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Head of Talent

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Buckinghamshire Council

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United Kingdom , Aylesbury

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Human Resources

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Salary:

78256.00 - 82480.00 GBP / Year
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Buckinghamshire Council is looking for a strategic, forward‑thinking Head of Talent to play a pivotal role in shaping our workforce of the future. This is a senior HR leadership role with significant influence across the organisation, helping us to attract, develop and retain the talent we need to deliver excellent services for our communities. Reporting to the Service Director for HR & OD, you will lead our talent agenda – spanning workforce planning, recruitment, learning and development, skills, performance and succession – and act as the organisation’s subject‑matter expert on talent and skills.

Job Responsibility:

  • Lead and drive the council’s talent strategy, aligned to the People Plan and wider organisational priorities
  • Act as a strategic partner and trusted advisor to senior leaders, shaping workforce solutions that improve organisational performance
  • Lead and develop a high‑performing specialist talent and skills team, creating a culture of innovation, learning and continuous improvement
  • Design and deliver effective talent acquisition, development and retention strategies, informed by labour market insight and workforce data
  • Oversee the council’s performance appraisal approach, ensuring insight and learning is fed into corporate discussions
  • Champion learning, skills and employability, including skills‑focused employment activity that supports Buckinghamshire residents
  • Develop career pathways, succession planning and future‑focused skills strategies to ensure long‑term organisational sustainability
  • Use data storytelling and insight to shape evidence‑based decisions and influence at the most senior levels
  • Lead the development of the council’s learning management system and modern, accessible development offer

Requirements:

  • Significant experience of leading talent acquisition, management and development, including managing specialist teams
  • The ability to operate both strategically and tactically, balancing long‑term vision with practical delivery
  • Strong analytical capability, with the confidence to interpret complex data and turn insight into action
  • Exceptional influencing and communication skills, able to engage and inspire at all levels of the organisation
  • Experience delivering training and development programmes and working with performance management frameworks and systems
  • Degree‑level education (or equivalent experience) and a relevant professional qualification (or equivalent experience)
What we offer:
  • a fair and inclusive culture
  • the chance to really make a difference to those around you
  • health and well-being initiatives including an Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aiders and mindfulness workshops
  • a unified voice through our Employee Representative Group
  • ongoing support, and the opportunity to develop and progress in your career with us
  • opportunities to take part in fun activities such as fundraising and social events
  • flexible and agile working arrangements
  • discounts on various Cafés, restaurants, shops
  • auto enrolment onto our generous Pension Scheme
  • opportunity to gain membership to Costco
  • discounted gym memberships
  • travel discounts with Arriva

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 05, 2026

Expiration:
May 17, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
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