Talent Development Manager

About Everfield

Everfield buys, builds, and grows European vertical market and specialist software companies, providing them with the tools they need to move to the next level. Our mission is to foster ambition, fuel growth, and unlock opportunities for Europe’s software ecosystem.

Companies in the Everfield ecosystem follow a decentralised model, maintaining their team, brand, and offices, while focusing on what they do best - building products and supporting customers. Everfield provides support in talent acquisition, HR, and access to a team of experts in building and growing European B2B SaaS companies who consult on financial and operational topics. Founded in 2022, Everfield has an ecosystem presence in 7 countries, and growing.

About the role

The purpose of the Talent Development Manager role is to execute high-impact talent initiatives across the Everfield ecosystem to drive performance and growth. 

The successful candidate will excel in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, collaborating with senior leaders and teams to ensure the organisation’s talent aligns with its strategic goals. This role offers the opportunity to drive talent development, reporting and performance management.  

What you will do:

• Build relationships with internal stakeholders to drive performance and growth through talent initiatives 

• Actively contribute to the planning and execution of key talent programmes 

• Develop and implement strategies that foster employee retention 

• Develop and manage performance reviews, 360 feedback, goal setting and Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs) via Workday 

• Design, develop and deliver a strong onboarding experience for new talent, newly acquired businesses and new senior leaders 

• Create a succession planning framework and support the HR Business Partners with the communication across the ecosystem 

• Strategically deploy an employee listening strategy, alongside the annual Global Employee Engagement survey.  

What we are looking for:

• Prior experience working with a HRIS system, preferably Workday 

• Excellent project management skills 

• Experience working with a European organisation and have an appreciation of how to tailor their approach to achieve a successful outcome 

• Experience in senior or executive talent management 

• The ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and able to prioritise and adapt, when needed 

• A proven track record of managing complex talent programmes and projects, involving vendor management 

• An understanding of their impact on people, teams and processes – seeing the bigger picture and being able to work in the detail 

• Strong influencing and communication skills. 

Benefits & Perks (UK HQ)

• Flexible, remote-friendly working culture with teams across Europe

• High-trust, autonomous environment where you’re given real ownership and responsibility

• Exposure to a rapidly growing European software ecosystem and the opportunity to work with multiple exciting portfolio companies

• Competitive annual bonus scheme

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays

• Pension scheme

• Private medical insurance

• Access to a financial wellbeing platform to support your personal finances and future planning

• Life assurance cover

• A collaborative, ambitious culture with strong opportunities for learning, progression, and long-term career growth

Recruitment process:

Here’s what you can expect and who you will speak to during the interview process.

• Initial interview with TA Lead, Holly Brown (30 minutes)

• 2nd interview with Hiring Manager, L&D Manager (60 minutes)

• Case study interview

• Final interview with Chief People Officer (30 minutes)

We are an equal opportunity employer and ensure that no applicant is subject to less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, gender identity, marital status, race, colour, nationality, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, responsibilities for dependants, physical or mental disability. Any hiring decision is made based on skills, qualifications and experiences.

We look forward to reviewing your application!