Senior OD & Talent Manager

The Senior OD & Talent Manager will lead the strategic development and implementation of organisational development and talent management initiatives. This role offers an opportunity to influence and shape the success of a not-for-profit organisation in Manchester.

Client Details

A unique opportunity to shape organisational culture in a commercially focused, values-led organisation.

This is a rare chance to join a purpose-driven, not-for-profit organisation in Manchester that reinvests profit into the communities it serves. With a clear "profit-for-purpose" agenda and a reputation for delivering exceptional employee experience, this team is united by its passion for people and positive impact.

Description

You'll join a progressive and ambitious People & Organisational Development function as Senior OD & Talent Manager, reporting to the Head of OD, Talent & Engagement. Sitting as a standalone Centre of Excellence (CoE) SME, you will own and shape strategic programmes across organisational development, learning, talent, and performance.

What makes this opportunity special?

• Impact that matters - Every project you deliver contributes to a wider mission that uplifts people and places.
• Autonomy with support - You'll operate as a subject matter expert, with the freedom to design and implement meaningful, evidence-based OD and Talent strategies.
• Collaborative culture - Work alongside a passionate, values-led team that truly cares about delivering exceptional employee experiences.
• Modernisation at scale - You'll play a key role in transformational programmes, including the rollout of a new ERP system and Learning Management System (LMS), ensuring alignment to wider people strategy and performance culture.

Key responsibilities include:

• Strategising, driving, and delivering OD and Talent programmes that support high performance, inclusion, and leadership capability.
• Developing and embedding a new LMS as part of an enterprise-wide ERP implementation.
• Leading on talent and succession planning, career pathways, and future capability development.
• Acting as a trusted SME to the People Business Partners and wider People team, enabling line managers to lead effectively through change.
• Managing relationships with external providers and internal stakeholders to drive forward best-in-class development solutions.
• Providing thought leadership across areas such as cultural change, performance frameworks, strategic workforce planning and leadership development.

Profile

We're looking for someone with proven experience of delivering organisational development and talent strategies in complex environments, ideally including not-for-profit, public sector, education, or commercially minded purpose-led organisations. You will:

• Be CIPD Level 7 qualified
• Have strong expertise in OD, talent management, and change
• Understand LMS/LXP platforms and be confident leading implementation projects
• Be a natural relationship builder, able to influence stakeholders across all levels
• Be passionate about creating inclusive, high-performing cultures

Job Offer

What's on offer:

• A salary of £65,000 - £70,000
• Flexible hybrid working (3 days per week in the office)
• A supportive and inclusive culture where your voice matters
• The opportunity to make a tangible difference in an organisation with a strong social mission

Ready to lead the next phase of OD and Talent evolution in a purpose-driven, people-first organisation? Apply now or get in touch for a confidential conversation.