Job Description

Are you passionate about developing people, driving performance, and shaping the future of talent within the NHS? We have an exciting opportunity for a Talent Management and Appraisal Lead to play a pivotal role in embedding high-quality, consistent appraisal and talent management practices across Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust.
In this influential role, you'll design and deliver frameworks that strengthen appraisal processes, succession planning, career pathways and talent pipelines -- ensuring alignment with the Trust's Education Strategy, the NHS People Plan, and national talent priorities. You'll also monitor compliance, evaluate impact, and work closely with leaders and managers to build confidence and capability in having meaningful performance and development conversations.
We're looking for an experienced professional with expertise in talent management, organisational development, and leadership development. You'll bring strong analytical and project management skills, alongside the ability to influence and engage senior stakeholders across the organisation.
If you're proactive, collaborative, and passionate about creating a culture of growth, recognition, and opportunity -- this is your chance to make a lasting impact on how we support and develop our people.
Main duties of the job
You'll lead on appraisal processes and talent management frameworks, making sure staff have clear objectives, meaningful development plans and great performance conversations.
You'll design and deliver systems for succession planning, talent pools and career pathways, supporting the Trust's Our People Excel strategy and the NHS People Plan. You'll also use workforce data to track progress, measure impact and highlight areas for improvement.
Working closely with Leadership and Learning teams, HR Business Partners and senior leaders, you'll ensure a consistent and high-quality approach across the Trust. You'll also connect with training providers, regional networks and the NHS Leadership Academy to share best practice and align with national priorities.
About us
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust
Details
Date posted
10 October 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
47,810 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
390-CORP-BA-0565-A
Job locations
MSE
Basildon
SS16 5NL
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.
We look forward to your application.
Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications. Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.
We look forward to your application.
Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Educated to degree level in a relevant subject or equivalent experience.
• Qualified to use psychometric tools for recruitment and the identification of talent
• Qualification at certificate level in adult teaching, or equivalent experience
• Evidence of continuing CPD

Desirable

• Coaching qualification

Experience
Desirable

• Demonstrable experience of development, design, delivery and evaluation of talent management interventions across a large organisation.
• Demonstrable experience of development, design, delivery and evaluation appraisal interventions across a large organisation.
• Experience of online learning tools and channels eg MS Teams, Webinars, Podcast creation.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Educated to degree level in a relevant subject or equivalent experience.
• Qualified to use psychometric tools for recruitment and the identification of talent
• Qualification at certificate level in adult teaching, or equivalent experience
• Evidence of continuing CPD

Desirable

• Coaching qualification

Experience
Desirable

• Demonstrable experience of development, design, delivery and evaluation of talent management interventions across a large organisation.
• Demonstrable experience of development, design, delivery and evaluation appraisal interventions across a large organisation.
• Experience of online learning tools and channels eg MS Teams, Webinars, Podcast creation.

Skills Required