People Development & Experience Lead

About the Role

Are you eager to play a strategic role in cultivating a vibrant workplace culture and guiding employee development initiatives? A respected technology consultancy based in Altrincham, Cheshire, is seeking a People Development & Experience Lead. Initially, the role is office-based for induction with a hybrid arrangement available thereafter. The position offers a competitive salary around £48,000 (dependent on experience) along with an outstanding benefits package.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and embed initiatives for leadership and management development, tailored to business needs.
• Develop and implement capability frameworks, clear career pathways, and succession planning strategies.
• Lead employee engagement programs from conceptualization to execution to enhance the workplace experience.
• Utilize people analytics and engagement feedback to inform ongoing improvements in employee experience.
• Collaborate with senior leaders to effectively influence and drive organizational people strategies.
• Champion and implement organizational development and culture change efforts.
• Coach leaders to foster skill growth across teams and encourage persistent learning practices company-wide.
• Support on HR matters by providing advisory and guidance on employee relations when needed.

Candidate Profile

• Demonstrated experience in organisational or people development, with a track record of designing and deploying leadership or management development initiatives.
• Thorough understanding of employee engagement, talent development, and performance management systems.
• Expertise in coaching, facilitation, and building trust and rapport with managers and leaders.
• Ability to make data-driven decisions using people analytics.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Approachable, solution-oriented, and collaborative mindset.
• CIPD qualification at Level 5 or higher is desirable.

Benefits

• The chance to shape development and culture in an award-winning, expanding business.
• Access to a supportive and expert People services team.
• Comprehensive professional development and growth opportunities.
• Hybrid working options post-induction.
• Inclusive, people-focused culture that celebrates contribution and innovation.