Leadership & Culture Manager

Here at Oakleaf we are proud to be partnering with a major retailer who are seeking an experienced Leadership and Culture manager to join their team.

Based - Hybrid - 2 days a week in Welwyn Garden City
Salary - Competitive plus great bens

Are you seeking a pivotal role that will shape the future of leadership within a renowned retail giant? My client's Talent and Capability Practice of Expertise (POE) is searching for a seasoned professional to spearhead the design and delivery of a comprehensive leadership and talent development strategy. This crucial position focuses on equipping leaders with essential skills, behaviours, and values to drive strategic priorities and foster an inclusive, high-performing culture.
In this role you will:

- Influence the leadership landscape of a prestigious, global organisation
- Craft innovative, future-focused leadership development programmes
- Collaborate with senior executives and contribute to cultural transformation
- Engage in a dynamic, supportive environment that values continuous learning and inclusion
Key Responsibilities:

- Develop and implement strategies for leadership and talent development aligned with my clients culture.
- Deliver bespoke and collective development initiatives for high-potential talent pools.
- Conduct learning needs analysis for senior stakeholders, leveraging external insights for best-in-class solutions.
- Align leadership development with the broader group capability strategy and DE&I strategy.
- Design and manage executive coaching programmes, ensuring diversity and tracking effectiveness
.- Lead the director learning curriculum, maintaining cutting-edge content and partnerships.
- Facilitate engaging learning events and manage programme delivery within time and budget constraints.
- Evaluate and enhance existing development solutions, sharing insights with stakeholders.
- Partner across markets to embed the central management development offer effectively.
- Maintain and expand professional expertise, providing thought leadership within the organisation.
Required Skills and Experience:

- Experience in setting group-wide strategies with executive engagement and approval.
- Proven track record in cultural and behavioural change across the entire learning cycle.
- Expertise in learning design for various formats and levels, including virtual and blended solutions.
- Understanding of diversity and inclusion within leadership development.
- Knowledge of current leadership development interventions and a strong professional network.
- Exceptional senior stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build trusted international relationships.
- Up-to-date with the latest learning trends and their application in a business context.
- Strategic thinker, capable of connecting learning initiatives to broader business objectives.

The ideal candidate for this role will come from a retail background or from a FTSE 100 company.

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