Manager Leadership Development

ABOUT THE COMPANY

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JOB SUMMARY

Required QualificationsBachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human Resources, organisational Development, Psychology, Education, or a related field. (For example: Associate Diploma in People Management CIPD Level 5)Minimum 7 years of experience in leadership development, talent development, organisational development, or similar fields.Experience designing and delivering leadership development programmes in global, multicultural organisations.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Leadership Development Strategy & Framework Develop and implement an organisation-wide leadership and management development strategy aligned with organisational priorities and culture aspirations.Define leadership capability frameworks, management expectations, and leadership pathways for different employee groups (e.g., first-line managers, senior leaders, functional leaders, executive leadership).Translate organisational values and desired behaviours into practical leadership expectations and development interventions.Ensure leadership development supports organisational transformation, new operating models, and culture change.Management & Leadership Capability BuildingDesign and deliver scalable leadership and manager development programmes for global and geographically dispersed teams.Build core management capabilities, including:People leadership,Inclusive leadership,Leading in complexity and ambiguity,Performance management,Coaching and feedback,Change leadership,Employee engagement,Team effectiveness,Psychological safety and wellbeing,Cross-cultural and remote leadershipDevelop targeted onboarding and transition programmes for newly appointed managers and leaders. Learning Design & Programme ManagementLead the design, sourcing, facilitation, and evaluation of leadership development interventions, including: (Leadership academies, manager essentials programmes, Workshops and virtual learning, Coaching and mentoring initiatives, Action learning, Peer learning communities, Leadership retreats, Self-directed learning pathways)Manage external vendors, facilitators, coaches, and learning partners.Ensure programmes are inclusive, accessible, and culturally relevant across regions and contexts.Leadership EffectivenessSupport leaders in navigating organisational transformation and change processes.Facilitate leadership team effectiveness initiatives and team development interventions.Promote leadership accountability, collaboration, and shared ownership in a matrixed operating environment.Stakeholder Partnership & AdvisoryAct as a trusted advisor to leaders and managers on leadership effectiveness and team development.Partner with functional leaders to identify capability gaps and tailor interventions.Collaborate with DEI, safeguarding, wellbeing, and People & Culture colleagues to ensure integrated leadership practices.Measurement, Insights & Continuous ImprovementDevelop measures to assess leadership effectiveness and learning impact.Use employee engagement data, performance insights, 360 feedback, and organisational metrics to identify development priorities.Monitor programme effectiveness and continuously improve learning offerings.Report on leadership capability progress and return on investment.DEI, safeguarding and wellbeing teamsExternal facilitators, leadership coaches, and learning providers

REQUIRED SKILLS

Human resource and personnel development, Training delivery, Talent management and planning, Training program planning

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree