Talent & Development Specialist

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a strategic and forward-thinking Talent Development Specialist to join a dynamic international organisation operating across Northern Europe.

This position will be based in Banbury (hybrid working), full time and permanent, and you will be required to travel 20-30% of your time to Denmark, Norway, Finland, and Sweden, supporting a regional workforce through innovative learning, leadership, and talent initiatives.

Reporting to the Regional HR Manager, you will play a key role in driving organisational capability, leadership succession, and employee engagement across multiple markets. This is an opportunity to influence long-term business performance by aligning talent development strategies with ambitious commercial objectives.

This role is ideal for an experienced Learning & Development or Talent professional who thrives in a fast-paced, international environment and enjoys partnering with senior stakeholders to create impactful people strategies.

You will lead initiatives that strengthen leadership capability, identify future talent, and deliver scalable development programmes that support regional growth and organisational transformation.

You will be responsible for:

Learning & Development Strategy

Develop and execute regional learning and development strategies aligned with business priorities and long-term growth objectives
Partner with senior leaders to identify capability gaps and implement targeted development initiatives
Translate employee engagement insights into actionable learning and development solutions
Design and deliver leadership and management development programmes across the regionTalent Management & Succession Planning

Lead regional talent identification and High-Potential development initiatives
Support succession planning and leadership pipeline development
Facilitate performance and talent review processes, including 9Box matrix discussions
Collaborate with HR Business Partners to drive talent and retention strategiesInnovation & Digital Learning

Drive innovative and scalable learning approaches, including Train-the-Trainer models
Utilise digital tools and AI-enabled learning solutions to enhance employee development experiences
Oversee learning systems and platforms to ensure a seamless employee experience
Monitor programme effectiveness through analytics and talent data insightsYou must be/have:

A degree in HR, Business, Organisational Development, or a related discipline
A minimum of 5 years' HR experience, including at least 3 years specialising in Learning & Development, Talent Management, or Organisational Development
Experience working within a regional or multi-country environment
Strong stakeholder management skills with the confidence to influence senior leaders
Experience using HRIS and learning platforms such as SAP SuccessFactors
Excellent facilitation, presentation, and communication skills
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret talent data and identify trends or risks
Fluency in English; additional Nordic language skills would be advantageousWhy Join?

This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a collaborative, international environment where people development is genuinely valued. You will have the autonomy to shape regional talent initiatives while working alongside engaged leaders and HR professionals across Northern Europe.

If you are passionate about developing people, driving organisational capability, and building future leadership pipelines, we would love to hear from you
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed