Head of Talent and Development (FTC Maternity Cover)
| Company: | Look Ahead Care, Support and Housing Ltd |
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| Salary: | £55,000 to £60,000 a year |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Islington, N7 9BG |
| Working pattern: | Hybrid - 3 days remote |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Posting date: | 28 Sept 2026 |
| Closing date: | 12 Oct 2026 |
Summary
We're looking for an experienced and passionate of Head of Talent and Development to join our People Team located at Head Office in Islington on a Fixed Term contract for estimated 13 months to cover maternity leave.
£55,000.00 - £60,000.00 (depending on experience) per annum, working 35 hours per week.
Start date is 1st December
2026
Our benefits include:
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Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of service
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A generous pension - we will contribute up to 8% and life assurance cover up to 3x Pensionable Salary (T&Cs apply)
Strategic Leadership - Recruitment, Learning & Inclusion
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Develop innovative approaches to attracting, developing and retaining talent in a challenging labour market.
Recruitment & Talent Acquisition
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Lead Look Ahead's recruitment approach to ensure effective attraction, selection, and onboarding of high-quality candidates.
Learning, Development & Workforce Capability
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Oversee management and leadership development programmes that strengthen management and leadership capability across Look Ahead.
Inclusion and Diversity
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Provide leadership for inclusion and diversity across Look Ahead.
Systems, Data & Continuous Improvement
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Oversee the continuous improvement of recruitment, HR and learning systems, ensuring effective use of data, AI, technology and digital tools
Culture, Engagement & Employee Experience
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Promote a culture where diverse perspectives are recognised and valued
Leadership & Team Management
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Set clear objectives and professional development plans for team members.
Governance, Risk & Compliance
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Ensure recruitment and training practices comply with legal, safeguarding responsibilities and regulatory requirements.
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Maintain strong governance processes across recruitment and learning activities.
About you:
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Strong stakeholder management and excellent relationship-building skills.
Essential
- Experience leading recruitment and/or learning and development functions.
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