Learning and Talent Development Partner

Could you use your skills to support development for a diverse and talented workforce in a complex and rewarding environment?

This post is offered as a 6 month fixed term contract until 2 May 2027 or secondment for internal staff (Maternity Cover).

We are looking for someone to join the St Mungo's People, Culture and Inclusion function as our interim Learning and Talent Development Partner. Joining the Learning & Development team you will play a key role in helping the organisation identify, support, and retain diverse talent through inclusive and impactful development initiatives.

In the role of Learning and Talent Development Partner you will collaborate across teams to help design strategies that enable all colleagues to thrive, with a strong focus on improving outcomes for Global Majority colleagues through positive action.

Over the 6 months period you will:

• Maintain a range of talent development initiatives that support both individual and organisational needs across St Mungo's such as our STEPS career development programme, coaching and mentoring schemes and apprenticeship/qualification opportunities.
• Support the evolution of our talent management work utilising new systems and processes.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues within the People, Culture and Inclusion team and across St Mungo's towards the aims and objectives of our people strategy.

Whilst our main office is currently in Farringdon, London, we are flexible and encourage a blended working pattern 2 days on site, working from home and across other London or St Mungo's hub locations. More details will be provided at interview stage.

About you

We're looking for someone who is passionate about talent development, with a drive for impactful learning design and delivery. You'll be creative, proactive, and able to motivate people at all levels to foster a learning culture.

If you bring the following, we'd love to hear from you:

• Experience identifying or enabling identification of talented, high-performing individuals.
• A proven track record of implementing inclusive talent development and career progression initiatives.
• Experience designing and delivering impactful, creative management and leadership learning that makes a measurable difference.
• Strong understanding of positive action to improve outcomes for underrepresented groups, with the ability to lead and embed these initiatives.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to build strong, collaborative relationships.
• Ability to monitor and evaluate development schemes to ensure they remain relevant, impactful, and aligned with people strategy.
• Facilitation and coaching skills, with the ability to support others to grow in these areas.

St Mungo's are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strongly encourage applications from all under-represented groups.

How to apply

To view the job description and guidance on completing your application form, please click on the 'document' tab on the advert page on our website.

To find out more and apply please go to the St Mungo's careers page on our website.

Closing date: 10am on 17 August 2026

Interview and assessments on: 2-4 September 2026

We're eager to learn about the real you! That's why we kindly ask candidates to avoid using AI tools when completing their application forms. Your unique experiences, skills, and abilities are what make you stand out, and we value authentic, personal responses that accurately reflect your experiences, skills, knowledge and abilities which reflect your story and potential.

What we offer

• Excellent Development and Growth Opportunities
• A Diverse and Inclusive Workplace
• Great Pay and Other Benefits