Future Talent Development Manager – Basingstoke

Company description

Location: Basingstoke (Hybrid)
Employment Type: Full time / Permanent
Business Area/Function: HR / Talent & Development
Thought The AA only provide roadside assistance? Think again.

For over 100 years, we’ve continued to evolve and adapt. Today, as the nation’s number one motoring organisation, we offer a range of excellent products and services to millions of customers from roadside assistance to home and motor insurance as well as providing the latest driving technologies. As we continue to expand, diversify, and modernise, joining us as our Future Talent Development Manager , you’ll play a key part to our success and join us on this exciting motoring journey.

This is the job

We are excited to announce a newly created role focused on developing strategies for future skills planning, professional development, career pathways, early careers, and apprenticeships. This role  offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact, drive change, and contribute strategically to our growth and innovation.

The successful candidate will engage with business leaders and HRBPs to identify and support current and future skills requirements, and build a strategy that future-proofs the AA. Key areas of focus will include digital and data.

What will I be doing?

• Assessing current and future skills needs, making recommendations to address potential gaps.
• Identifying external talent pipelines in key areas working alongside the TA team.
• Developing technical career pathways.
• Identifying critical internal talent and implement relevant development.
• Developing the apprenticeship and early careers strategy.

What do I need?

Capability, Knowledge and Experience:

• Experience in Talent Development with a focus on Future Skills.
• Proven stakeholder management skills and the ability to influence.
• Experience with talent boards and talent development.
• Strong ability to assess and understand capability gaps.
• Prior knowledge and experience in developing technical/professional skills.
• Proven experience in tracking, evaluating, and evidencing ROI for interventions.
• Successful track record in managing projects, programmes, and multiple initiatives.
• Knowledge of talent diagnostics and assessments.

Additional information

We’re always looking to recognise and reward our employees for the work they do. As a valued member of The AA team, you’ll have access to a range of benefits including:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays + holiday buying scheme
• Worksave pension scheme with up to 7% employer contribution
• Free AA breakdown membership from Day 1 plus 50% discount for family and friends
• Discounts on AA products including car and home insurance
• Employee discount scheme that gives you access to a car salary sacrifice scheme plus great discounts on healthcare, shopping, holidays and more
• Company funded life assurance
• Learning and development opportunities to support you to progress in your career
• Dedicated Employee Assistance Programme and a 24/7 remote GP service for you and your family

Plus, so much more!

We’re an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from everyone. The AA values diversity and the difference this brings to our culture and our customers. We actively seek people from diverse backgrounds to join us and become part of an inclusive company where you can be yourself, be empowered to be your best and feel like you truly belong. We have five communities to bring together people with shared characteristics and backgrounds (and their allies) to drive positive change.