Talent Development Lead - Projects

Summary We’re looking for a skilled and collaborative professional to work closely with the Director of Talent and Head of Talent Development in shaping and delivering an effective Talent Development service. In this role, you’ll lead the design, implementation, and ongoing improvement of learning solutions that help colleagues develop, grow, and succeed. You’ll promote best practice, use evidence to drive positive outcomes, and contribute to key initiatives such as leadership development, workforce planning, and induction—supporting our goal of creating a great place to work and achieving our strategic priorities. OverviewWho are Codi Group? Codi is a not-for-profit with a big heart and an even bigger mission. As Wales’ largest provider of housing, care, and support, we’re here to help people live well, feel supported, and rise to their full potential. We look after almost 25,000 homes across Wales and are gearing up to build more than 4,500 new ones in the next five years. Every day, our teams support nearly 17,000 individuals with services that make a real and uplifting difference to people’s everyday lives. With over 3,000 passionate colleagues, Codi is a major player in the Welsh economy—powered by strong partnerships, shared values, and a genuine love for helping communities thrive. Our name says it all: ‘Codi’ means rise in Welsh. It reflects who we are, where we come from, and our ambition to lift expectations, lift communities, and lift each other. About The Role This full‑time (37 hours per week), permanent position sits within our People & Talent function and operates on an agile working pattern. You’ll split your time between home, the office (Cardiff / Newport / Swansea), and on‑site locations depending on the needs of the work each day. You’ll be part of a collaborative, forward‑thinking team dedicated to shaping organisational capability, supporting strategic workforce planning, and building a culture of continuous learning and development. A key part of the role includes leading and overseeing a range of impactful L&D projects that support business priorities, including inductions, leadership development and strategic workforce planning You’ll help drive colleague engagement and champion a strong learning culture. This is an excellent opportunity to influence organisational development at a strategic level while role‑modelling our values and commitment to continuous growth. Skills And Experience Needed We’re seeking someone with strong experience in diagnosing effective learning and development interventions, working with external stakeholders, and operating within a large and complex L&D environment. You’ll be confident using digital learning platforms, evaluating impact and ROI through data, and supporting management teams. Curiosity is essential — we need someone who asks open, thoughtful questions to get the best from people, and who proactively identifies learning gaps and brings fresh ideas back to the team. Strong stakeholder management is key, with the confidence to work effectively with senior leaders. You’ll be an innovative problem‑solver who builds credible relationships, offers constructive challenge, influences decision‑making through analytical L&D reporting, and produces clear, concise, evidence‑based insights. Values At Codi, our values are Compassionate, Authentic, and Progressive. When you join us, you’ll embrace these principles and thrive in an environment shaped by them. Pay and Pensions

• £53,065.00 (for part time roles include both full time equivalent and pro rata salary for reference)
• Pension Choices:

• Defined Contribution (DC) Scheme with matched contributions up to 10%. Or,
• Defined Benefit (DB) 1/80th of final salary for every year of service.

• 3 x Life Cover linked to pension membership
• Saving scheme with competitive interest rate
• Give As You Earn scheme for tax efficient charity donations
• From 1st April 2026 the option to be either weekly or monthly paid.

Time off and Flexibility

• 26 days holiday, pro rata entitlement plus Bank holidays. Rising to 31 days with an extra day for each full year of service.
• Flexible working opportunities dependent on role
• Maternity & Adoption Leave: 20 weeks
• Paternity Leave: 3 weeks

Wellbeing

• Sick Pay, rising with length of service up to 6 months full pay after 4 years.
• Eyecare: Up to £100 reimbursement towards eye tests and glasses.
• Free counselling, coaching, wellbeing team, and OH service to all colleagues
• Annual Health Check
• Health Cash Plan

Getting Around

• Mileage paid at 45p plus 5P per passenger per mile
• Salary sacrifice Electric Vehicle Lease Scheme (subject to eligibility)
• Cycle to Work Scheme

Personal Development

• Continuous professional training and development
• Leadership development programmes
• Professional memberships needed for your role are reimbursed
• Career coaching
• Support with funding and time for qualifications

Perks and Recognition

• Long Service Awards
• Blue Light Card Eligibility giving discounts at 15,000 brands.
• Colleague Discount platform

FREDIE At Codi Group we are guided, in all that we do, by a group of principles that we call FREDIE, these are: Fairness, Respect, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion, Engagement. This means that whatever your background, you will have an equal opportunity to rise with us and we encourage you to apply now. If you would like any support with your application or to discuss any adjustments that you may require to support you to application process, please contact talent@codigroup.co.uk or 0300 373 5262 How do you apply? If you have the skills and experience required, please follow the prompts to apply now. Interviews are planned for 4th February 2026, and will consist of a panel interview and psychometric feedback session.