Head of Talent & GrowthJob description + Salary From:£55,000 + Salary To:£58,000 + Location:Woking + Category:Head Office + Contract Type:Permanent Full Time Head of Talent & Growth **Help Acosta Group Europe Build the People Function of the Future** **Location** : Woking, Surrey or Stoke on Trent (Hybrid working 3 days a week in the office) with regular travel between Stoke on Trent & Woking Surrey Offices **Salary:** £55,000-£58,000 per annum dependant on Experience, Plus £6000 annual car allowance, and 10% Annual Company Bonus Opportunity **Most People roles ask you to maintain processes.** This one asks you to improve them. We're looking for a Head of Talent and Growth to help shape the future of our People function and create a brilliant employee experience from attraction and onboarding through to development, performance and progression. This is a rare opportunity to join a People leadership team that is actively reimagining how HR operates. We're investing in capability, simplification, technology, AI and automation to create a modern People function that delivers real value to the business and our people. You'll work alongside the People Director and Head of People Operations, leading Talent Acquisition and Learning & Development whilst owning key people processes including performance reviews, talent calibration, job levelling, reward support and continuous improvement initiatives. If you're the type of person who constantly asks: _"Why do we do it this way?"_ and then actually goes and fixes it... we'd love to hear from you. **What You'll Be Doing?** This is a broad and varied role that sits at the intersection of talent, capability, reward and transformation. You'll: + Lead our Talent Acquisition and Talent Development teams. + Explore how AI, automation and technology can remove administration and help us work smarter. + Shape how we attract, develop and retain great people + Run annual performance reviews, talent discussions and calibration processes. + Support job architecture, job levelling and reward initiatives. + Drive people projects that simplify processes and improve employee experience. + Partner with senior leaders to identify future capability needs and talent opportunities. + Help build a connected, future focused People function that is fit for where our business is going next. **What We're Looking For** You might currently be: + A Senior HRBP with strong talent and OD experience + A Head of Talent + A Head of Learning and Development + A Talent and Development Manager ready for your next step + An Organisational Development specialist looking for broader exposure What matters most is that you're commercially minded, curious and passionate about helping organisations grow through people. You'll likely bring? + Experience leading Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, Learning & Development or Organisational Development programmes. + Strong understanding of performance management and talent reviews. + Experience delivering projects and change initiatives. + Confidence working with senior stakeholders and influencing decisions + A passion for continuous improvement and better ways of working. + Genuine curiosity about technology, AI and the future of work. **Why This Role Is Different?** You'll join a business that doesn't see HR as an administrative function. We're building a People team that is: + Data informed + Commercially focused + Future facing + Technology enabled + Obsessed with creating great employee experiences You'll have the freedom to challenge existing processes, introduce new ideas and make a visible impact across the organisation. Few roles at this level offer such a diverse remit across talent acquisition, leadership development, reward, performance, organisational capability and innovation. **Why Join Us at Acosta Group Europe as our Head of Talent & Growth?** At Acosta Europe, you'll be joining a team that is passionate about growth, innovation, and delivering excellence for our clients. This is a unique opportunity to influence at the highest level, accelerate your career, and shape the direction of a business with big ambitions. **Benefits:** **Income Focused:** Life Assurance 4 x annual salary. **Exceptional Health Benefits:** Medicash & BUPA Cover options **Future‑Focused Pension:** Contributions that grow with your length of service. **Generous Holidays:** 25 days annual leave + bank holidays. **Paid Volunteering Day:** Give back to your community. **Career Progression:** Access to Acosta University, internal development pathways, and opportunities to step into leadership. **Inclusive Culture:** Diverse, supportive and truly people‑first. At Acosta Europe, we believe diversity and inclusion are the foundation of innovation and success. We welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences, creating a culture where everyone feels valued and empowered to thrive. **If you're a strategic leader who thrives on driving impact and connecting people, priorities, and performance - we'd love to hear from you!** \#HeadOfTalent #TalentManagement #OrganisationalDevelopment #LearningAndDevelopment #PeopleLeadership #HRLeadership #PeopleTransformation #FutureOfWork #AIinHR #EmployeeExperience #LeadershipDevelopment #PeopleAndCulture #CareerOpportunity #HiringNow #SurreyJobs
