AWE is looking for a Senior Talent and Development Consultant to join our HR function.

As a Senior Talent and Development Consultant, you will be responsible for supporting, developing and implementing talent and development initiatives to achieve our business objectives. This role requires a proven talent specialist who is proactive and highly specialised and can engage and influence at all levels of the organisation.

Location - Reading / Basingstoke area

Package - 43,310 - 55,000 (depending on your suitability and level of experience)

As part of our People Promise, AWE (one of the best 25 big companies to work for in the UK) has a range of benefits to suit you. These include:

Time to recharge your batteries with 270 hours of annual leave (plus every other Friday off work)Consideration for flexible working arrangements so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know on your application if you wish to work part timeOpportunities for Professional Career Development that include funding for the annual membership of a relevant professional body, access to mentors and trainingEmployee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health ServicesA generous defined contribution Group Personal Pension (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your own contribution)Life AssuranceDiscounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spendingSpecial Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring for your familyA host of voluntary & core benefits to suit your health and wellbeing - more information available on our careers siteWhat will you be required to do?

Provide professional knowledge and skills in the talent management field for our customersSupport in the full end-to-end talent process including assessment and programme development and some deliveryDeliver psychometrics and their associated feedback sessions to colleagues on talent programmes Work with the talent team to identify trends, carry out organisation wide research and learning needs analysis (LNA) and help them to drive and create a culture of learningEvaluate all talent programmes and talent assessment initiatives with a view to improving future offeringsDeliver the central talent agenda and help to embed within the businessWork with a range of HR colleagues such as HRBPs to ensure the talent management processes are applied consistently across the business.Proactively work with colleagues in the function to increase capability through education, learning interventions, coaching and development as appropriateIncrease leadership capability and growth mindset through use of development channels and coaching

Whilst not to be considered a check list, candidates should be able to demonstrate some of the following:

Excellent communicator both written and verbal with the ability to networkOrganised and has great time managementCoaching skillsAble to prioritise work under pressure and be able to meet deadlines and SLAsA good general knowledge of HRInfluencing skillsComfortable with analyticsProven experience in talent management and developmentKnowledge and application of psychometricsStrong project management skillsExperience working in a defence or government organisation preferred

Closing date - 2/1/24

This job role is suitable for hybrid working, which is an informal, non-contractual and voluntary arrangement, blending a balance of attendance in the workplace (your permanent duty station) and working from home as a personal choice. If you are successful, any opportunities for hybrid working will be discussed with you prior to you taking up your post.

The successful candidate is required to carry out all their duties from a UK location and cannot do so from an overseas location at any time.

All candidates must be willing and able to apply for and maintain the correct security clearance for this role.