🚀 Talent Development Lead

Shape the Future of Talent at Metro

At Metro, we’re not just moving freight - we’re moving people forward. As we continue to grow, we’re investing in our people and building a culture where talent thrives. We’re looking for a motivated and forward-thinking Talent Development Lead to drive our recruitment strategy, build a strong talent pipeline, and help shape our approach to internal development.

This is a varied and impactful role that blends hands-on recruitment, strategic talent planning, and the opportunity to lead future talent programmes. If you’re passionate about people, development, and making a difference - this is your next career move.

What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll lead recruitment and talent development initiatives across the business, working closely with the HR Director and Head of Organisational Development. Your responsibilities will include:

Recruitment & Talent Pipelining

• Lead direct recruitment across all business areas, focusing on proactive sourcing.
• Use LinkedIn Recruiter to identify and engage top talent.
• Build and maintain talent pools to support workforce planning.
• Manage the full recruitment cycle from advertising to onboarding.
• Develop strong relationships with hiring managers and external partners.
• Promote Metro’s employer brand through campaigns and candidate engagement.

Talent & Development Projects

• Support the development of internal career pathways and frameworks.
• Contribute to onboarding, succession planning, and engagement initiatives.
• Continuously improve the recruitment and onboarding experience.
• Help shape development initiatives that support learning, growth, and mobility.

Future Talent Programmes

• Own and manage Work Experience, Apprenticeship, and Graduate schemes.
• Coordinate outreach to schools, colleges, and universities.
• Develop structured onboarding and development pathways for early careers talent.
• Build relationships with external providers and internal stakeholders.

HR Administration & Coordination

• Maintain accurate records in line with HR and data protection standards.
• Support HR systems and process development in recruitment and onboarding.
• Assist with recruitment and learning-related activities.

What You’ll Bring

We’re looking for a confident, proactive individual with a passion for people and development. You’ll need:

• Strong experience in direct recruitment, including LinkedIn Recruiter.
• Proven success managing full recruitment cycles and stakeholder relationships.
• Interest or experience in learning and organisational development.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Initiative and creativity to improve candidate and employee experiences.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Tech-savvy with good knowledge of MS Office and candidate sourcing platforms.

Desirable:

• Experience leading early careers programmes (e.g. apprenticeships, graduate schemes).
• Experience in freight forwarding, logistics, or a fast-paced commercial environment.

Why Metro?

We believe in rewarding our people. Here’s a selection of what you’ll enjoy:

• Discretionary bi-annual bonus – because your success drives ours.
• Health & wellness perks – including gym discounts, retail offers, and more.
• Health cash plan – supporting your wellbeing.
• Octopus EV car scheme – drive electric, drive smart.
• Free parking – no stress, no cost.
• Respectful, inclusive culture – where your voice matters.
• Training & development – grow with us, every step of the way.

Plus, You’ll Enjoy:

• Career Mobility & Growth – We actively promote from within and offer clear pathways to progress into senior roles or explore other departments.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration – Work across departments to shape the future of talent and development.
• High-Impact Work – Your ideas and actions will directly influence how we attract, grow, and retain our people.
• Make a Lasting Difference – Help build the next generation of talent and create meaningful career journeys.
• Tech-Driven Efficiency – Use modern tools and platforms to streamline recruitment and development processes.

We are looking for candidates who are happy to work in the office full-time during regular business hours.