People Development Manager

People Development Manager

About u

sCF is a leading consultancy dedicated to making a lasting impact on health and healthcare. We work with leaders and frontline teams to improve health, transform healthcare, embed life science innovation and boost growth through investment

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Our consultancy serves the entire healthcare sector, from healthcare systems and life sciences to health tech and sector suppliers. CF’s multi-disciplinary team provides end-to-end services, spanning strategy, finance, performance, organisational improvement, data and digital. We also create optimal policy conditions for healthcare advancements through evidence-based thought leadership, taking a proactive stance on key issue

s.As an inclusive and values-driven organisation, we are committed to excellence and are honoured to have received multiple industry awards. With unmatched access to UK healthcare data and specialist data science expertise, our consultants are a driving force for delivering positive and meaningful chang

e.
About the r

oleReporting directly to our Chief People Officer, you’ll sit at the heart of our People Strategy, driving high-impact development experiences across learning, performance and talent. If you’re passionate about creating meaningful change and enabling others to thrive, this is your opportunity to own and evolve the frameworks that shape careers across

CF.This isn’t just an L&D role. This is your chance to lead transformation in a business that takes development seriously. Every team member receiv es 10+ days of training a y ear, including a fully accredited programme that supports Chartered Management Consultant status. You’ll be the strategic mind and creative force behind that journ

ey.As we expand across the UK and grow our international presence, you’ll play a key role in scaling our people offering while preserving the quality, ambition and care that defines our cultu

re.
Responsibili

tiesYou will lead across the following ar

eas:
Performance and Develo

• pmentOwn our performance management framework and ensure it’s embedded across the bus
• inessEquip line managers and Development Sponsors to have impactful 1:1s, coaching conversations and review discus
• sionsLead our OKR programme and help teams and individuals set goals that drive g
• rowthEmbed a culture of feedback and career planning, with clear development pathways and
• toolsSupport the business with coaching and guidance on team dynamics, performance issues and development conversa
• tionsManage our Assessment & Development Committee and act as a trusted advisor on progression read

iness
Learning and Devel

• opmentDesign a standout learning offering that positions CF as an employer of
• choiceIntroduce and manage an LMS and develop a flexible mix of in-person, online and on-demand le
• arningDeliver an annual training calendar that’s responsive to business needs and employee fe
• edbackBuild and evolve our wellbeing learning of
• feringCollaborate with the CEO to design and deliver a top-tier leadership development pro
• grammeOversee our onboarding programme so new hires feel successful from d
• ay oneManage accreditation pathways (e.g. ChMC, CIMA, RSS) and our external development partne
• rshipsMaximise the impact of the learning budget and measure learning effecti

veness
Career pathing and skills

• growthOwn and evolve our career pathways, competency frameworks and skills
• matrixUse our skills matrix to support development planning, succession and res
• ourcingIdentify skills gaps and future needs across key talen
• t poolsLead succession planning with the SLT to identify and nurture high-potential
• talentDevelop and run our secondment and shadowing programmes to give our employees fresh, hands-on expe
• riencesCreate innovative opportunities for skill-b

uilding
Qualifications and Exp

erience We're not necessarily looking for someone CIPD qualified or with a certain level of education, but we are looking for a collaborative, innovative and friendly Learning professional who enjoys rolling up their sleeves and jumping into the thick of the action, someone who is tech savvy, results oriented and loves delivering work to the highest standards. You will likely have a combination of the following skills and att

• ributes:
  5+ years prior experience in a people development role with hands on experience of learning and development as well as performance management within a professional services en
• vironmentExperience working with stakeholders outside of a people
• functionKnowledge of LMS admin
• istrationYou will be a self-starter who is action oriented and able to thrive in an entrepreneurial, fast paced en
• vironmentExceptional communication and relationship-building skills to influence across a
• ll levelsData will be your best friend. You will be someone who makes data driven decisions and recommendations to help us achieve our desired people and business
• outcomesYou will understand project management principles and be interested in developing in this area, in order to deliver projects to agreed

deadlines
Flexibl

e working
We follow a hybrid working model that balances in person connections and remote work to drive exceptional client impact. We enjoy working in person together with clients and colleagues and work where clients nee

d us to be.In supporting flexibility and remote working, team members can work from home one day per week as standard. Additionally , we offer 44 remote working day s per year which can be used to top up your working from home days and enable you to work from home up to two days per week-subject to client needs. Alternatively, you could use your allowance in blocks to manage school holidays or other commitments. Our core in person working hours are from 10am until 4pm allowing you that extra flexibility to manage your schedule in a way that wor

ks for y

• ou.
  BenefitsHoliday entitlement: 25 days/year for staff and 30 days/ year for leadership, increasing by 1 day for every year of service up to a maximum of 35 days of holi
• day per yearWe contribute 7% of your salary into your pension, while you contribute 3% (or more
• if you like)Access to a flexible benefits programme giving you the chance to increase pension contributions, gain access to a cash plan or benefit from a ClassPass
• subscriptionAnnual leave purchase: employees with less than 35 days annual leave entitlement are able to purchase additional annua
• l leave daysIncome protection: in the event of long-term incapacity and a qualifying claim, 75% of salary
• will be paidEnhanced sick pay benefit beyond Statutory Sick Pay for up to a total 12
• weeks in any12-month periodLife insurance covering four times your basic salary in a tax-free lump sum payable to your beneficiaries in the event of your death whils
• t in serviceEnhanced family leave policies: additional pay for parents who have a b
• aby or adoptAccess to an interest free loan of u
• p to £10,000Access to an interest-free season ticket loan, repayable by 12 monthly
• instalmentsWorkplace nursery scheme: access to a scheme to help working parents save tax and NI on the cost of the
• nursery careFlexible working policy: including 44 remote working da
• ys each yearAn employee assistance and wellness Program: including access to telephone counselling, life coaching, interactive tools online and digital content downloadable from LifeworksSeasonal flu jabs: provided by Bo
• ots annuallyEye care tests: vouchers and discounts at Vision ExpressRide to work scheme, saving up to 42% on bikes and cycling accessories at

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