This is an exciting new senior leadership role within the newly established People Strategy & Insights (PS&I) function, part of the Bank’s People Directorate. This role has been created following the implementation of the new People Target Operating Model within the Directorate.
We are seeking an experienced thought leader and HR/People professional to lead, shape, and integrate the Bank’s Talent, Inclusion, and Leadership strategies. The goal is to ensure a cohesive and unified approach that aligns with and supports the Bank’s mission.
The Head of Talent, Inclusion & Leadership will oversee the Inclusion strategy; and team, lead the Talent Acquisition (TA) and Future Talent (FT) teams, and manage the newly formed Organisational Capabilities & Effectiveness team, which includes Learning, Development, Performance, and Leadership programmes. This role will be part of the People Directorate’s senior leadership team.
This role is pivotal in driving the Bank’s talent strategy, inclusion strategy, and organisational effectiveness approach. It involves fostering a diverse and inclusive culture, promoting best practices across dual locations (Leeds & London)

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Strategic Thought Leadership: To develop and implement a unified & cohesive Talent, Inclusion, and Leadership approach that drives meaningful outcomes, provides insight and expertise to align with the Bank’s mission and strategic priorities. As a member of the People Leadership team, you will ensure effective collaboration across the People teams to deliver People wider prioritises, such as People Transformation and Pay Review Framework.
• Team Management: Lead, guide and inspire a team of experienced Senior Managers in the Culture, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (CDEI) team ,Talent Acquisition, and Organisational Effectiveness & Capabilities teams ensuring effective collaboration and driving innovation across multiple teams combining the strength of “one team”. Fostering a culture of inclusivity and continuous learning, promoting best practices and driving cultural change initiatives.
• Talent Strategy: Oversee the development and execution of the Bank’s talent strategy, to attract, select, develop and retain a talented workforce. In practice this means overseeing experienced hires and early career recruitment, workforce planning, career development & learning programmes, performance management & the delivery of high-volume induction/training, growth strategies as well as thoughtful retention initiatives. Oversight and understanding of how an organisation can use technology effectively, digital & AI advances to drive smarter practices and innovation.
• Inclusion Strategy: Provide the thought leadership to drive the Bank’s inclusion strategy, ensuring the promotion of diversity, equity, and inclusion across all levels of the organisation to support our colleagues to feel valued.
• Organisational Capabilities : Establish and optimise the Organisational Capabilities & Effectiveness team, focusing on learning and development, performance management, coaching, and talent management.
• Leadership Development: Work with the Director to shape and own the Bank’s leadership strategy and learning agenda, ensuring alignment with talent and inclusion strategies.
• Stakeholder Engagement & Change Management: Collaborate with senior leadership and key stakeholders to drive forward the Talent, Inclusion, and Leadership agendas, ensuring alignment with the Bank’s mission. Supporting your teams through change and champion best practice
• Data-Driven Insights: Utilise data and insights to inform and shape strategies, ensuring evidence-based decision-making and continuous improvement.

This role offers a competitive salary. In addition, we also offer a comprehensive benefits package as detailed below:

• Currently a non-contributory, career average pension giving you a guaranteed retirement benefit of 1/80th of your annual salary for every year worked. There is the option to increase your pension (to 1/50th) or decrease (to 1/120th) in exchange for salary through our flexible benefits programme each year. The Bank has the discretion to vary standard accrual rates and dial up and dial down rates at any time and to withdraw dial up and dial down options at any time.
• A discretionary performance award based on a current award pool.
• A 8% benefits allowance with the option to take as salary or purchase a wide range of flexible benefits.
• 26 days’ annual leave with option to buy up to 12 additional days through flexible benefits.
• Private medical insurance and income protection