Head, Talent Attraction, Selection & Development

Save the Children International has an exciting opportunity for a Head, Talent Attraction, Selection & Development to join our global team.

Team Purpose
To develop and implement innovative talent and learning strategies that attract, select, and nurture diverse talent in alignment with the organisation’s strategic objectives, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and inclusivity while ensuring compliance with organisational policies and principles of equity. By overseeing global talent management, succession planning, performance management, and leadership development, the team ensures leadership continuity and organisational growth. Through evaluating the effectiveness of these programmes, the team drives continuous improvement, equipping all employees with the skills and knowledge necessary to contribute to an inclusive and supportive workplace.

Role purpose
To lead the overarching strategy and execution of talent attraction, selection, and development at Save the Children International, ensuring alignment with organisational objectives and collaboration with key stakeholders. This role is vital in shaping and implementing effective talent acquisition strategies, leveraging data-driven insights to continually evolve our approach and optimise performance management. By fostering a commitment to our Employee Value Proposition, the Talent Attraction, Selection, and Development Lead plays a central role in cultivating an inclusive, equitable, and high-performing workforce.
 

Job Title: Head, Talent Attraction, Selection & Development

Reports To: Director of Talent & Learning

Work Pattern: Hybrid/Remote with flexible working options available 

Contract Length: Permanent

Grade: M4

Location: Any approved Save the Children International office location. For a full list of locations that Save the Children International can hire in, please visit: Hiring Locations

Time Zone (that the role holder must be available to work in): Any

Right to Work: The successful candidate must possess the unrestricted right to work in their current or preferred location for the duration of employment. 

International Travel Requirements: Yes, less than 5%

Budget Responsibility: None

People Management Responsibility: Yes, manager of a team of 3

Principle Accountabilities

• Owns overall talent strategy, goals, processes and works collaboratively with people partners, country teams, leadership to execute. 
• Owns talent acquisition strategy , including assessment and selection and quality checking (KPI), capability . 
• Uses data and insights to make recommendations that inform talent strategy that align with overall goals. 
• Owns Employee Value Propositions and works collaboratively to embed 
• Develops and maintains performance management strategy, ensuring that is aligned with overall organisational needs and goals 
• Work with OE and other stakeholders around aligning workforce strategy planning
   

Experience and Skills

Essential

1. Extensive experience; Developing and implementing talent and performance management strategies and initaitives with a focus on aligning such strategies to broader organisational objectives
2. Significant experience in thought leadership related to talent attraction, selection, development an d performance management strategies
3. Substantial experience in senior HR generalist or specialist roles, with experience in practical implementation 
4. Significant experience in integrating diversity, equity, and inclusion into our talent agenda
5. Considerable experience in adapating talent and perfomance in different geographcial contexts
6. Strategic Thinking: Ability to craft and execute an effective talent and performance management strategy aligned with organisational goals.
7. Data Analysis: Proficiency in using data and insights to inform and shape talent strategies.
8. Communication and interperonal Skills: Exceptional  relationship building skills with a commitment to fostering an inclusive environment combined with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
9. Problem-Solving: Creative and innovative approach to problem-solving and process improvement.
   Adaptability: Ability to navigate and lead through change in a dynamic environment.
    

Education and Qualifications 

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Working at Save the Children International

Save the Children is the world's leading organisation for children, employing ~25,000 staff. We save children's lives. We fight for their rights. We help them fulfil their potential. Through our work in 116 countries, we put the most deprived and marginalised children first.

We know that great people make a great organisation, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive environment where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

The work here is challenging but is also immensely rewarding. At Save the Children, you will be in good company, working with talented, like-minded individuals who are determined to ensure that all children survive, learn, and are protected. Your contribution will help ensure children's voices are heard at the highest levels, and that we achieve our global strategy, Ambition for Children 2030, and reach every last child.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and Equal Opportunities

DEI is core to our vision, values and global strategy. Save the Children is committed to creating a truly diverse, equitable and inclusive organisation, and one which will support us in our vision to ensure every child attains the right to survival, protection, development, and participation.

We are committed to equal employment opportunities, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, race, colour, ethnic origin, nationality, disability, marital or civil partnership status, gender reassignment, pregnancy and maternity, caring or parental responsibilities, age, or beliefs and religion. We are committed to diversifying our staff to better represent the communities we serve and actively welcome underrepresented groups to apply.

Reasonable adjustments will be made should any candidate invited to interview require this.

Our recruitment process:

1. Application review by our recruiting team based on your CV and cover letter
2. Two-stage competency-based interviews with the hiring team
3. Some recruitment may include an additional assessment or case study stage, or a third stage interview
4. If successful, you will receive a conditional offer of employment, followed by your contract subject to passing background checks

We need to keep children and adults safe so our selection process includes rigorous background checks and reflects our commitment to the protection of children and adults from abuse. All employees are expected to carry out their duties in accordance with our Code of Conduct and all policies and procedures relating to Anti-harassment, Health and Safety, Safeguarding, and DEI and Equal Opportunities.

Save the Children does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.