Talent Manager

About Us:

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is on a mission to be the UK’s most successful independent beverages company. From global lager brands Efes and Orion to celebrated domestic breweries such as Gipsy Hill, Curious, Portobello, Wild, and St. Peter's, we offer a differentiated, authentic portfolio of brands and supported by an unmatched level of service to customers and consumers.

This role can be based at either Bungay, Suffolk or Vauxhall, London. Regular travel to company sites is required.

Role Overview:

This newly created role will be responsible for owning and driving performance management across the organisation, alongside supporting learning and development, leadership capability, engagement, and recognition initiatives.

You will lead the implementation and continuous improvement of performance frameworks. Success in this role will directly impact the company's performance by embedding a culture of high achievement, engagement, and continuous development.

In this role, you will be the go-to expert on performance management. You will ensure managers are trained, capable, and held accountable for developing their teams.

Key Responsibilities:

Performance Management

• Own and drive the organisation's performance management framework
• Ensure managers consistently hold performance check-ins, goal-setting sessions, and meaningful development conversations
• Train and support managers to set SMART goals and manage performance effectively
• Confidently challenge managers and senior leaders where goals or performance practices are not aligned or effective
• Provide practical guidance and support to managers on performance, development, and engagement matters
• Develop resources, templates, and toolkits to help managers lead their teams effectively
• Monitor completion, quality, and impact of performance reviews across the business
• Maintain accurate performance data and reporting within HiBob HR system
• Identify high performers and support targeted development plans to maximise impact

Learning & Development

• Lead learning and development initiatives that support performance improvement and capability growth
• Identify training needs and organise programmes
• Monitor effectiveness of development initiatives
• Deliver training and guidance for managers to enhance leadership and performance management skills
• Hold managers accountable for developing their teams and delivering on performance objectives

Employee Engagement

• Lead initiatives to maintain high engagement and motivation levels
• Run engagement surveys, analyse results, and help managers implement action plans
• Monitor engagement trends and provide recommendations

Culture & Recognition

• Support initiatives that reinforce company values and high-performance behaviours
• Lead employee recognition programmes that celebrate achievement and contribution
• Encourage a culture of recognition across teams

What We're Looking For:

Essential

• Proven experience owning and delivering performance management processes
• Comfortable training managers and holding them accountable
• Confident giving constructive feedback at all levels
• Experience delivering learning and development initiatives
• Experience supporting or developing leadership capability
• Strong organisational, project management, and communication skills
• Passion for developing people and improving organisational performance

Desirable

• Experience using HiBob would be a strong advantage
• CIPD Level 5 qualification (or working towards)
• Experience supporting engagement or cultural initiatives
• Experience in a multi-team or complex business environment

What We Offer:

• Opportunity for development and growth within an expanding company
• A vibrant and friendly work environment

Working Hours:

Full-time

Start Date:

Immediately/as soon as possible

This newly created role is essential to driving excellence across our company. By taking ownership of performance management and supporting development inititiatives, you'll help ensure our teams perform at their best. If you're passionate about creating a workplace where people and teams can thrive, we'd love to hear from you!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £45,000.00-£50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Sick pay
• Store discount

Application question(s):

• Have you led or contributed to employee engagement, recognition, or culture building initiatives?
• Do you hold (or are you currently working towards) at least CIPD Level 5 qualification?
• Are you able to travel regularly to multiple sites as required for this role?
• How many years’ experience do you have managing a company-wide performance management system?
• How many years’ experience do you have training or coaching managers on performance management?
• How many years’ experience do you have in learning & development, including designing and delivering programmes?
• Have you used HiBob or a similar HR platform to run a performance management system?

Work Location: In person