Talent & Capability Advisor
| Posting date: | 23 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £40,000 to £45,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 23 July 2025 |
| Location: | WA16 |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Pioneering People |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | OV/TCA-07-43919 |
Summary
Talent & Capability Advisor / Knutsford (Hybrid Working) / Up to £45,000 + Excellent Benefits
Empower Talent. Shape the Future.
Are you passionate about creating clear development pathways, building talent pipelines, and embedding the foundations that help people thrive? We're looking for a driven and people-focused Talent & Capability Advisor to help shape and lead the implementation of our global competency framework and early careers strategy.
This is a pivotal role where you'll help ensure our people – across all functions and geographies – have the right skills, structures, and support to perform, grow, and succeed.
The Talent & Capability Advisor role:
As Talent & Capability Advisor, you’ll drive critical initiatives that build long-term capability across the business. You’ll work closely with HR, business leaders, and international teams to embed competency-led talent practices and early talent development across the organisation.
What’s on Offer?
• Competitive Salary circa £45k
• Personal Group Pension Plan (4% er, 5% ee)
• Medicash which includes Medicash Extras (retailer discounts)
• Death in Service, EAP
• discretionary bonus
• Annual Leave: 23 days + statutory, increases with service
Key Responsibilities of the Talent & Capability Advisor:
• Lead the development and rollout of our global competency framework, embedding it in job design, training plans, and performance reviews.
• Design and maintain job architecture to ensure consistency, clarity, and alignment across regions.
• Own the competency and training matrices – ensuring they reflect current role requirements and underpin individual development and compliance.
• Support the performance management process by connecting competency assessments with tailored development planning.
• Lead succession planning reviews and ensure strong talent pipelines are in place for business-critical roles.
• Design and deliver impactful early careers programmes (internships, placements, apprenticeships) that attract and nurture future talent.
• Research and recommend external training schemes, funding opportunities, and strategic development partners.
• Support UK HR operations including employee relations, recruitment, onboarding, and absence management.
Skills & Experience:
• 3+ years in HR or L&D roles, ideally with experience in competency frameworks, performance management, or training coordination.
• Strong organisational and project management skills – comfortable balancing priorities and managing stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with the ability to create clear role profiles and engage confidently across all levels.
• A practical, problem-solving mindset and a track record of owning and completing initiatives.
• Analytical skills with great attention to detail, and experience managing data-driven tools like training matrices.
• A collaborative approach – able to build strong working relationships across HR, operations, and international teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel and Word) and familiarity with HR systems or Learning Management Systems.
Bonus Points For:
• CIPD Level 5 or equivalent L&D / Organisational Development qualifications (or working towards).
• Experience in engineering, manufacturing, or other technical sectors.
• Prior involvement in succession planning or early careers initiatives.
Why Join Us?
You’ll be part of a forward-thinking business where people really do come first. We’re committed to helping our team members grow through supportive leadership, practical learning, and clear development pathways. This role offers you the chance to make a lasting impact, shaping the way we grow, develop, and support our people.
Ready to shape the future of talent with us?
Apply now for this exciting new Talent & Capability Advisor position and let’s grow together.