Are you a Talent professional with the ability to develop and drive talent processes across our retail business. With over 1,600 sites we’re the home of some of the nation’s favourite restaurants, bustling bars, cosy country pubs and the local you didn’t know we owned. If you’re as passionate about making a difference within hospitality as we are, we want to hear from you!

We have exciting opportunities for a Talent Partner on both a permanent and 12 month FTC basis, to focus on the following locations;

• North of England; Leeds, Manchester, Liverpool area
• South of England; South London / South Coast

In these roles you will drive a data-led approach to talent consolidated at an organisational level, including the implementation of talent planning processes and governance to ensure greater efficiency and better organisational talent outcomes. The key focus areas will include movement of talent, progression and retention.  You will also provide practical support to geographical clusters of area managers/general managers to anticipate succession gaps and formulate plans to ensure a smooth succession pipeline.

In the role of Talent Partner you will report into our Head of Talent Management in a geographically aligned role to support to area managers and general managers in clusters across our divisions. As such you will operate in a mobile role, and this may require you to have a flexible approach to travel.

You’ll be well rewarded…

• Company Car
• Annual Bonus Scheme – We’re all about rewarding the hard work everybody puts in
• Buy up to an extra 2 weeks holiday – life is for living after all! 
• Flexible working – to work around the other important things in life.
• Love eating out? You'll love it even more with a massive 33% discount across all our brands, so whether its date night at Miller & Carter or family roast at Toby Carvery we’ve got you covered.  What’s more, you can also choose FIVE of your nearest and dearest and sign them up to 20% family and friend’s discount.
• Never a dull moment - fun, laughs and lifelong friends! 

On top of all this, we offer; a pension, 26 days paid holiday, high-street shopping discounts; and we even give you free shares! There's also a free employee helpline- to support you with whatever life throws at you.

The Opportunity – Talent Partner

As a geographically aligned resource aligned to Area Managers and General Manager clusters across divisions, you will;

• Use data to identify key areas of focus e.g vacancy best fits, support to achieve aspirational roles, strengthening talent pipelines, internal talent management process support, quick wins and longer term trends across the organisation, across geographies and within Divisions, Brands and Districts.

Using this analysis you will conduct:

• Cross Brand talent planning sessions to include targeted discussions with clusters of Area Managers and/or General Managers within geographical regions to establish overarching talent gaps and actions to be taken
• Brand roll up of talent info for Divisional Exec every 6 months
• Management of Retail populations attending Development Centres including post Development Centres feedback conversations with line Managers
• Provide Talent planning focus on key areas as identified by the business to ensure robust actions and backfill plans are in place. For example, high EBITDAR businesses, remodels or Under Performing Assets.

Working with subject matter experts:

• Liaising with the Recruitment team to build informed gap analysis. Provide challenge on key vacancies, time to hire etc
• Liaising with the Heads of People and People Partner (and Area Managers) to address short term issues and longer- term action plans

What you’ll need to bring to the Talent Partner role:  

• Robust coaching skills
• Experience of coaching to improve performance and general management/leadership skills
• Experience of managing the requirements and expectations of a wide population of stakeholders
• Personal impact and credibility at management level
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Self-starter who understands the need to balance focus and flexibility
• Commercial awareness
• Resilience
• Experience in operating within a large matrix organisation
• A CIPD qualification is preferred, alongside coaching training/qualifications, or willingness to acquire

What makes Mitchells & Butlers a great place to work?

To us, a career isn’t just about ‘clocking in’. We really care about our colleagues, and we’re an employer that keeps a promise. In fact, as one of the largest employers in the country, with over 44,000 people working for us, we have the responsibility of valuing every contribution from a diverse workforce that are representative of our guests, and who make us stronger.

Sounds like an opportunity where you could make a difference? Apply for this role today and we’ll be in touch to explore how you could be part of our exciting journey.

Closing Date: 11th November 2022