Talent and Leadership Lead

Responsibilities:

• Use data and diagnostics to identify current and future needs and to determine how to most effectively increase leadership capability.
• Scope, manage, develop and execute the design and delivery of varied leadership development programmes and initiatives that build leadership capability across the group.
• Create excitement for new approaches to leadership and talent development that drive the retention and engagement of leadership talent.
• Agree a communication plan for regularly reporting on the status of leadership and talent development initiatives.
• Participate in a community of practice with hub leads to ensure a consistent and joined up Talent agenda across Group Functions
• Partner with the Group Functions learning and people partnering teams to ensure talent management and development approaches for senior levels compliments local talent, performance and development across Group Functions.
• Collaborate with Flutter colleagues across different divisions and group to ensure a joined-up approach to talent development that supports group mobility and talent sharing while at the same time meeting the needs of Group Functions.
• Vendor selection and management across all accountable areas.
• Lead talent initiatives: Divisional Talent Reviews, Game, High Potential Assessment etc.

Experience:

• A capable thought leader in leadership and talent development with a strong external network.
• Proven track record of effectively operating in a leadership and talent development role with the ability to build strong relationships with key stakeholders throughout a global organisation at all levels
• Experience of supporting the design and execution of a leadership and talent development strategy that accelerates business strategy execution.
• Relevant experience in project management and budgeting.
• Strong working knowledge of leadership and talent development best practice and innovations.
• Structured thinking and a clear ability to effectively shape stakeholder decision making
• Strong communication, contracting and negotiation skills and a good ability to build and manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong organisational skills with business-oriented and results focused thinking.
• Track record of contributing to successful teams and of building teams capable of sustaining high performance over time.

Capabilities:

• Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to work with a variety of styles and personalities through an authentic and approachable style.
• Must be comfortable dealing with people at all levels of seniority.
• Proven ability to embrace and lead change across the talent agenda.
• Excellent communication skills both oral and written.
• Ability to execute efficiently at a fast pace.
• High degree of resilience, perseverance, focus and commitment.
• Ability to work across different functions, geographies and cultures and tailor the delivery of the strategy accordingly.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team.
• High levels of personal integrity and confidentiality.
• Proactive with a hands-on approach and a can-do positive attitude.
• Comfortable working with ambiguity and a changing environment.

Benefits:

• 💼 Competitive salary
• 💡 Professional development opportunities
• 🌍 Global exposure
• 🚀 Fast-paced environment