Head of Workforce Planning and Talent
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Position Overview & Specifications
This important position is an exciting opportunity to lead the development and implementation of strategic workforce planning framework at the University in support of our vision and core strategic goals. Your role in the development and embedding of workforce planning capacity and capability across the University will include supporting talent and succession planning, through the successful implementation of appropriate processes, tools and professional development.
You will be a senior leader in the People and OD Directorate and will work in close collaboration with colleagues in our Faculties, Strategic Change Office and Finance Directorate.
The Candidate
you will have:
- Chartered Membership of CIPD.
- Degree level qualification or equivalent professional experience.
- Prior experience of operating as a senior level HR professional leader in a complex organisation.
- Significant team leadership and people management experience.
- Successful track record of devising and implementing a workforce planning methodology in a large and complex organisation.
- Prior experience of developing talent pipelines and succession plans.
As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit
Hybrid working is an option for this role.
Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.
Please direct your enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews to:
Name: Helen Ashley
Email: helen.ashley@manchester.ac.uk
General enquiries:
Email: people.recruitment@manchester.ac.uk
Technical support:
Email: https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home
This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.
Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
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Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
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Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Head of Workforce Planning and Talent roles across The University of Manchester's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Colleges & Universities.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £56,048 - £66,890 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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