Overview:
We are looking for an experienced Talent and Learning Lead to shape the future capability of Solus. This senior role sets the strategy for Talent Acquisition, Leadership Development, Early Careers and mandatory non‑technical training, ensuring our people have the skills, confidence and support they need to thrive now and in the future.
You will work closely with Executive and HR leaders to create a forward‑looking, insight‑led approach to talent, strengthening our succession pipelines, building capability and driving a high‑quality, inclusive people experience across the organisation.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the strategic direction for Talent Acquisition, Early Careers, Leadership Development and non‑technical learning.
- Provide expert, organisation‑wide workforce insight and long‑term capability planning.
- Strengthen succession pipelines, future skills plans and internal mobility frameworks.
- Oversee governance across recruitment, safeguarding, data protection and provider management.
- Shape and champion an inclusive, accessible learning strategy that supports long‑term business needs.
- Lead and develop the Talent, Recruitment and L&D teams, building a high‑performing function.
- Influence senior leaders using clear evidence, workforce analytics and professional expertise.
- Represent Talent and Learning within organisation‑wide change, integration and transformation programmes.
Qualifications:
- Extensive experience across Talent, Recruitment, L&D and Organisational Development within complex, multi‑site environments.
- Proven background in senior workforce planning and multi‑year capability strategy design.
- Strong governance and risk management expertise, including apprenticeships, data protection and compliance.
- Ability to translate organisational priorities into clear, actionable Talent strategies.
- Experience leading teams through change, integration or transformation.
- Confident, influential stakeholder management at Executive level.
Who are Solus?:
Solus, who are owned by Aviva, are one of the UK leaders in vehicle repairs, returning cars to the road in just 11 days on average and a 4.6/5 star customer rating. With an award-winning apprenticeship programme and winners of other recognised industry awards Solus are proud to be shaping the future of vehicle repair.
Why Join Solus?
We have so much to offer when it comes to being a Solus colleague:
- Competitive salary based on location, skills, experience, and qualifications.
- Bonus opportunity tied to your performance and the overall success of Solus.
- Company pension scheme with employer contributions.
- 33 days’ holiday (including bank holidays), with the option to buy or sell up to 5 days.
- Save money with up to 40% discount on Aviva products and other retailer discounts.
- Share in Aviva’s success through the Aviva Save As You Earn scheme.
- Supportive policies including parental and carer’s leave.
- Wellbeing focus with tools like Group Income Protection and 24/7 GP access.
At Solus, we value inclusivity and welcome all applicants. If you’re excited but don’t tick every box, we encourage you to apply—your unique skills might be just what we need.
We guarantee an interview for disabled applicants meeting the minimum criteria—just email us after applying to let us know.
Ready to join us? Apply online today, and our team will be in touch within 14 days.
