Talent Development Partner

Talent Development Partner Talent Development Partner Salary: £42,394 + excellent benefits Location: Wooburn Green, High Wycombe Hybrid working: 2 days per week in the office, 3 days per week from home Contract: Permanent Hours: Full time, 37 hours per week (Monday–Friday) Are you looking to join a growing, values-led organisation with a clear social purpose? At SettleParadigm, we’re proud to be the largest housing group in the region, managing over 30,000 homes across Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, and Hertfordshire. Everything we do is about delivering excellent services, high quality homes, neighbourhoods we can be proud of and maximising number of new affordable homes we build. Through our merger we’ve brought together shared values, skills and ambition, so we can build more affordable homes and make an even bigger difference in the communities we serve If you're ready to grow your career in a supportive, inclusive environment while helping to shape stronger communities, we’d love to welcome you on our journey. Together, we’re building a better future. About the Role We’re looking for a proactive and credible Talent Development Partner to support the design, delivery and continuous improvement of our learning and development offer, with a particular focus on mandatory, compliance and Health & Safety training across our Property Services workforce. This is not a traditional L&D role. You’ll blend strategic talent development with hands‑on compliance management, ensuring our large trades and operational teams have the right skills, accreditations and confidence to work safely, professionally and in line with regulatory requirements. You’ll partner closely with the Talent Development Manager and Talent Development Partner, leaders, managers, Health & Safety colleagues and external training providers to identify development needs, shape practical learning solutions and ensure mandatory training is well‑managed, well‑understood and consistently completed. You’ll also play a key role in building leadership capability, supporting apprenticeships and strengthening our learning culture across the organisation. This role reports to the Talent Development Manager and works with colleagues at all levels across SettleParadigm. Key Responsibilities: Lead and evolve our learning and development strategy, aligning it to organisational priorities and future skills needs Oversee all mandatory, compliance and Health & Safety training for Property Services, ensuring strong completion, assurance and reporting Partner with leaders and managers to identify development needs using performance, retention and workforce insight Design, commission and deliver learning solutions that are practical, high‑impact and value for money Champion and manage the Learning Management System, ensuring accurate data, meaningful reporting and a positive user experience Work closely with Health & Safety colleagues to ensure learning supports a safe working environment and regulatory compliance Develop leadership and management programmes that build confident, inclusive and effective leaders Lead and coordinate apprenticeship programmes, ensuring strong take‑up and positive outcomes Champion CPD and professional pathways across the organisation Embed evaluation and impact measurement into all learning activity Build trusted relationships with managers and colleagues, acting as a development partner rather than a transactional training provider Collaborate across People & Culture to embed learning into everyday practice What We’re Looking For You’re an organised, forward‑thinking learning professional who understands how development, compliance and capability work together to support colleague experience, service quality and organisational performance. You’re comfortable working strategically and operationally, and you bring a solutions‑focused mindset to everything you do. Must haves: Experience in a learning, talent or organisational development role Knowledge of mandatory, compliance and Health & Safety training requirements Strong communication and influencing skills Ability to analyse learning needs and evaluate impact Confidence using digital platforms and systems Commitment to professionalism, CPD and continuous improvement Nice to haves: Experience delivering leadership development or apprenticeship programmes Awareness of sector learning trends and professional standards Ability to design digital and blended learning solutions Relevant L&D, HR or coaching qualification, or working towards one ⁠Experience designing and delivering organisation‑wide learning programmes ⁠Understanding of L&D best practice Benefits At SettleParadigm, we believe in creating an environment where our people feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow. Our comprehensive benefits and rewards package reflects this commitment. annual salary: £42,394 per annum 25 days holiday, increasing with service, plus Christmas closure and buy options Generous pension scheme – up to 9.5% employer contribution via salary sacrifice Family-friendly leave : Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave Health cash plan – claim up to £1,800 for everyday health costs (plus free kids’ cover) Life cover and income protection Flexible working – hybrid options, modern offices, free parking & EV charging And that’s just the beginning! We’re also thrilled to provide: Mental Health First Aiders available to support Car leasing via salary sacrifice (for permanent colleagues subject to conditions) Funded training, qualifications & apprenticeships 3 paid volunteering days in the local communities Peer-recognition rewards platform Paid professional subscription (one per year) Working Hours 37 hours per week. Our Commitment We are committed to creating an inclusive workforce, by reflecting and representing the diversity of the communities we serve. We would like to encourage applications from disadvantaged socio-economic backgrounds; people who identify as disabled, neurodiverse, members of the LGBTQ+ community and people from underrepresented groups. Accessibility and Adjustments We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and we’ll always endeavour to be as accommodating as possible. Please let us know in advance of any suitable arrangements required. Due to the nature of some of our roles involving work with vulnerable members of society, this post may be subject to a basic or enhanced Criminal Disclosure, which will be carried out when a conditional offer is made. Please ensure you fully answer the questions on the application form. Closing Date: 07/06/2026 We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the closing date should we find a suitable candidate. Department Strategy & Business Services Locations High Wycombe Remote status Hybrid Yearly salary £42,394 Employment type Full-time About SettleParadigm We are a growing, values-driven organisation with a clear social purpose. Our commitment is long-term: to our colleagues, residents, and communities. We want to be a place where people love to work, where everyone can belong, and where professionalism and passion shine through in everything we do. If you’d like to make a real difference to people’s lives while developing your career in a supportive and inclusive environment, we’d love to hear from you!