Talent Development Manager

About Us:  

At London Square, our success isn’t just about numbers – it’s about people, place and purpose. As a fast-growing developer focused on London, our mission is simple: to create places that reflect the capital at its best – dynamic, diverse and full of life. Over the past two years, we’ve brought more than £2bn of capital into London living - and we’re only getting started. We are part of Aldar, the UAE’s leading real estate developer, investor, and manager. Together, we are committed to creating world-class developments, anchored in high quality design, sustainability, and outstanding customer service.

About the Role & Team

We are seeking a proactive and commercially aware Talent Development Manager to drive the design and delivery of our people development strategy across the business. This is a key role responsible for identifying capability gaps, building structured development pathways, and embedding a high-performance culture that supports our continued growth. You will work closely with senior leaders to ensure our people have the skills, behaviours, and tools required to deliver high-quality projects and achieve business objectives.

Key Responsibilities:  

Talent & Performance Management

• Conduct skills gap analysis to identify current and future capability needs.
• Lead the annual 9-box grid talent review process, supporting succession planning and performance management.
• Design and implement a High Performance Programme.
• Support goal setting and performance processes, including balanced scorecard frameworks.

Learning & Development

• Develop and deliver behavioural and technical development pathways across the business.
• Design learning plans and development outcomes aligned to business objectives.
• Promote and drive adoption of internal and external learning platforms (e.g. Talent Hub, LinkedIn Learning).
• Support onboarding by delivering structured induction programmes for all new starters.

Culture & Engagement

• Embed company mission, vision, and values into all development initiatives.
• Integrate competency frameworks into performance and development processes.
• Collaborate with wider group / external stakeholders to ensure a joined-up approach to talent development.

Compliance & Mandatory Training

• Manage and track mandatory training and compliance, ensuring 100% completion.
• Maintain accurate, auditable training records.
• Oversee training requirements such as CSCS cards, SMSTS certifications, First Aid and Fire Marshal coverage.

Systems & Reporting

• Manage and utilise key systems including Entomo, Astute, BambooHR, TalentHub & LinkedIn Learning.
• Use data and insights measure effectiveness and continuously improve development initiatives.

Key Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in Talent Development or Learning & Development, ideally within the construction or built environment sector.
• Strong experience designing and implementing talent and performance frameworks.
• Ability to partner with senior stakeholders and influence across a project-based environment.
• Experience developing structured learning and development pathways (technical and behavioural).
• Knowledge of compliance and mandatory training requirements within construction (e.g. CSCS, SMSTS, H&S).
• Strong understanding of performance management, succession planning, and talent reviews.
• Data-driven, with the ability to measure impact and demonstrate ROI.
• Comfortable managing multiple systems and driving adoption of learning platforms.

What’s in it for you? 

 
Ensuring you have a work-life balance and stay healthy and happy is important to London Square. We offer the following core benefits.

• Competitive compensation package, car allowance and discretionary bonus.

• Private Medical Insurance. 

• Group Pension Scheme and Life Insurance. 

• 25 Days holiday plus bank holidays including a holiday trading scheme and long service days 

In addition to these core benefits, we offer other benefits which may result in tax or money savings. Some of these include: 

• Mobile Phone Allowance
• Dental Cover 

• Bupa Employee Assistance 

• Virtual GP Service 

• Salary sacrifice scheme for electric vehicles 

• Cycle to Work 

• Gym Membership corporate discounts 

• Health Cash Plan 

• Perkpal (shopping discounts) 

• Tech Scheme 

• Payroll Giving 
• Free onsite gym (head office)
• Free breakfast & lunch (head office)
  

Our Commitment

Our success is driven by our people. We’re an energetic, entrepreneurial business where ideas are backed, responsibility comes early, and everyone plays a part in shaping what we build and how we work. As we grow, we’re looking for talented people who want to help make London a better place to live and who want to grow with us.

London Square are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. If you require support as part of your application or require more information please email careers@londonsquare.co.uk. 

At London Square, we believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce leads to better innovation, productivity, and overall success., We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for all employees, regardless of their background or identity, to develop and promote a diverse culture that reflects the communities we serve. 
 

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