Senior Culture and Development Partner

Senior Culture and Development Partner

Are you ready to lead transformative cultural change in an industry-leading organisation?

We are proud to be partnering exclusively with one of our professional services clients based in Surrey on their search for a new Senior Culture and Development Partner to join their evolving People and Culture team for a 9 month FTC maternity cover. Reporting to the Head of People & Culture, this role has four key areas of responsibility: Culture, DEI, Wellbeing and Learning & Talent Development and will line manage a small team of Learning Partners.

Please note this role is a hybrid role - based 3 days a week on site in their Surrey office.

Key responsibilities include:

• Cultural Leadership - Develop and execute a comprehensive strategy for culture transformation that meets long-term business objectives.
• Learningand Development - Oversee core training and development initiatives across all levels, including leadership development, to foster a high-performance culture.
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) - Lead the DEI plan, continually assessing organisational DEI health and implementing effective strategies to promote inclusivity.
• Employee Engagement - Drive the employee engagement agenda, utilising tools and measurement strategies to enhance overall satisfaction and commitment.
• Lead a team of learning and development specialists, ensuring innovative OD and learning initiatives are aligned with cultural and strategic objectives.
• Serve as a thought leader in culture and DEI, providing expert advice and best practice.
• Work with the wider team and business to ensure all training is delivered to SLA.

The successful candidate will have:

• A background in HR / L&D / Talent / Organisational Development, whether as an SME or a combination of these skills.
• Previous experience in leading a high performing team.
• Demonstrable experience in a change environment specifically around culture and DEI.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• A resilient and innovative mindset, capable of navigating ambiguity and driving change in a fast-paced environment.
• Track record in continuous improvement delivery.
• Strong analytical skills to effectively analyse data.

If you are ready to be a catalyst for change and help our client to create an inclusive, engaging and thriving culture, please apply now to embark on this exciting journey of cultural transformation.