Talent Officer (111320-0326)

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.

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 attached as a PDF below.

In the People Function, we are committed to nurturing our talent and fostering a thriving community.

Our team ensures a supportive, inclusive and innovative working environment for all university colleagues. Come and join the team to help contribute to the success of our globally renowned institution.

Our purpose is to enable our people to thrive in an ever-changing environment to make a better world.

We want to be a People function that puts people at the heart of what we do and achieves a great employee experience. It is a place where you feel valued, are able to have your say and be heard, are proud to work and thrive, growing and achieving your potential.

For more information, please see here. 

We are a world-leading research-intensive university founded in 1965. We are ranked 74th in the world and 9th in the UK.* Additionally, 92% of our research is rated world-leading or internationally excellent.**

Find out more about us at warwick.ac.uk/about/.

* World University Ranking 2026, Complete University Guide 2026

** Research Excellence Framework 2021

CLOSING DEADLINE: Friday 22nd May 2026 at 11:55pm (UK Time)

To apply, please click APPLY below and submit your application by the closing deadline. 

You will be asked to include a CV and cover letter. Within these documents, please:

1. Outline your employment and education history (including your most recent employment).

2. Outline the reasons for your interest in this position.

3. Demonstrate how you meet the requirements of the role with clear reference to each of the essential and desirable criteria in the Job Description (PDF attached below).

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role, please submit your application as early as possible.

• Interview Date: Week commencing 8th or 15th June 2026
• Start Date: To be confirmed

Applications must be submitted by the closing deadline. Only applications submitted through our Careers Portal will be considered.

You are welcome to include any careers breaks you may have taken (e.g. parental/caring/long-term sick leave).

Please note that if you do not evidence the essential criteria, the hiring panel may not be able to shortlist your application. For guidance on how to format a cover letter, see here.

We provide a comprehensive range of benefits, including:

• An attractive pension scheme.
• 30 days holiday plus University Christmas closure.
• Generous parental/adoption leave policy.
• Onsite childcare facilities.
• Excellent learning and development opportunities.

We recognise the importance of a healthy work/life balance and offer access to flexible working arrangements. For more information, see here.

We are proud to be a Living Wage employer.