Job Description

Head of Talent (110492-0625)

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Location
University of Warwick Campus, Coventry
Department
People Team
Position Type
Permanent
Salary
57,422 - 66,537 per annum
About the Role

For informal enquiries, please contact Mike Hudman (Director of Talent and Development) Mike.Hudman@warwick.ac.uk

The Head of Talent is responsible for shaping and delivering the University's talent acquisition and talent management strategies. As the subject matter expert in these areas, they lead the development of strategies, processes, policies, and procedures to support effective talent practices. They also identify and nurture talent pools to ensure the University attracts, develops, and retains the right people to meet its current and future needs.



Team/function Overview

The Talent team sits within the Talent and Development Centre of Excellence which brings together expertise in talent acquisition, talent strategy and management, and learning and development. The team serves as the subject matter expert for all aspects of talent and employee development. They work collaboratively across the wider People Services function to support the delivery of strategic goals, ensuring alignment with the University of Warwick's overarching strategy and long-term growth ambitions.

About You
You're a strategic and forward-thinking talent professional with a strong track record of leading modern, inclusive approaches to both talent acquisition and talent development. You have experience designing and delivering impactful talent programmes and initiatives that help individuals and organisations thrive.


You combine deep expertise in attracting and developing high-quality, diverse talent with a clear understanding of how to align talent strategies with wider organisational goals. You're passionate about social inclusion and embed this into every stage of the talent lifecycle from recruitment through to progression and retention.


You're an engaging and credible leader who can build strong relationships across a complex organisation. You collaborate effectively with senior stakeholders, influence with confidence, and are unafraid to challenge established thinking in pursuit of better outcomes.


Ideally, you will bring an understanding of the higher education context. If not, you will be open and committed to developing expertise in academic probation, promotion and career framework management to support the needs of academic colleagues and pathways.


You'll thrive in a collaborative environment and bring a data-informed, values-led approach to building talent pipelines and strengthening Warwick's ability to attract, develop, and retain the people it needs now and into the future.


For further information regarding the skills required for this role please see the personal specification section of the attached job description.



About the Department

For information about the People Team, click

here.

About the University
Born in the 60s with a mindset of boldness, imagination and collaboration, the University of Warwick is a world-leading research-intensive university with the highest academic and research standards. We're one of the world's top universities, ranked 67th in the world and 10th in the UK, with 92% of our research assessed to be 'world leading or internationally excellent'*.


You'll be joining a diverse, innovative and globally connected community committed to igniting real world progress. Here at Warwick, we offer you opportunities to follow your ambitions as long as you bring the energy and determination to succeed.

QS World University Rankings 2024

Research Excellence Framework 2021


To find out more about us visit our website.



How to Apply

CLOSING DATE: Sunday 17th August 2025 at 23:55 (BST)

To apply, submit an application form by the closing date.


Please plan for any potential delays as you will not be able to submit an application form past this deadline (even if you opened the form at, say, 23:30).


You will have to attach a CV and a cover letter.

Your

CV

should include your employment history (including your most recent employment), your education history, and any other relevant experience. Your

cover letter

should explain your

motivations for applying

to the role. It should also explain, using examples, how you meet each of the

essential and desirable criteria

detailed in the Right to Work in the UK
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