Talent Development Manager

We are seeking a proactive and commercially aware Talent Development Manager to drive the design and delivery of our people development strategy across the business. This is a key role responsible for identifying capability gaps, building structured development pathways, and embedding a high-performance culture that supports our continued growth. You will work closely with senior leaders to ensure our people have the skills, behaviours, and tools required to deliver high-quality projects and achieve business objectives., Talent & Performance Management

• Conduct skills gap analysis to identify current and future capability needs.
• Lead the annual 9-box grid talent review process, supporting succession planning and performance management.
• Design and implement a High Performance Programme.
• Support goal setting and performance processes, including balanced scorecard frameworks.

Learning & Development

• Develop and deliver behavioural and technical development pathways across the business.
• Design learning plans and development outcomes aligned to business objectives.
• Promote and drive adoption of internal and external learning platforms (e.g. Talent Hub, LinkedIn Learning).
• Support onboarding by delivering structured induction programmes for all new starters.

Culture & Engagement

• Embed company mission, vision, and values into all development initiatives.
• Integrate competency frameworks into performance and development processes.
• Collaborate with wider group / external stakeholders to ensure a joined-up approach to talent development.

Compliance & Mandatory Training

• Manage and track mandatory training and compliance, ensuring 100% completion.
• Maintain accurate, auditable training records.
• Oversee training requirements such as CSCS cards, SMSTS certifications, First Aid and Fire Marshal coverage.

Systems & Reporting

• Manage and utilise key systems including Entomo, Astute, BambooHR, TalentHub & LinkedIn Learning.
• Use data and insights measure effectiveness and continuously improve development initiatives.

Do you have experience in Performance management?, * Proven experience in Talent Development or Learning & Development, ideally within the construction or built environment sector.

• Strong experience designing and implementing talent and performance frameworks.
• Ability to partner with senior stakeholders and influence across a project-based environment.
• Experience developing structured learning and development pathways (technical and behavioural).
• Knowledge of compliance and mandatory training requirements within construction (e.g. CSCS, SMSTS, H&S).
• Strong understanding of performance management, succession planning, and talent reviews.
• Data-driven, with the ability to measure impact and demonstrate ROI.
• Comfortable managing multiple systems and driving adoption of learning platforms.

Pulled from the full job description

• Employee discount
• Gym membership
• Life insurance
• Company pension
• On-site gym
• Private medical insurance
• Cycle to work scheme, Ensuring you have a work-life balance and stay healthy and happy is important to London Square. We offer the following core benefits.

• Competitive compensation package, car allowance and discretionary bonus.

• Private Medical Insurance.

• Group Pension Scheme and Life Insurance.

• 25 Days holiday plus bank holidays including a holiday trading scheme and long service days

In addition to these core benefits, we offer other benefits which may result in tax or money savings. Some of these include:

• Mobile Phone Allowance

• Dental Cover

• Bupa Employee Assistance

• Virtual GP Service

• Salary sacrifice scheme for electric vehicles

• Cycle to Work

• Gym Membership corporate discounts

• Health Cash Plan

• Perkpal (shopping discounts)

• Tech Scheme

• Payroll Giving
• Free onsite gym (head office)
• Free breakfast & lunch (head office)

Our Commitment

Our success is driven by our people. We’re an energetic, entrepreneurial business where ideas are backed, responsibility comes early, and everyone plays a part in shaping what we build and how we work. As we grow, we’re looking for talented people who want to help make London a better place to live and who want to grow with us.

At London Square, our success isn’t just about numbers - it’s about people, place and purpose. As a fast-growing developer focused on London, our mission is simple: to create places that reflect the capital at its best - dynamic, diverse and full of life. Over the past two years, we’ve brought more than £2bn of capital into London living - and we’re only getting started. We are part of Aldar, the UAE’s leading real estate developer, investor, and manager. Together, we are committed to creating world-class developments, anchored in high quality design, sustainability, and outstanding customer service., At London Square, we believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce leads to better innovation, productivity, and overall success., We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for all employees, regardless of their background or identity, to develop and promote a diverse culture that reflects the communities we serve.