Talent Officer (111320-0326)

Location: University of Warwick Campus, Coventry

About the Role  

Informal Queries

• For informal queries about the role, please contact Kerryanne Quinn (Head of Talent) at Kerryanne.quinn@warwick.ac.uk

Flexible Working

• We will consider applications for employment on a part-time or other flexible working basis (e.g. job share), despite the position being advertised as full-time.

We are seeking a proactive and forward-thinking Talent Officer to join our People team. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape and enhance how we attract, develop, and retain talent across the University.

You will play a key role in delivering inclusive and innovative talent initiatives, supporting the development of diverse talent pipelines while enhancing both employee and candidate experience.

Working closely with the Recruitment team and reporting to the Head of Talent, this role will have a strong focus on supporting and delivering talent development initiatives across the University. While experience in talent acquisition is beneficial, it is not essential; experience in talent development and supporting career progression is highly desirable.

About You  

The ideal candidate will be passionate about supporting talent development and creating opportunities for individuals to grow and progress.

You will bring experience within HR or Talent, with a strong understanding of talent development practices, and a track record of identifying development needs and contributing to initiatives that strengthen career pathways, succession planning, and retention.

You are analytical and comfortable using data and insights to understand workforce trends and inform practical, evidence-based improvements.

A confident communicator, you build strong relationships with stakeholders and work collaboratively to deliver people-focused solutions.

Proactive and well organised, you are comfortable managing projects and driving continuous improvement, with a focus on delivering meaningful impact across the employee lifecycle.

For details on the experience and skills required, please refer to the job description as a PDF below.

JD Talent Officer (111320).pdf – 230KB

CLOSING DEADLINE: Sunday 31st May 2026 at 11:55pm (UK Time)

Full details of the duties and selection criteria for this role can be found in the vacancy advert on the University of Warwick's jobs pages. You will be routed to this when you click on the 'Apply' button.

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