ABOUT US_
At Talon, our mission is to unlock the full potential of out of home, making it more effective, creative, measurable and sustainable than ever.
We’re passionate about OOH and are on a mission to drive the growth of this sector within the media industry. In just over a decade, our desire to offer intelligent, creative, technology-led OOH solutions and a full-service OOH offering saw us grow into a team of over 450+ people located in key cities across the globe. In that time, we have been awarded for our approach to our people, our clients and our industry. We hire the finest talent to help us unlock the full potential of the Out of Home (OOH) environment for our clients; and pride ourselves on the individuals who represent our business.
THE ROLE_
Reporting into the Global People Director, the Head of Talent Development/Talent Development Manager (job title will be determined dependent on level of experience and qualifications) will be a core part of the People team. We are seeking someone experienced, strategic, and globally minded who will be responsible for leading the design, implementation, and continuous evolution of our global talent development strategy, including training courses, bitesize learning and workshops.
This pivotal role will be responsible for shaping the future of our workforce by identifying emerging skills needs, designing clear and equitable career pathways, and delivering innovative, impactful development solutions across our global organisation.
You will champion a culture of continuous learning, leadership readiness, and career mobility, ensuring employees at all levels have access to high-quality learning experiences that drive both individual and organisational performance.
Operating in a standalone L&D capacity, you will partner closely with the rest of the People team (both People Partners and People Operations) functional Heads, and regional leadership teams, combining strategic vision with hands-on execution. You will be equally comfortable delivering and facilitating workshops, designing learning journeys and measuring impact through robust data and analytics.
This role also carries financial accountability, requiring the ability to maximise learning investments, effectively utilise the UK Apprenticeship Levy, negotiate with external providers, and work within allocated budgets to ensure strong ROI on all development initiatives.
A DAY IN THE LIFE_
You’ll seamlessly shift between facilitating engaging workshops and designing tailored learning journeys, while identifying skill gaps and building strong partnerships with external providers to deliver specialised content. This role blends strategic foresight with hands-on execution, placing you at the heart of how we develop talent. You’ll play a key role in shaping our learning culture and will use data and analytics to evaluate impact and continuously improve our development offerings.
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR_
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💥 Bold Skills
🤝 Human Skills
🧠 Smart Skills
OUR TEAM_
At Talon, our People Team is at the heart of everything we do, spanning both the UK and North America. We’re a dynamic, people-first team that lives and breathes our three core values — with “human” always front and centre. We’re collaborative, approachable, and committed to driving meaningful people initiatives, backed by strong support from the business.
WHY US_
“The best thing about working at Talon is the space, time and expertise I’ve been given over the years to grow and develop my skills.” Client Director at Talon
OUR VALUES AND HOW WE WORK TOGETHER_
WE ARE BOLD_
As industry provocateurs and pioneers, we respectfully challenge the status quo, take pride in our people, big ideas and partnerships.
WE ARE HUMAN_
We are a diverse collective of changemakers who value respect, fairness, and integrity and expect the same in return.
WE ARE SMART_
Our trailblazing spirit and learning centric culture ensures our knowledge provides maximum value to each other and our clients.
Talon is an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all individuals can thrive. We seek to employ and develop a workforce representative of the markets that we serve and brands that we represent.