Talent Development Partner

Are you passionate about supporting people in their career and have experience of developing and managing talent or training initiatives? Can you motivate a team to deliver a fantastic high quality service and drive improvements?, In the Talent Development Partner role, you will be part of a friendly team who is passionate about delivering great things. Our team is focused on ensuring DWP Digital inspires, attracts, retains and develops brilliant people from all backgrounds - diversity is vital for us, for all roles - both technical and generalist and at all levels from entry level to senior leader. Whether it's apprenticeships, industrial placements, careers information, talent pipeline, diversity, inductions, upskilling events, leadership training or graduate schemes, we are central to ensuring that the right plans are in place for DWP Digital. We have huge ambitions to be the best place in Government to have a Digital career, so it's essential we are always reviewing and refreshing our portfolio so that we offer the most engaging and relevant opportunities, which is why we are looking for someone to join us to provide new ideas and lead on a range of talent initiatives. We encourage people with experience of working within a Digital or technology environment to apply for this role. In this role you will:

• Have the opportunity to use your broad expertise in a similar role - for example talent development, apprenticeships, early careers, L&D, career coaching - to make the right decisions on how we design and deliver exciting, impactful, inclusive and innovative activities.
• Work with colleagues to understand their Department's capability and development needs, provide options and the right advice on how best to meet their requirements and then put in place the most effective solution. This may include anything from recruiting apprentices, interns and trainees, to running events and workshops, to sourcing a new supplier, evaluating programme impact or creating information and guidance for colleagues.
• Understand all the existing activity that is happening across Digital, DWP and wider government, to ensure that we learn lessons, make continuous improvements and leverage joining up where possible.
• Work closely with stakeholders and can present ideas and facilitate discussions in an engaging and confident way. You will work with our Digital teams, including technical specialists, senior leaders, trainees and apprentices, HR, external suppliers, other government departments, and of course, your team mates within Digital Capability. It's therefore essential that you have exemplary communication skills and like working with people.
This is a really exciting and varied role, and one where you could be doing different things on each day. You will have a wonderful chance to create something special that will make a difference to new starters and existing colleagues that will enhance their careers and ensure DWP Digital is opening up its pathways and has the skills it needs in order to deliver the best services to the public.