Talent Partner - UKIMEA/EUR (Talent Partnering & Development)
🔍 London, Greater London, United Kingdom
Joining Arup
Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world.
The Arup People Function is undergoing an exciting period of transformation, moving towards a new global operating model. This will ensure we are set up to streamline our processes and align our global delivery to ensure an excellent member experience that reflects our values and supports the Arup strategy.
This is a hybrid role and we are open to applicants based a commutable distance from one of our offices in either the UK or Europe.
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The Opportunity
As we move to this new operating model, we are establishing a new Community of Expertise, bringing together talent management and leadership learning expertise. This team operates within a matrix organisation spanning five regions, our global functions, and over 30 countries to deliver integrated talent and learning initiatives that empower and inspire our members.
The Talent Partner reports to the Global Director of Talent and is an integral part of the Talent and Learning (CoE). Our globally integrated team operates within a matrix organisation spanning five regions, our other global functions, and over 30 countries to deliver integrated talent and learning initiatives that empower and inspire our members.
The primary focus of this role is to provide high-quality professional expertise and work closely with People Partners to embed an integrated approach for talent management within the region(s) that builds leadership capability.
This role is highly collaborative, partnering with Regional People Directors, People Partners, and other People team COEs to influence and implement the talent plan and oversee annual talent processes within the region(s) including talent review, succession planning, promotions and director transitions.
You will:
- Use talent data and insights to develop regional talent plans that align with both global and regional priorities, including key milestones and deliverables.
- Partnering with the People Partners, ensure the quality and consistency in the application the annual talent processes in line with the annual cadence, including timelines and key milestones.
- Work with the Region People Director and People Partners to identify credible regional succession plans for key leadership roles, identifying strengths, risks, and opportunities to enhance and diversify the leadership pipeline.
- Taking a holistic approach to managing key termed appointments within the region (s) ensuring succession is in place and senior transitions are managed according to the Leadership Transitions Framework.
- Influence the design of talent management tools, methodologies, and cadence, prioritising user experience and local contexts and cultures.
- Drive and coach stakeholders on diversity, equity, and inclusion within talent management practices, engaging EDI colleagues as appropriate.
At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective – in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas.
You will have the opportunity do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve.
Is this role right for you?
We are looking for people who:
- Have extensive exposure within HR, Talent Management, People partnering, organizational development or related
- Hold strong past performance of driving collaboration to achieve objectives with influencing and embedding change in an organization and in teams
- Are able to manage conflicting priorities while balancing immediate needs with longer-term business goals using your strong and clear communication, stakeholder management and influencing skills.
- Can research, prepare, and present board papers, data-directed reports, business cases, and proposals, presenting information to support decision-making through effective data scrutiny, presentation, and storytelling.
- Are Self -motivated with positive energy, a growth mindset and passion for continuous improvement.
Not ready to apply just yet, or have a few questions? Contact Garry Byfield at garry.byfield@arup.com. Please note, to ensure we remain GDPR compliant do not send your CV directly to us via this email.
What we offer you
At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together.
Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.
We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts.
We also provide Private medical insurance, Life assurance, Accident insurance and Income protection cover. In addition, you’ll have access to flexible benefits to help you look after all aspects of your wellbeing and give you the freedom and flexibility to find the best solutions for you, your family, and your individual needs.
Different people, shared values
Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence.
Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup.
We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please contact Liz Wigley - Liz.Wigley@arup.com to let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application or interview process, and/or to perform the essential functions of the role. We will do everything we can to support you.
Our Application Process
To understand what to expect next, please visit https://www.arup.com/careers/recruitment-process/
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Closing Date - 5th February 2025