Group People Development Manager
| Posting date: | 27 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 06 February 2026 |
| Location: | NN10 6EN |
| Company: | Kier Group |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 9875 |
Summary
We're looking for a Group People Development Manager to join our People Development team.
Location: Hybrid working available, with occasional travel to our Rushden and London offices as required.Hours: 37.5 per week - some flexibility on hours available if desired, just let us know when you speak to us.
We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role
Are you passionate about nurturing talent and helping people reach their full potential? In this role, you'll lead the design and delivery of innovative talent development solutions that build organisational capability, foster engagement, and strengthen talent pipelines across Kier.
What will you be responsible for?As a Group People Development Manager, you'll be working within the People Development team, supporting them in building future-ready leaders and strengthening organisational capability. Your day to day will include:
-Leading our leadership development programmes, ensuring they align with organisational priorities
-Coordinating our annual employee engagement survey and transforming insights into meaningful action
-Partnering with senior leaders to identify talent gaps and implement career progression strategies
-Driving robust succession planning to build resilience and future-ready leadership pipelines
-Presenting data-driven insights that inform talent mobility decisions and development strategies
What are we looking for?This role of Group People Development Manager is great for you if:
-You have expertise in leadership development, organisational culture, and talent management
-You're skilled at building relationships and influencing at senior levels
-You have strong analytical skills to translate data into actionable strategies
-You're a collaborative team player who thrives in a supportive environment
-You're passionate about creating inclusive spaces where diverse talent can flourish
We're all about finding potential here at Kier, and transferrable skills are always welcome! So, even if you don't tick every box, please apply and we can have a chat.
Rewards and benefitsWe're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here.
Diversity and inclusionMaking Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here. As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.
We look forward to seeing your application to #joinkier
#LI-TD1
Location: Hybrid working available, with occasional travel to our Rushden and London offices as required.Hours: 37.5 per week - some flexibility on hours available if desired, just let us know when you speak to us.
We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role
Are you passionate about nurturing talent and helping people reach their full potential? In this role, you'll lead the design and delivery of innovative talent development solutions that build organisational capability, foster engagement, and strengthen talent pipelines across Kier.
What will you be responsible for?As a Group People Development Manager, you'll be working within the People Development team, supporting them in building future-ready leaders and strengthening organisational capability. Your day to day will include:
-Leading our leadership development programmes, ensuring they align with organisational priorities
-Coordinating our annual employee engagement survey and transforming insights into meaningful action
-Partnering with senior leaders to identify talent gaps and implement career progression strategies
-Driving robust succession planning to build resilience and future-ready leadership pipelines
-Presenting data-driven insights that inform talent mobility decisions and development strategies
What are we looking for?This role of Group People Development Manager is great for you if:
-You have expertise in leadership development, organisational culture, and talent management
-You're skilled at building relationships and influencing at senior levels
-You have strong analytical skills to translate data into actionable strategies
-You're a collaborative team player who thrives in a supportive environment
-You're passionate about creating inclusive spaces where diverse talent can flourish
We're all about finding potential here at Kier, and transferrable skills are always welcome! So, even if you don't tick every box, please apply and we can have a chat.
Rewards and benefitsWe're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here.
Diversity and inclusionMaking Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here. As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.
We look forward to seeing your application to #joinkier
#LI-TD1
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