Performance Development & Programmes Lead

If you are passionate about Performance Development and want to make a difference in a fast-paced and collaborative environment, we would love to hear from you.
We are recruiting a Performance Development & Programmes Lead. The role reports to the Head of Leadership & Talent Development in the vibrant and impactful Talent & Organisational Development (TOD) team.
As a Performance Development & Programmes Lead, you will be responsible for managing and delivering a range of activities and initiatives that support the Performance Development of our employees. You will work closely with senior stakeholders, the wider People & OD directorate, and end-users to ensure that our Performance Development processes are effective, engaging, and aligned with our organisational goals.
You will be responsible for ensuring projects and programmes within the Leadership & Talent Development team are set up effectively, with the right governance, reporting and plans to support delivery of our priorities.
You will also be involved in evaluating the impact of our Performance Development initiatives and making recommendations for improvement.
Working arrangements
This is a blended role, where your work will be dual located between your home and our London office.
At BHF we believe in the power of being together, so our colleagues on blended contracts can expect to spend some time in their office, at least one day each week, on average. The use of our office spaces is driven in part by your role and the activities you need to do. This may vary from time to time, so you will need to work in a flexible way to unlock your best work for our cause. 
Need more help balancing your work and home life? Talk to us about what flexibility is available at the application or interview stage.  
About you
We are looking for someone with knowledge of Performance Development or previous experience within learning & talent development. Highly efficient, you’ll have experience managing and delivering a range of projects within a People or HR function.
You’ll have strong interpersonal skills, able to build effective working relationships across the business and be comfortable partnering with technical and business facing teams.
IT proficient, you’ll be skilled in MS Office and any experience of Workday would be beneficial. With excellent communication skills, you’ll be able to write engaging and effective change communications. You’ll be able analyse qualitative and quantitative data and make informed recommendations.
To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Project management experience
• The ability to work across all levels of the organisation, building rapport and trust with diverse groups of people
• A proactive and positive can do approach
• Good facilitation and influencing skills
• Strong analytical skills and be solutions focussed
• Expert communication skills
• Strong customer service skills

About us
We value and respect every individual’s unique contribution, celebrate diversity, and make inclusion part of what we do every day. 
Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Strategy, Igniting Change, along with our internal EDI group, Kaleidoscope, and a growing number of employee network groups (our Affinity Groups), help us create an environment where all our colleagues and volunteers can succeed.
Interview process
Interviews will be held either over MS Teams or at our London head office, Greater London House NW1 7AW.
How to apply
It’s quick and easy to apply for a role at the BHF. Just click on the apply button below. All you’ll need is an up-to-date CV and a supporting statement, outlining your interest in the role and how you meet the role’s criteria.
As part of our commitment to be an inclusive employer and ensure fairness and consistency in selecting the best candidate for this role, the BHF will use anonymous CV software as part of the application journey.
Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.
Should you need any adjustments to the recruitment process, at either application or interview, please contact a member of the Recruitment team.