Head of Talent and Learning Jobs

Gravita

Location:
United Kingdom, Aldgate Tower

Category:
Human Resources

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Job Description:

The Head of Learning, Performance and Talent is responsible for designing, implementing, and overseeing programs that enhance the skills and capabilities of employees. The role holder will also lead on the design of talent and performance initiatives to ensure continuous learning, performance development, and employee engagement that enhances our growth, aids employee retention and is aligned to regulatory and professional standards.

Job Responsibility:

Talent Management: With the CPO, develop and deliver a practical, scalable Talent Strategy suited to a mid-tier environment
Lead structured talent reviews, succession planning, and pipeline development
Identify current and emerging skills gaps across service lines
Oversee early careers programmes including graduates and apprentices
Ensure fair and inclusive talent processes across offices
Maintain the organisational behavioural framework and keep ‘live’. Embed in ways of working, performance, assessment and development frameworks
Learning & Development: Create a firmwide learning curriculum covering technical training and soft-skills
Manage relationships with training partners and professional bodies
Build a blended learning offer including virtual, classroom, and coaching
Drive leadership development for managers, directors, and future partners
Introduce evaluation methods to measure learning effectiveness
Oversee LMS use and learning technologies
Performance Management: Refine and embed a simple, transparent performance management framework that is forward (rather than backward) focused
Lead objective-setting and review cycles and associated supporting guidance
Equip managers to deliver effective feedback and development conversations
Use performance data to inform reward and promotion decisions
Ensure consistency across service lines and offices
Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement: Act as a credible adviser to Partners and senior leaders
Lead and develop a small, high-performing talent and L&D team
Collaborate with HR and Recruitment teams for integrated people strategies
Provide reporting and insight to the Management Board
Manage budgets for talent, learning, and performance programmes

Requirements:

Extensive experience in Talent, Learning, or Organisational Development (OD) within professional services
Knowledge of qualifications like ICAEW, ACCA, CTA, and AAT
Ability to design scalable talent solutions for multi-site organisations and implement performance management frameworks
Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, along with experience managing small teams
Proficient in instructional design, creating career paths, and conducting needs analysis
Familiar with AI-driven learning solutions and skilled in consulting with senior leadership on talent development
Excellent facilitation skills for delivering learning interventions

Nice to have:

Coaching qualification or leadership development experience
Qualified in development and assessment tools
Experience implementing LMS or talent systems
Background in a mid-tier or regional accountancy practice

What we offer:

Your development won’t be forgotten, our development support is extraordinary for a firm of our size
Flexible working and happy employees are at the top of our list here at Gravita and we have been working hard to support our teams through the fast-paced changes

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 08, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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