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VP Talent

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Lead the global talent strategy for Castrol, focusing on talent management, learning, and acquisition. Shape comprehensive talent programs to support business ambitions while working in a hybrid capacity.

Posted 7/16/2026full-timeReading • 🇬🇧 United KingdomLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and executing global talent strategies, with a strong focus on Talent Management, Learning & Development, and Talent Acquisition. Proven ability to leverage data-driven insights to enhance employee engagement and leadership development across diverse cultures and markets.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Talent ManagementLeadership DevelopmentSuccession PlanningData-Driven Decision MakingEmployee Engagement

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Hard Skills
Talent AcquisitionPerformance ManagementWorkforce PlanningLearning StrategyAgile Ways of WorkingProgramme ManagementAnalytical CapabilityHR Data ManagementChange LeadershipCustomer-Centered Design
Soft Skills
CollaborationCommunicationInfluencing SkillsCreativityInnovation
Tools & Technologies
Reporting ToolsTalent Data Insights
Industry Keywords
Global OrganisationManufacturingIndustrialOperationally Complex EnvironmentsInformation SecurityCompliance Considerations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • lead the development and execution of Castrol’s global talent strategy
  • ensure the organisation is equipped with the leadership, capability and culture required to deliver its business ambitions
  • shape and deliver a comprehensive talent agenda across three core pillars: Talent Management, Learning & Development, and Talent Acquisition
  • drive leadership development, succession planning, workforce capability, skills development, talent acquisition and employee engagement
  • translate business priorities into practical talent strategies, using insight, data and strong engagement
  • lead the design and implementation of global talent management programmes, including succession planning, performance management, leadership development and high-potential talent strategies
  • develop robust talent review and succession processes
  • drive employee engagement and career development initiatives
  • define and implement Castrol’s learning and capability strategy
  • oversee leadership development frameworks, learning programmes and capability-building initiatives
  • lead the global talent acquisition strategy
  • develop strategic partnerships with external talent providers, educational institutions and industry networks

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred
  • Extensive experience in senior HR or Talent leadership roles, preferably within a global organisation
  • Proven track record of developing and implementing successful talent strategies in a dynamic, complex business environment
  • Solid understanding of core talent subject areas, including talent acquisition, talent development, performance management, employee engagement, succession planning, workforce planning and learning strategy
  • Proven ability to apply agile ways of working and programme management disciplines to deliver enterprise-wide talent initiatives at pace
  • Strong analytical capability, with experience using talent data, insights and reporting tools to assess needs, identify trends and support data-driven decisions
  • Exceptional collaboration, communication and influencing skills, with the ability to engage senior leaders and diverse teams across geographies
  • Experience leading change, building strategic partnerships and fostering creativity and innovation in talent strategies
  • Experience in customer-centred design applied to HR processes, creating simple, effective and engaging employee and candidate experiences
  • Possession of a global perspective, with experience leading talent across diverse cultures, markets and operating environments
  • Knowledge of HR data management, information security and compliance considerations relevant to talent and hiring processes
  • Experience in manufacturing, industrial, or other operationally complex environments is highly desirable.

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • competitive pay
  • bonuses
  • share options
  • flexible benefits designed to meet your needs
  • healthcare and retirement plans
  • paid time off
  • agile working