People Talent Manager

People Talent Manager

Circa £60,000

Benefits:

• 35 Days holiday inclusive of bank holidays.
• Birthday additional holiday.
• 3 days volunteering days.
• 3 days grandparent leave.
• 24 weeks of enhanced maternity leave.
• Secondary carers leave.
• Wedding/commitment day leave.
• Free meals on shift.
• Bespoke development training.
• Pension and life insurance.
• Discounts available from the HAPI app, from high street shops to holidays & cinemas.
• Wellbeing hub.
• Access to employee assistance programme.
• Cycle to work scheme.

For almost 20 years, for every client, in every location, whether that’s an office, stadium, cathedral or university, we have created beautiful spaces, exciting menus and friendly teams, so that each and every customer and guest can have the hospitality experience they deserve.

We can’t do this alone; we need the brightest and the best to join us to make this all possible. We will support you to create your hospitality legacy and build a career that you are proud of.

Our drive and belief in our people mean that we always strive to supercharge our team’s careers. ‘Better’ is a daily habit that sits deep within our DNA, meaning learning will be front and centre of your experience working with us.

Here at BaxterStorey we currently have an exciting opportunity for a People Talent Manager, as the People Talent Manager you will be responsible for developing and implementing the BaxterStorey talent management strategy, ensuring we retain and develop our top talent. This role will focus on succession planning, leadership development and career progression, to support our long-term business goals.

More about the role:

• Design and implement talent management programs to identify and develop high-potential team members.
• Lead initiatives to enhance employee engagement, career development, and leadership growth.
• Collaborate with managers to create personalised development plans for key talent.
• Develop and maintain a robust succession planning framework.
• Partner with business leaders to identify critical roles and key successors.
• Establish programs to prepare future leaders through mentorship, coaching, and training.
• Assess workforce capabilities and future talent needs to align with our long-term strategy.
• Support career pathway initiatives to enhance internal mobility.
• Provide insights on talent gaps and recommend action plans to address them.
• Work closely with People Business Partners, Heads of People and senior leaders to understand talent needs.
• Partner with Learning & Development teams to ensure alignment with training initiatives.
• Provide guidance to managers on best practices for talent assessment and development.
• Track and analyse key talent and succession metrics to measure effectiveness.
• Utilise data-driven insights to improve talent programs.
• Report on talent pipeline health and succession readiness.

Who you are:

• Proven experience in talent management, succession planning, or leadership development.
• Strong understanding of HR best practices, workforce planning, and career development frameworks.
• Experience with talent assessment tools and methodologies.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Strategic thinking with a proactive approach to talent planning.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills.
• Proficiency in HR systems and talent analytics tools.

BaxterStorey Values:

ALWAYS VISIONARY

We strive for better, we never settle, never compromise, never follow. We lead the way, blazing our own trail.

WHOLEHEARTEDLY POSITIVE

We are up-beat, motivating and inspiring. Our love for what we do radiates through our food, and is amplified by our people.

CREATIVELY COLLABORATIVE

We embrace our differences to push creativity and we work together to be better.

FOREVER CONSCIOUS

We work together as a team to lead by example, protecting the planet and supporting local communities.

Interested? Even if you don’t meet all requirements, we’d like to hear from you. If you are motivated and hungry to learn, we can work together to develop your potential.

We are proud to be an inclusive employer and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We celebrate individuality and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applications from people of all ages, abilities, gender identities, sexual orientations, races, religions, and socio-economic backgrounds.

BaxterStorey is committed to encouraging equity, diversity, and inclusion (ED&I) among our workforce and aim for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To support our commitment to this we have set ourselves an ambition to ‘set the standard and to be recognised for having the most inclusive culture in hospitality’.

Join us and bring your unique perspective to our team.