Oxford Economics, a leading economic forecasting and consulting firm, is looking to hire a Talent Development Lead. The post holder is responsible for shaping and implementing innovative learning and development initiatives, driving career progression strategies, overseeing early career programmes, and managing performance review cycles and appraisals. This role will champion a culture of learning and ensure the professional growth of employees, supporting Oxford Economics' talent development.
Key Responsibilities
Drive and promote first-class professional development by executing innovative learning experiences that align with the organisation’s evolving needs. Cultivate a robust learning culture across Oxford Economics. Collaborate with internal and external Subject Matter Experts to create comprehensive training agendas and materials, including templates, non-specialist content, and visuals. Ensure smooth enrolment and onboarding for new starters in priority learning programmes by producing high-quality learning resources and delivering selected onboarding and induction sessions. Develop and manage the performance review cycle and appraisal processes to ensure alignment with organisational goals and employee career progression. Provide support and guidance to managers on setting objectives and delivering meaningful performance feedback. Manage performance management issues, providing guidance and solutions that align with the company policies and goals. Develop a structured learning journey for the 2-year graduate programme, suggest improvements, and lead the creation of learning and development initiatives tailored to early career talent. Manage L&D projects from inception to completion, including organising key project meetings, developing project plans, defining budgets, and monitoring progress. Own and deliver ad hoc tasks and L&D initiatives as assigned by the Head of HR. Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
Strong understanding of innovative learning experiences and professional development. Ability to cultivate a robust learning culture. Experience in collaborating with Subject Matter Experts to create training materials. Proficiency in onboarding and induction processes. Expertise in performance review and appraisal processes. Strong communication skills for providing guidance to managers. Experience managing performance management issues. Ability to develop structured learning journeys for graduate programmes. Project management skills for L&D initiatives. Flexibility to handle ad hoc tasks as assigned. Benefits at Oxford Economics
Here are some of the benefits we offer in the UK to ensure you feel valued, supported, and thrive at work: Private Healthcare Employee Assistance Program Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave Workplace Nursery Scheme Cycle to Work Scheme Hybrid/Flexible Working Team Gatherings and Connection Boost! About Oxford Economics
Oxford Economics was founded in 1981 as a commercial venture with Oxford University’s business college to provide economic forecasting and modelling to UK companies and financial institutions expanding abroad. Since then, we have become one of the world’s foremost independent global advisory firms, providing reports, forecasts, and analytical tools on more than 200 countries, 250 industrial sectors, and 7,000 cities and regions. Our best-of-class global economic and industry models and analytical tools give us an unparalleled ability to forecast external market trends and assess their economic, social, and business impact. Headquartered in Oxford, England, with regional centres in London, New York, and Singapore, Oxford Economics has offices across the globe in more than 15 cities. We employ more than 400 professional economists, industry experts, and business editors—one of the largest teams of macroeconomists and thought leadership specialists. Our global team is highly skilled in a full range of research techniques and thought leadership capabilities, from econometric modelling, scenario framing, and economic impact analysis to market surveys, case studies, expert panels, and web analytics. Oxford Economics is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. Department : Human Resources Employment Type : Full Time Location : London, UK Workplace type : Hybrid Reporting To : Ahmed Salah
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Drive and promote first-class professional development by executing innovative learning experiences that align with the organisation’s evolving needs. Cultivate a robust learning culture across Oxford Economics. Collaborate with internal and external Subject Matter Experts to create comprehensive training agendas and materials, including templates, non-specialist content, and visuals. Ensure smooth enrolment and onboarding for new starters in priority learning programmes by producing high-quality learning resources and delivering selected onboarding and induction sessions. Develop and manage the performance review cycle and appraisal processes to ensure alignment with organisational goals and employee career progression. Provide support and guidance to managers on setting objectives and delivering meaningful performance feedback. Manage performance management issues, providing guidance and solutions that align with the company policies and goals. Develop a structured learning journey for the 2-year graduate programme, suggest improvements, and lead the creation of learning and development initiatives tailored to early career talent. Manage L&D projects from inception to completion, including organising key project meetings, developing project plans, defining budgets, and monitoring progress. Own and deliver ad hoc tasks and L&D initiatives as assigned by the Head of HR. Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
Strong understanding of innovative learning experiences and professional development. Ability to cultivate a robust learning culture. Experience in collaborating with Subject Matter Experts to create training materials. Proficiency in onboarding and induction processes. Expertise in performance review and appraisal processes. Strong communication skills for providing guidance to managers. Experience managing performance management issues. Ability to develop structured learning journeys for graduate programmes. Project management skills for L&D initiatives. Flexibility to handle ad hoc tasks as assigned. Benefits at Oxford Economics
Here are some of the benefits we offer in the UK to ensure you feel valued, supported, and thrive at work: Private Healthcare Employee Assistance Program Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave Workplace Nursery Scheme Cycle to Work Scheme Hybrid/Flexible Working Team Gatherings and Connection Boost! About Oxford Economics
Oxford Economics was founded in 1981 as a commercial venture with Oxford University’s business college to provide economic forecasting and modelling to UK companies and financial institutions expanding abroad. Since then, we have become one of the world’s foremost independent global advisory firms, providing reports, forecasts, and analytical tools on more than 200 countries, 250 industrial sectors, and 7,000 cities and regions. Our best-of-class global economic and industry models and analytical tools give us an unparalleled ability to forecast external market trends and assess their economic, social, and business impact. Headquartered in Oxford, England, with regional centres in London, New York, and Singapore, Oxford Economics has offices across the globe in more than 15 cities. We employ more than 400 professional economists, industry experts, and business editors—one of the largest teams of macroeconomists and thought leadership specialists. Our global team is highly skilled in a full range of research techniques and thought leadership capabilities, from econometric modelling, scenario framing, and economic impact analysis to market surveys, case studies, expert panels, and web analytics. Oxford Economics is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. Department : Human Resources Employment Type : Full Time Location : London, UK Workplace type : Hybrid Reporting To : Ahmed Salah
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