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Talent Management LeadInterested in this role You can find all the relevant information in the description below.Location: London (Hybrid, 3 days in office)Salary: 70,00075,000 + 20% bonusContract Type: Full-time, PermanentJoin a profitable, purpose-driven fintech as a Talent Management Partner, where youll shape how talent is developed, retained, and grown across the business.This is a strategic role within a fast-scaling People function, with direct influence on the companys journey from start-up roots to recent success as a publicly listed business. With 23% year-on-year revenue growth, the company is dedicated to helping small and medium-sized enterprises get off the ground.About the RoleReporting to the VP of People (returning from parental leave in August), youll play a central role in the People teams evolution. This is a strategic individual contributor position, not a traditional L&D manager role.You will:Design and launch scalable talent frameworks across performance, learning, succession, and engagementLead business-wide succession planning, with a focus on Director-level roles and aboveBuild and manage relationships with external learning providers and coachesChampion a culture of continuous learning and high performanceLeverage talent analytics to identify gaps, surface insights, and inform decision-makingSupport the case for tech investment and develop a product-led L&D strategyCollaborate with a supportive People team (approximately 20 to 25 members), including TA, Reward, Ops, and People PartnersYoull Thrive Here If You Are:Experienced (3 to 5+ years) in Talent, L&D, or People Partner rolesSkilled at designing and executing talent strategies in mid-sized organisations (500 to 1,000 FTE)Comfortable using data and analytics to drive impact and influence stakeholdersEnergised by build-and-scale environments rather than legacy HR modelsA proactive self-starter who works autonomously and collaborates effectivelyFamiliar with UK employment practices and platforms such as HiBob or LearnAmpBonus points if youve worked in tech, fintech, or regulated industries and care deeply about inclusive developmentWhy Join?This isnt just another job, you'll be part of a company built on purpose, performance, and people-first values.Hybrid working: 3 days per week in our newly refurbished London HQFlexible benefits pot: tailor perks to suit you and your familyPrivate medical and dental, wellbeing support, fertility assessments, EAP, flu jabsDedicated L&D budget, access to learning platforms, and coachingEnhanced parental leave policies and carer supportCycle to Work and Electric Car schemes, discounted gym memberships, and moreProgression - clear internal mobility and opportunities to growWe recognise how challenging this current job market is for candidates, and Hawkwood are therefore striving to provide the best candidate experience we can.If you are interested in this opportunity, we kindly request that you apply via this LinkedIn advert, as opposed to sending us an email or LinkedIn direct message. We are eager to ensure that each candidate application is considered fairly, and receives a consistent experience. Unfortunately, we cannot ensure this standard if you enquire about a role via email or LinkedIn message, as it falls outside of our established process.