Group Head of Talent, Performance & Culture

GROUP HEAD OF TALENT, PERFORMANCE & CULTURE

Location: London Victoria (hybrid model, minimum 3 days in office).

Nord Anglia Education – the world’s leading private school’s organisation is recruiting a Group Head of Talent, Performance & Culture. You will be joining the HR team in our London HQ.

London is our global headquarters where 200 colleagues across Finance, Risk, Corporate Development, Legal, HR, Marketing, Admissions & Communications (MAC) and Education drive the success of our 80+ schools in 30+ countries. By joining our fast paced and innovative organisation, you will be regularly liaising with our global team-mates from the Philippines to Peru, from Beijing to Boston and beyond.

If you have a global mindset, enjoy thinking outside the box and are prepared to go above and beyond to find solutions, then a career at Nord Anglia is for you.

In the role of Group Head of Talent, Performance & Culture, you will be responsible for shaping and delivering the talent strategy and our work on EDIB, well-being and culture on a global scale.  You will be highly experienced, collaborative and strategically focussed with a proven track record of building and executing talent strategies that align with organisation objectives and promote a culture of excellence.

The role:

As Group Head of Talent, Performance & Culture your focus will be to:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive global talent strategy that encompasses attraction, employer brand, talent development, performance, and succession planning.
• Support the CPO and CEO to develop succession planning, professional development and talent pipelines for the ExCo and wider senior team.
• Partner with senior leadership around the world to understand current and future key talent requirements and proactively manage talent initiatives to meet those needs.
• Lead the development of employer branding and talent marketing to enhance the company's reputation as an employer of choice and attract diverse talent from around the world.
• Support diversity, equality, inclusion and belonging (DEIB) initiatives, working with our diverse community of schools to ensure that every colleague can reach their full potential at work.
• Be the global lead for our Employee Engagement Survey and the work that flows from it including sharing good practice and supporting schools and teams with particular challenges.
• Implement best practices for performance management, including goal setting, performance reviews, feedback mechanisms, and talent calibration sessions.
• Provide guidance, coaching and support to the talent acquisition team, to ensure recruitment processes are efficient, effective, and attract top talent to the organisation.
• Provide regular reporting and analysis on key talent metrics, such as time-to-fill, cost-per-hire, turnover rates, employee engagement and performance metrics. 
• Use data-driven insights to inform decision-making and drive continuous improvement.

The Successful Candidate will possess:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field; Master's degree preferred.
• Significant (10-20 years) experience in talent acquisition, talent management or related HR roles, with proven experience in a leadership capacity.
• Demonstrated success in developing and implementing global talent strategies in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate teams to achieve goals and drive results.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organisation.
• Understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion principles and experience driving DEI initiatives within talent management processes.
• A commitment to and experience of well-being at work and developing a healthy workplace culture.
• Proven ability to think strategically and analytically, with a track record of using data and metrics to drive decision-making and measure success.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic and complex environment, with a growth mindset and a willingness to adapt to change.
• Global mindset and experience working with diverse teams and cultures across multiple geographies.

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About Us

Nord Anglia Education is the world’s leading international schools organisation. Our 80+ international schools are located in the Americas, Europe, China, Southeast Asia and the Middle East. Together, they educate more than 90,000 students from kindergarten through to the end of secondary education.  We are driven by one unifying philosophy: we are ambitious for our students, our people and our family of schools.

Our exclusive collaborations with prestigious institutions such as UNICEF, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), IMG Academy and the world-leading performing arts school Juilliard mean we’re at the forefront of educational thinking, while creating life-changing experiences for students.

By joining Nord Anglia Education you will become part of a committed and innovative team.  As a member of the world’s leading premium schools group you will be joining an active network of like-minded people across the world.

We encourage individuals to join us with our “Create your Future” mindset – we will provide you with a range of experiences and opportunities to enhance your skillset and you will be given the autonomy to grow your career. 

To Apply

On-line applications need to be directly through the Nord Anglia Education careers page and should include a CV.

At Nord Anglia Education, we are an equal opportunities employer dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. In our schools and offices around the world, we treat all colleagues fairly based on their skills and qualifications, without discrimination.

We value individuals from all backgrounds, including those with different abilities and neurodivergent conditions, as well as those who identify with protected characteristics.

Nord Anglia Education is committed to ensuring the highest possible safeguarding standards in our schools and we expect every employee to share this commitment.