Talent and Development Consultant

Full-time

Ashford - Remote

Competitive

39hrs per week

Job Description

We are currently recruiting a passionate and experienced Talent & Development Consultant to join our Talent & Development team, supporting our Commercial and Central Functions across Sysco GB.

Reporting to the Talent & Development Business Partner, this role plays a key part in executing our Talent & Development Strategy, helping to build leadership capability, strengthen talent pipelines and support business performance. Working closely with HR Business Partners, business leaders and subject matter experts, you will design, deliver and embed impactful learning and talent solutions that create lasting behavioural change and support our future growth ambitions.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced talent and development professional who enjoys partnering with stakeholders, facilitating engaging programmes and turning strategic priorities into practical development solutions that make a measurable difference.

This role offers a remote working arrangement from anywhere within the UK.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities:

Execute the Talent & Development Strategy across Commercial and Central Functions, ensuring learning and talent initiatives are aligned to business priorities.

Partner with HR Business Partners and business leaders to identify capability needs and deliver effective development solutions.

Design, facilitate and embed high-quality blended learning programmes that build leadership, professional and behavioural capability.

Manage learning and talent initiatives from planning through to implementation, ensuring delivery to agreed timelines and quality standards.

Deliver engaging workshops, development programmes and learning interventions that drive business performance and colleague growth.

Support talent development, succession planning and leadership capability initiatives to strengthen talent pipelines across the business.

Measure programme effectiveness and use feedback, data and insight to continuously improve the learner experience and demonstrate business impact.

Build strong relationships with leaders, HR colleagues and subject matter experts to ensure successful implementation and adoption of development initiatives.

Support strategic Talent initiatives, including apprenticeship, graduate and centralised development programmes.

Collaborate with colleagues across the Talent & Development team to share best practice, improve consistency and drive continuous improvement.

Contribute to wider Sysco GB and European Talent programmes where required.

About You:

You'll have experience within Talent & Development or Learning & Development and be confident designing, delivering and embedding learning solutions that drive capability and performance. You will be a strong facilitator with the ability to build credibility and influence stakeholders at all levels.

We're looking for someone who is organised, commercially aware and passionate about helping people develop and succeed.

You will ideally have:

Experience in Learning & Development, Talent Development or Organisational Development.

Experience designing and delivering blended development programmes.

Strong facilitation, communication and stakeholder management skills.

The ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively.

Experience evaluating learning effectiveness and using insights to drive improvement.

A collaborative approach and the ability to work effectively within a matrix organisation.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Talent & Development professional looking to deliver impactful learning solutions, develop future talent and play a key role in shaping capability across Sysco GB.

What you’ll receive:

Car/ Travel Allowance: £5500 per annum

Private Medical: Single Cover

Early Access to Your Earnings: Use our dedicated Wage Stream app to access your earned salary whenever you need it, helping you manage your finances with ease and confidence.

Flexible Time Off: Take advantage of the option to purchase additional annual leave.

Comprehensive Wellbeing & Health Support: Benefit from our Employee Assistance Programme, offering confidential mental health support, 24/7 GP appointments, physiotherapy, flu vaccinations, eye tests and a wide range of health services for you and your family.

Competitive Pension Scheme: Secure your future with our robust pension plan designed to help you plan long term.

Life Assurance: Peace of mind with life assurance coverage designed to protect you and your loved ones.

Exclusive Discounts: Enjoy access to Sysco Perks, where you’ll find discounts on everything from gym memberships to your weekly grocery shop.

Special Sysco Product Discounts: Get the chance to purchase our food products at significantly reduced prices.

Free Mortgage Advice: Navigate the property market with confidence thanks to complimentary expert mortgage guidance.

Enhanced Family-Friendly Leave: Our policies support you through important life moments, offering greater flexibility and care for you and your family.

Location: Ashford, England

Additional Information

At Sysco GB everyone is welcome. We don’t want you to ‘fit our culture’ we want you to help define it and we actively celebrate the unique talents of each and every colleague. We don’t just look at your CV, we’re more focused on who you are and your potential. As part of our values, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone has a voice, is appreciated and has the same opportunities. We work hard to ensure that everyone feels part of our business, as we care for one another and connect the world through food and trusted partnerships. Our ultimate goal is to ensure that everyone belongs and thrives at Sysco GB and we recognise that Sysco GB can only thrive when everyone feels they belong. We'll do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, speak to our resourcing team who will be happy to support you.