Talent Development Partner

Talent Development Partner
Salary: £42,394 + excellent benefits
Location: Wooburn Green, High Wycombe
Hybrid working: 2 days per week in the office, 3 days per week from home
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time, 37 hours per week (Monday–Friday)

Are you looking to join a growing, values-led organisation with a clear social purpose?

At SettleParadigm, we’re proud to be the largest housing group in the region, managing over 30,000 homes across Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, and Hertfordshire.

Everything we do is about delivering excellent services, high quality homes, neighbourhoods we can be proud of and maximising number of new affordable homes we build. Through our merger we’ve brought together shared values, skills and ambition, so we can build more affordable homes and make an even bigger difference in the communities we serve

At SettleParadigm, we know that great services are built by great people. That's why we're looking for a Talent Development Partner to help shape the future of learning, leadership and professional development across our organisation.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact by helping colleagues build the skills, confidence and capability they need to succeed. Working closely with leaders and managers across the business, you'll play a key role in creating a culture where learning is part of everyday life, supporting people to grow, develop and deliver excellent outcomes for our residents and communities.

About the Role

As our Talent Development Partner, you'll take the lead in designing, delivering and continuously improving learning and development across SettleParadigm.

Partnering with leaders and managers, you'll identify development needs and create engaging, practical learning solutions that have a genuine impact on individual and organisational performance. From leadership development programmes and apprenticeships to mandatory training, professional qualifications and continuing professional development (CPD), you'll help ensure our colleagues have the tools, knowledge and confidence they need to thrive both now and in the future.

You'll also be the champion for our Learning Management System (LMS), helping to create a seamless and engaging learning experience. By ensuring colleagues can easily access high-quality learning content and by providing meaningful reporting and insights, you'll support informed decision-making and help demonstrate the value of our learning investment.

This is a varied and rewarding role that combines strategic thinking with hands-on delivery. It offers the opportunity to influence organisational performance, enhance the colleague experience and help build a culture where people can do their best work and continue to grow.

Reporting to the Talent Development Manager, you'll work with colleagues at all levels across SettleParadigm, building strong relationships and helping to shape our approach to learning and development for the future.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and continuously improve our learning and development offer, ensuring it aligns with organisational priorities and future workforce needs.

• Partner with leaders and managers to identify learning needs and create effective development solutions.

• Design, deliver and evaluate learning programmes, workshops and development initiatives.

• Lead the development and management of our Learning Management System (LMS), ensuring content, reporting and user experience remain effective and engaging.

• Design and manage mandatory, compliance and Health & Safety training frameworks, ensuring strong completion rates and organisational assurance.

• Deliver and enhance leadership and management development programmes.

• Coordinate apprenticeship programmes and support colleagues to access professional qualifications and development opportunities.

• Champion professionalism, continuous professional development (CPD) and career development pathways.

• Use data, feedback and insight to measure impact, demonstrate return on investment and continuously improve learning activity.

• Build strong relationships across the organisation, acting as a trusted development partner and advisor.

What We’re Looking For

You'll be a proactive and credible learning and development professional who enjoys working collaboratively with leaders and colleagues to build capability and drive performance.

You'll be equally comfortable designing strategy, facilitating learning, analysing data and delivering practical solutions. Most importantly, you'll be passionate about helping people grow and creating development opportunities that make a meaningful difference.

Must haves:

• Experience working in a learning, talent or organisational development role.

• Experience designing and delivering learning programmes across an organisation.

• Strong understanding of learning and development best practice.

• Knowledge of mandatory, compliance and Health & Safety training requirements.

• Excellent facilitation, communication and influencing skills.

• Ability to identify learning needs, evaluate effectiveness and demonstrate impact.

• Experience using digital learning platforms, learning systems or LMS technology.

• A commitment to continuous improvement, professionalism and personal development.

Nice to haves:

• Experience delivering leadership and management development programmes.

• Experience managing or coordinating apprenticeship programmes.

• Knowledge of professional standards and learning trends within housing or a related sector.

• Experience designing engaging digital, blended or self-directed learning solutions.

• A relevant Learning & Development, HR, coaching or organisational development qualification (or working towards one).

• A passion for measuring learning effectiveness and demonstrating return on investment.

Benefits

At SettleParadigm, we believe in creating an environment where our people feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow. Our comprehensive benefits and rewards package reflects this commitment.

• annual salary: £42,394 per annum

• 25 days holiday, increasing with service, plus Christmas closure and buy options

• Generous pension scheme – up to 9.5% employer contribution via salary sacrifice

• Family-friendly leave : Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave

• Health cash plan – claim up to £1,800 for everyday health costs (plus free kids’ cover)

• Life cover and income protection

• Flexible working – hybrid options, modern offices, free parking & EV charging

And that’s just the beginning! We’re also thrilled to provide:

• Mental Health First Aiders available to support

• Car leasing via salary sacrifice (for permanent colleagues subject to conditions)

• Funded training, qualifications & apprenticeships

• 3 paid volunteering days in the local communities

• Peer-recognition rewards platform

• Paid professional subscription (one per year)

Working Hours

• 37 hours per week.

Our Commitment

We are committed to creating an inclusive workforce, by reflecting and representing the diversity of the communities we serve. We would like to encourage applications from disadvantaged socio-economic backgrounds; people who identify as disabled, neurodiverse, members of the LGBTQ+ community and people from underrepresented groups.

Accessibility and Adjustments

We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and we’ll always endeavour to be as accommodating as possible. Please let us know in advance of any suitable arrangements required.

Due to the nature of some of our roles involving work with vulnerable members of society, this post may be subject to a basic or enhanced Criminal Disclosure, which will be carried out when a conditional offer is made.

Please ensure you fully answer the questions on the application form.

Closing Date: 01/09/2026
Shortlisting: 01/09/2026 - 04/09/2026
Interviews: W/c 7th September. In-person at our office in Letchworth Garden City.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the closing date should we find a suitable candidate.