• Create and maintain a comprehensive talent development framework including performance management, employee development, succession planning and career pathways and mandatory training.
• Design and deliver bespoke leadership development programs, workshops, and coaching sessions to enhance key leadership skills.
• Develop Blancco’s learning strategy that addresses current and future organisational needs.
• Drive the development and execution of employee training and development programs to enhance employee skills, knowledge, and performance.
• Implement succession planning initiatives to build a pipeline of skilled leaders for critical roles within the organisation.
• Collaborate with leaders, managers and the HR team to identify high-potential employees and create development plans to accelerate their growth and advance their careers.
• Ensure solutions embrace diversity and inclusion initiatives to foster a diverse workforce and promote and inclusive culture.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning and professional growth within the organisation.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and best practice in talent management and make recommendations for continuous improvement to drive organisational performance.

Qualifications/Experience:

• Degree in Human Resources or related field
• CIPD qualified or equivalent
• Proven track record of successfully developing and implementing global talent development strategies and initiatives.
• Experience in designing and delivering bespoke global training
• Ability to analyze data and metrics to measure program effectiveness and make data driven decision.
• Previous experience of working with senior leaders to drive talent development initiatives
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present across various forums and to a diverse audience.
• Demonstrated experience in promoting diversity and inclusion within development strategies.
• Experience of implementing frameworks, process, and system implementation
• Experience working in a fast paced, dynamic environment where change is constant.
• A coaching qualification is desirable but not essential.

Note for Agencies:We appreciate your interest, but please be advised that we are not seeking assistance from recruitment agencies for this role. Blancco manages all hiring internally, and we do not engage with agencies or accept unsolicited CVs. Thank you for your understanding.