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Oliver Brookes

Oliver Brookes

www.oliver-brookes.com

2 Jobs

5 Employees

About the Company

Oliver Brookes is a niche, independently owned HR search and selection business with great values and a modern outlook. With over 40 years combined specialist HR recruitment experience, we have developed strong long term partnerships across the UK and Internationally, built on trust, mutual understanding, respect and above all, the ability to identify the right person for the right role. Whether you are looking to recruit great talent for your business or your next career move, at the centre of everything we do is the firm belief that how we treat you is essential to our success. That is why we spend time truly getting to know you, we listen to you, we understand what you are looking for and we will find you a solution. We specialise in identifying, attracting and assessing talented Human Resources professionals from middle management to senior leadership levels across the UK and internationally. We work on both retained and contingent assignments and resource roles in all generalist and specialist areas of HR including Strategic Business Partners, Head of HR, Resourcing, Learning and Development, Reward, Employee Relations, HR Shared Services and OD professionals. We do this for both permanent and interim positions. As specialists in identifying talented HR professionals, we work across a variety of FTSE 100 and 250 industries including Retail, FMCG, Logistics, Manufacturing, Engineering, Financial Services, Pharmaceutical, Technology, Health and Education. We are proud of what we do and how we do it and we want to show you how good we are. We are not just about names on a database, we are about understanding what good looks like and where to find it. We are about engaging with that talent to really understand what drives and motivates them. Not all great talent will be a match for you - we aim to save you time and energy making sure you’re meeting the best people for the right roles.

Listed Jobs

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Oliver Brookes
Job Title
Talent Development Partner
Job Description
**Job Title:** Talent Development Partner **Role Summary** Partner with senior leaders and HR Business Partners to design, deliver and evaluate learning and talent solutions that align with organizational strategy. Own the full learning agenda—from onboarding to leadership development and apprenticeship programs—and drive performance improvements across both central and operational functions. **Expectations** - Deliver results in a fast‑paced, high‑growth environment. - Apply commercial insight and data‑driven decision making. - Communicate influence at all levels, providing constructive challenge and credibility. - Manage multiple priorities independently while collaborating across functions and locations. **Key Responsibilities** 1. Own the learning and talent lifecycle: onboarding, induction, leadership development, and apprenticeship initiatives. 2. Design and implement a performance framework to set expectations, assess outcomes, and support continuous development. 3. Diagnose capability gaps and create blended learning solutions (internal programmes, coaching, external providers). 4. Strengthen succession planning and talent calibration for critical roles. 5. Partner with senior leaders to review, enhance and fill gaps in current development plans. 6. Design, deliver and facilitate executive‑level management and leadership programmes. 7. Drive performance and engagement across headquarters and operational sites through tailored learning interventions. **Required Skills** - Strategic partnership with senior executives and HR teams. - Learning design and facilitation across blended formats. - Assessment of development needs and creation of performance frameworks. - Coaching and mentoring expertise. - Succession planning & talent calibration. - Strong data interpretation, reporting and KPI management. - Excellent written and verbal communication. - Commercial awareness and decision‑making. - Ability to handle multiple priorities in a dynamic setting. - Collaborative mindset across diverse functions and geographies. **Required Education & Certifications** - Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources, Education or related discipline. - Professional L&D/HR credential (e.g., CBIP, CPLP, ATD, PMI, SHRM). - Continuous professional development in Learning & Development, Talent Management or People Analytics.
London, United kingdom
Hybrid
06-03-2026
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Company Name
Oliver Brookes
Job Title
Head of Talent Acquisition
Job Description
Job title: Head of Talent Acquisition Role Summary: Lead the full-cycle recruitment strategy and operations for a fast‑growing PE‑backed e‑commerce company. Drive talent acquisition initiatives, create an Employer Value Proposition, shape DE&I strategy, and elevate the employer brand. Work closely with HR Business Partners and senior leaders to meet business growth and staffing needs. Expectations: - Deliver on a talent strategy that supports rapid scaling across technology, marketing, finance, commercial and operations functions. - Execute high‑volume, senior‑level searches while maintaining a superior candidate experience. - Lead continuous improvements of recruitment processes, metrics, and employer branding. - Present data-driven insights to influence hiring decisions and forecast workforce needs. - Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion in all hiring practices. Key Responsibilities: 1. Develop and implement an end-to-end talent acquisition strategy aligned with business goals. 2. Build and execute the Employer Value Proposition and DE&I framework. 3. Partner with HR Business Partners and senior leadership to define role requirements, competency models, and hiring priorities. 4. Lead all head‑office recruitment cycles, ensuring timely, quality hires across all functional areas. 5. Oversee and optimize recruiting technology stack, including ATS, social media, and direct sourcing tools. 6. Enhance the candidate journey with modern outreach, communication, and feedback mechanisms. 7. Measure and analyze recruitment metrics; report on key performance indicators to the Chief People Officer. 8. Provide mentorship and guidance to recruitment teams; drive best practices. Required Skills: - Proven experience managing senior‑level searches (Tech, Marketing, Finance, Commercial, Operations). - Strong operational and strategic talent‑acquisition capability; ability to balance execution with long‑term workforce planning. - Advanced stakeholder management and influencing skills; ability to collaborate with C‑suite leaders. - Expertise in ATS, social media sourcing, direct‑sourcing tactics, and employer branding. - Data‑driven decision making; proficiency in recruitment analytics and reporting. - Excellent communication, negotiation, and candidate‑experience design. - Familiarity with US hiring processes is highly desirable. Required Education & Certifications: - Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Marketing, or related field. - HR certifications such as SHRM‑CP, SHRM‑SM, HRCI SPHR, or equivalent preferred.
London, United kingdom
Hybrid
06-03-2026