Shape and deliver the Group Talent strategy, working closely with the HR Director , Talent & Leadership to execute the Talent Roadmap (2026-28+) aligned to business priorities
Lead end-to-end Talent Management processes, including onboarding, development planning, succession, talent identification, pooling, and offboarding
Own and evolve the Workday Talent framework, driving design, optimisation, reporting, and continuous improvement
Identify and manage critical roles and talent risks, including succession planning, single point of failure mitigation, and workforce insights
Senior Talent Manager at Domesticandgeneral
Lead Group-wide talent pools and enable local talent strategies in partnership with HRBPs
Facilitate talent reviews, career planning and talent forums, ensuring strong governance and inclusive decision-making
Drive talent development and mobility initiatives, including career pathways, leadership development, and internal mobility programmes
Build leadership and HR capability in talent management, embedding best practice and maximising business impact
Integrate DEI into talent strategy, ensuring inclusive talent identification, development and progression
Lead early careers initiatives in partnership with Talent Acquisition and Leadership Development .
Provide insight and thought leadership, using external trends and benchmarks to inform continuous improvement
Proven delivery of end-to-end Talent Management strategies in complex, matrixed organisations, covering succession, development, and workforce planning
Ability to influence, challenge and partner senior stakeholders, driving impactful talent decisions at senior leadership level
Hands-on expertise with Workday Talent module including design, optimisation, and data-led insights
Experience leading talent reviews, governance forums, and career frameworks that enable progression and organisational effectiveness
Track record in designing and implementing talent and leadership development initiatives, including early careers and mobility programmes
Capability to identify and mitigate critical talent risks, including succession gaps and single points of failure
Strong focus on embedding DEI within talent strategies to support inclusive progression and diverse pipelines
Skilled in using data, external insights, and thought leadership to shape talent strategy and continuous improvement
Experience managing external partners and delivering scalable talent solutions aligned to business needs
We offer lots of great benefits! Some of which include:
Competitive salary and annual discretionary bonus
25 days annual leave plus bank/public holidays, as well as an annual option to buy up to 5 additional days of annual leave
Development opportunities as well as clearly defined career progression
Health cash plan - employer funded cover to enable you to claim money back on essential healthcare costs, including dental, optical, physiotherapy and many more. Cover also includes unlimited access to a 24/7 virtual GP service
Attractive company pension scheme
Life assurance - employer funded cover of 4x basic salary
Dedicated online benefit portal offering access to saving and lending facilities, financial wellbeing and support services:
Salary Finance - access to savings and borrowing through payroll
Car Leasing - access to a carbon neutral salary sacrifice car leasing scheme, with an all-inclusive monthly cost covering all charge, taxes, insurance, repairs and maintenance on a range of brand-new vehicles
Travel Loans - interest free loans to help spread the cost of annual travel tickets
Cycle to Work - tax efficient bike and cycling equipment worth up to £1,000
OnHand - Giving you the opportunity to be an Eco & Social volunteer via a handy app. Volun
Benefits
Health insuranceDental insurancePerformance bonus
Additional Information
Senior Talent Manager
Location : Hybrid working at our office in Wimbledon .
Salary: Permanent
Contract: Full Time
We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Talent Manager to join our Talent & Leadership team here at Domestic & General.
Join our Talent & Leadership team and play a key role in delivering our ambitious Talent Management agenda across D&G. This role will lead the evolution of our approach to identifying , developing and retaining talent - building an inclusive, high-performing culture that supports our strategic business goals , with a focus on internal talent development, succession, and progression rather than TA/recruitment activity.
Blending thought leadership with hands-on delivery, they will design and implement a range of talent initiatives from concept through to execution and evaluation. They will work in close partnership with senior stakeholders to embed best-in-class talent practices and contribute to the wider People Strategy.
Domesticandgeneral · Wimbledon, UK