As part of the UK Culture and Engagement team and the global Vodafone Learning Organisation, this role will lead the development and implementation of the UK Talent, Future Talent and Learning strategy and roadmap, as well as taking a lead role in shaping and implementing the new Vodafone Learning Organisation. 

Background on the Vodafone Learning Organisation
During the pandemic we have seen an unprecedented wave of technology adoption and an acceleration of the digital agenda. More than one billion jobs are likely to be transformed and impacted by technology over the next decade and competition is fierce for talent, in particular in technology, digital, and other skills that will be critical to the future success of many organisations. We know that talent want to work in organisations where there is a culture of continuous learning and an environment where they are enabled to manage their evolving careers.
At Vodafone, we have an exciting and ambitious business strategy, and as part of this the needs and demands of our business are increasing. To best partner with the business and meet these current and future needs, HR is evolving by creating one global learning, talent and skills team. We are passionate about delivering a consistent and awesome learning experience for all our people, making it easy for them to build their skills and grow their careers at Vodafone and create a culture of continuous learning that drives growth and innovation. This will enable us to better identify local and global talent

What will you be doing? 

Building talent and skills

Develop the plan to build diverse and inclusive talent and skills across the UK.
Lead on the communication of our talent offering and managing key business wide processes (performance development /succession) to ensure consistency of leadership frameworks and depth of talent pipelines in the business.
Work closely with the VLO to help shape the global offering on talent, learning and performance, and apply as appropriate to the UK to meet local business needs
Own the delivery of targeted learning, skill and talent projects working closely with areas of expertise and business leaders.
Evaluate and assess impact of learning, talent, and skill interventions, working with area of expertise to continually improve and evolve services.

Future Talent

Shape the overall strategy for Future Talent in the UK to meet the current and future business needs, as well as our D&I priorities
Drive the next evolution of our Future Talent programmes/offerings, and measure the impact 

Drive a learning and performance culture

Lead on activities to create and embed a learning and performance culture that supports individual and organisational performance and growth.
Lead performance/development cycle for area of the business, using outcomes to drive improvement.

Internal and external relationships

Build strategic partnerships with business and market/functional HR teams to identify business priorities and identify appropriate learning solutions.
Help build relationships across the Vodafone Learning Organisation to best leverage resources to meet local business requirements.
Work with experts across the VLO to ensure a holistic approach in the development/delivery of learning, talent and skill solutions.

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Who are we looking for?  

Knowledge

• Human resources, talent, learning & development, and performance management field.
• Knowledge and understanding of psychometric assessment tools, ideally with supporting qualifications.
• Knowledge of a range of coaching techniques, ideally with supporting qualifications.

Skills

• Skilled at driving impactful change initiatives.
• Excellent presentation and facilitation skills and proven ability to understand and effectively handle interpersonal and group dynamics.
• Skilled at building strong relationships with diverse stakeholder groups including senior leaders, centres of expertise and external partners.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines while working with ambiguity.

Experience:

• Experienced at identifying current and future capability needs and developing / implementing organisational solutions to build address needs.
• Experienced at driving outcomes from learning interventions at an individual, team and market level.
• Experienced at constructing/delivering against inclusive talent development strategies. 
• Experienced at building a continuous learning and performance culture
• Experience at establishing and driving multiple relationships across the business and HR teams at a senior level

What’s in it for you?

An excellent remuneration and bonus package with 28 days holiday entitlement, in addition to bank holidays and paid leave for charity projects. We offer an extensive benefits package that can be tailored to suit you and your family, including employee discounts, retail vouchers, pension plan and share schemes. We’re also proud to provide a Reconnect programme with flexibility to support individuals returning to work after a career break and our market-leading parental leave policies. We’re committed to supporting you throughout every step of your career at Vodafone.

Blended working

Vodafone UK’s blended working approach means you’ll come to your contracted hub location office as and when needed to get things done for your role and for tasks that require it, otherwise you will be able to work from home. Our ‘Office in a Box’ home-working kit will be available for all who need it during your onboarding journey.