Location: Woking, Surrey or Stoke on Trent (Hybrid working 3 days a week in the office) with regular travel between Stoke on Trent & Woking Surrey Offices

Salary: £55,000-£58,000 per annum dependant on Experience, Plus £6000 annual car allowance, and 10% Annual Company Bonus Opportunity

Most People roles ask you to maintain processes.

This one asks you to improve them.

We're looking for a Head of Talent and Growth to help shape the future of our People function and create a brilliant employee experience from attraction and onboarding through to development, performance and progression.

This is a rare opportunity to join a People leadership team that is actively reimagining how HR operates. We're investing in capability, simplification, technology, AI and automation to create a modern People function that delivers real value to the business and our people.

You'll work alongside the People Director and Head of People Operations, leading Talent Acquisition and Learning & Development whilst owning key people processes including performance reviews, talent calibration, job levelling, reward support and continuous improvement initiatives.

If you're the type of person who constantly asks:

"Why do we do it this way?"

and then actually goes and fixes it...

we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Be Doing?

This is a broad and varied role that sits at the intersection of talent, capability, reward and transformation.

You'll:

Lead our Talent Acquisition and Talent Development teams.
Explore how AI, automation and technology can remove administration and help us work smarter.
Shape how we attract, develop and retain great people
Run annual performance reviews, talent discussions and calibration processes.
Support job architecture, job levelling and reward initiatives.
Drive people projects that simplify processes and improve employee experience.
Partner with senior leaders to identify future capability needs and talent opportunities.
Help build a connected, future focused People function that is fit for where our business is going next.

What We're Looking For

You might currently be:

A Senior HRBP with strong talent and OD experience
A Head of Talent
A Head of Learning and Development
A Talent and Development Manager ready for your next step
An Organisational Development specialist looking for broader exposure

What matters most is that you're commercially minded, curious and passionate about helping organisations grow through people.

You'll likely bring?

Experience leading Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, Learning & Development or Organisational Development programmes.
Strong understanding of performance management and talent reviews.
Experience delivering projects and change initiatives.
Confidence working with senior stakeholders and influencing decisions
A passion for continuous improvement and better ways of working.
Genuine curiosity about technology, AI and the future of work.

Why This Role Is Different?

You'll join a business that doesn't see HR as an administrative function.

We're building a People team that is:

Data informed
Commercially focused
Future facing
Technology enabled
Obsessed with creating great employee experiences

You'll have the freedom to challenge existing processes, introduce new ideas and make a visible impact across the organisation.

Few roles at this level offer such a diverse remit across talent acquisition, leadership development, reward, performance, organisational capability and innovation.

Why Join Us at Acosta Group Europe as our Head of Talent & Growth?

At Acosta Europe, you'll be joining a team that is passionate about growth, innovation, and delivering excellence for our clients. This is a unique opportunity to influence at the highest level, accelerate your career, and shape the direction of a business with big ambitions.

Benefits:

Income Focused: Life Assurance 4 x annual salary.

Exceptional Health Benefits: Medicash & BUPA Cover options

Future‑Focused Pension: Contributions that grow with your length of service.

Generous Holidays: 25 days annual leave + bank holidays.

Paid Volunteering Day: Give back to your community.

Career Progression: Access to Acosta University, internal development pathways, and opportunities to step into leadership.

Inclusive Culture: Diverse, supportive and truly people‑first.

At Acosta Europe, we believe diversity and inclusion are the foundation of innovation and success. We welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences, creating a culture where everyone feels valued and empowered to thrive. If you're a strategic leader who thrives on driving impact and connecting people, priorities, and performance — we'd love to hear from you!

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