Job Title: Talent Development Partner
Location: Leeds, Manchester or Glasgow (Hybrid working available)
Company: Search Recruitment Group

About the Role:
We are looking for a Talent Development Partner to join our Talent Development function to support and elevate sales capability across the business.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working at the intersection of performance, learning, and people development. You will be responsible for delivering consultant development programmes, providing practical coaching to consultants and managers, and creating engaging, commercially relevant training that reflects the pace and demands of the market.

The role requires someone who can translate sales strategy, behaviours, and performance data into clear, engaging, and practical learning experiences that drive measurable performance improvement.

Key Responsibilities:
Consultant Development & Sales Capability
* Deliver consultant development programmes focused on sales capability, client and candidate management, and commercial performance.
* Provide desk-based and virtual coaching to support consultants at different stages of their career, from new starters through to experienced performers.
* Support managers in reinforcing learning through coaching, feedback, and performance conversations.
Learning Design & Delivery
* Design and deliver engaging learning solutions, including workshops, virtual sessions, and on-demand learning content.
* Continuously review and improve training content to ensure it reflects current market conditions, business priorities, and performance data.
* Support the evolution of development programmes in line with business strategy and capability needs.
Stakeholder Collaboration
* Work closely with Talent Development, senior leaders, and managers to identify capability gaps and development priorities.
* Use performance data, feedback, and business insight to shape learning interventions and coaching focus areas.
* Support wider talent and capability initiatives across the business.

Skills and Experience
Essential:
* Experience working within a recruitment or sales-led environment.
* Strong understanding of sales methodology, consultant behaviours, and desk performance drivers.
* Experience delivering training, coaching, or development support.
* Strong facilitation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
* Ability to translate business needs into practical, high-impact learning solutions.
Preferred / Desirable:
* Experience designing structured development programmes.
* Demonstrable coaching experience, with the ability to support performance and development conversations.
* Experience working within a fast-paced, multi-brand or multi-sector business.

Why Join Us?
This is a great opportunity to play a key role in shaping how we develop sales capability and performance across the business. You'll work closely with leaders and managers, support the growth of our consultants, and make a tangible impact on performance, engagement, and career development across the organisation.

Benefits:
* Flexible and Hybrid working
* FlexHoliday - buy and sell up to 5 days
* 22 Days Annual Leave plus 8 Days Bank Holiday (Increases Annually for up to 5 Years)
* Monthly Talent Development Upskill Training
* Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Eligibility to participate in all Regional/National company rewards and recognition schemes
* Electric or Hybrid Car Benefits Scheme
* Enhanced Maternity Pay
* Death in service benefit (3 x annual salary)

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.