Senior Talent Management Specialist

Farfetch is a leading global marketplace for the luxury fashion industry, connecting customers in over 190 countries with items from more than 50 countries and over 1,400 of the world’s best brands and charming boutiques from around the world. Farfetch opens a world of luxury for endless expressions of style, delivering a truly unique shopping experience and access to the most extensive selection of luxury on a global marketplace.PEOPLE TEAMThe People team plays a pivotal role in supporting the business by strategically overseeing the complete employee journey. From drawing in top talent and fostering a high-performance culture and career development, they are instrumental in creating a positive and inclusive workplace environment and managing our workspaces.LONDONOur London office is located in Old Street, London’s tech hub, and is home to a wide range of teams. Our open space is ideal for collaborative work and sharing ideas. We also have a large outdoor terrace, which is the perfect spot to have a team lunch or host events.THE ROLEWe're looking for a proactive and organized Senior Talent Management Specialist to join our People team. This isn't just a typical talent role; you'll be the driving force behind shaping, leading, and executing key internal projects across the entire employee lifecycle. From revamping our performance review process to launching a new career development framework, you'll act as the central project manager, ensuring our talent initiatives are delivered effectively, on time, and with measurable impact.What You’ll DoLead Talent Projects: Take full ownership of internal talent management projects from initial concept to final implementation. This includes initiatives such as performance management, Talent mapping, succession planning, employee engagement, career pathing, and leadership developmentProject Management: Define project scope, goals, timelines, and deliverables. You'll create detailed project plans, manage resources, and mitigate risks to ensure successful outcomesStakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with People Business Partners, and key business stakeholders to understand business needs, gain buy-in, and ensure smooth project rolloutData-Driven Decisions: Utilize People analytics and employee feedback to identify opportunities for improvement, build business cases for new initiatives, and measure the success of your projectsProcess Improvement: Continuously evaluate and refine our existing talent processes and programs, ensuring they are scalable, efficient, and aligned with our company goalsCommunication: Act as the primary point of contact for your projects, providing regular updates to stakeholders and ensuring clear, consistent communication across the organizationWho You Are4-6 years of experience in a Talent Management, L&D, or People role, with a demonstrated focus on program and project managementProject Management Expertise: Proven ability to manage complex projects from start to finish. You are skilled in planning, execution, and stakeholder managementA strong understanding of key talent management concepts, including performance cycles, succession planning, and employee development frameworksYou can clearly articulate complex ideas to various audiences, both in writing and verbally. You're adept at influencing and collaborating with senior leadersYou're comfortable working with data to generate insights, track metrics, and demonstrate the ROI of your initiativesYou thrive in a dynamic environment, can manage multiple priorities simultaneously, and have a keen eye for detail. You don't wait to be told what to do; you identify needs and take initiativeRewards & BenefitsEmployee Pension Scheme Flexible Benefits Program Health Insurance & Critical Illness cover Flexible work environment EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES STATEMENTFARFETCH is committed to being an inclusive workplace where diversity in all its forms is celebrated. We make employment decisions without regard to race, religious creed, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, marital status, medical condition as defined by state law, physical or mental disability, military service or veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, genetic information or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local laws or ordinances. If you require special accommodation, please let us knowSCAM DISCLAIMERIt has come to our attention that there may be fraudulent activities involving individuals or organizations falsely claiming to represent Farfetch in order to attract candidates to a SCAM. Please be aware that Farfetch does not conduct recruitment processes through messaging apps or any unofficial communication channels, other than our official careers website. Additionally, Farfetch will never ask candidates for any form of payment during the recruitment process