Career Pathways Specialist

Job Advertisement: Career Pathways Specialist
Location: Warwick or Wokingham (Hybrid, 2 days onsite per week)
Contract: 6 Months

Are you ready to shape the future of career development? Our client is on the lookout for a dynamic Career Pathways Specialist to lead the charge in developing and delivering an inspiring Career Pathways strategy! This role is pivotal in creating visible and motivating career pathways that enhance employee mobility, boost retention, and cultivate a skilled workforce aligned with business objectives.

What You''ll Do:
As a Career Pathways Specialist, you will:

• Strategize: Recommend a compelling Career Pathways strategy that aligns with organizational goals. Engage with stakeholders to identify opportunities, research alternatives, and create a detailed implementation plan.
• Project Management: Develop and execute a robust implementation framework with measurable success criteria, collaborating with the wider People Function and business units.
• Job Architecture: Play a key role in evolving our Job Architecture project. Partner with teams to refine responsibilities and skills while advising on continuous improvement.
• Communicate: Craft engaging communication plans to highlight the value of career pathways and job architecture for personal development and business success.
• Collaborate: Forge partnerships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure integrated outcomes and inform career pathway development.

About You:
We''re seeking a passionate and visionary individual who:

• Has a strong commitment to the benefits of Career Pathways for both people and the organization.
• Brings experience in implementing Career Pathways and/or Job Architecture, ensuring visibility and measuring success.
• Is comfortable collaborating with Senior Management teams and has a solid background in Learning & Development.
• Possesses a reliable and credible presence with a strong delivery mindset.
• Has hands-on experience in organizational design, people partnering, or reward, with a focus on career pathways.
• Is skilled in simplifying complex concepts through strong communication abilities.

Desirable Experience:

• Familiarity with organizational design or job architecture tools (e.g., OrgVue).
• Experience with HR systems like Workday (not essential).
• Background in large, complex organizations across various sectors.
• Exposure to enabling career pathways through digital or employee-facing platforms.

Why Join Us?
By joining our client, you''ll be part of a transformative journey that values innovation and growth. Your contributions will directly influence employee engagement and drive business success. If you''re ready to embark on this exciting challenge and make a real impact, we want to hear from you!

How to Apply:
If you''re ready to take the next step in your career and help shape the future of career development, please submit your application today. Join us in forging a path to success!

Our client is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive environment for all employees.

Apply now and become a vital part of this exciting initiative!

Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone''s chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.

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