Talent Development Business Partner- 12 month contract

Join Us as a Talent Solutions Business Partner in London!

Who We’re Looking For:

Are you a dynamic and strategic professional with a passion for talent development? We are looking for a Talent Solutions Business Partner to elevate productivity and engagement within our Infrastructure division. In this pivotal role, you will work hand-in-hand with leadership to clearly define and measure performance expectations, ensuring they align with our overarching business objectives. Your expertise will be vital as we craft and implement effective talent strategies that champion succession planning and nurture a robust internal talent pipeline.

About Schroders:

At Schroders, we are a global investment manager committed to helping institutions, intermediaries, and individuals invest money to meet their goals, fulfil their ambitions, and prepare for the future. With around 6,000 talented professionals across six continents, we have been a trusted name for over 200 years. While we adapt to societal and technological changes, our dedication to our clients and society remains steadfast.

The Base:

Our vibrant new headquarters in the City of London, established in 2018, places us at the epicentre of the UK’s financial landscape. We are geared for flexible working, empowering our teams to perform at their best.

What You’ll Do:

• Talent Development, Performance and Strategy: Design and implement strategies to identify, assess, and cultivate key talent in the Corporate Services division. Create impactful mentoring and coaching programmes, alongside enriching learning opportunities.
• Succession Planning: Spearhead a clear succession strategy, identifying and bridging skills gaps among our existing talent while benchmarking against market standards in collaboration with the executive recruitment team.
• Tool Development: Collaborate with the wider talent team to develop tools that facilitate growth, including assessments, learning strategies, mentoring, coaching, and psychometric evaluations.
• Collaboration with Leadership: Partner with Infrastructure leadership to define and measure success factors for talent solutions that align with our business goals.
• Data-Driven Intervention: Leverage key data metrics to implement strategic interventions, continuously assessing the effectiveness of talent solutions and optimising as needed.

The Knowledge, Experience and Qualifications You Need:

• Proven experience in talent management, organisational development, or a related field within financial services.
• Strong grasp of talent acquisition processes and succession planning strategies.
• Exceptional analytical skills to inform decision-making and strategic planning.
• Experience with mentoring, coaching, and leadership development initiatives.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, fostering collaboration across all organisational levels.

We Recognise Potential, Whoever You Are:

Our purpose is to provide excellent investment performance to clients through active management. Diversity of thought, facilitated by an inclusive culture, will allow us to make better decisions and better achieve our purpose. This is why inclusion and diversity are a strategic priority for us and why we are an equal opportunities employer. You are welcome here, regardless of your age, disability, gender identity, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, socio-economic background, or any other protected characteristic.

Ready to make an impact? Apply today and join us at Schroders!