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Talent & Career Development Manager - 18 Month Fixed Term

DR. MARTENS
London
Dr. Martens is more than a brand - it’s a global icon with over 60 years of attitude, heritage, and cultural impact. We’re a thriving, values‑driven business powered by diverse thinkers, bold doers, and people who bring their whole selves to work. If you’re ready to make your mark, you’re in the right place. At DM, our values guide everything we do: Be Yourself, Act Courageously , Show You Care . They’re not just words - they’re how we turn passion into progress. WHERE YOU SIT As our Talent & Career Development Manager , you’ll be part of the People Team working closely with brilliant people across the business and reporting into Global Head of Talent, Learning & Performance. You’ll be right at the heart of fast‑moving projects that shape how we show up for our consumers - today and tomorrow. WHERE YOU CONTRIBUTE The Talent & Career Development Manager designs and delivers global approaches and solutions that enable career growth, strengthen succession pipelines and build critical capabilities across Dr. Martens. This role ensures that talent management and development is embedded into the employee lifecycle, supporting equitable progression and future readiness for our organisation. By partnering with HR, functional leaders and market teams, the role activates initiatives that drive engagement, retention and performance—critical enablers of our growth strategy. CORE ACCOUNTABILITIES As our Talent & Career Development Manager , you will be responsible for:
  • Defining and delivering global talent management and career development frameworks, including succession, potential assessment and equitable progression aligned to enterprise and People strategy.
  • Building career pathways and succession plans for critical roles, partnering with leaders and People teams to strengthen leadership pipelines and internal mobility.
  • Partnering with Talent, Learning & Performance teams to integrate development opportunities, career growth and high-potential programmes across the organisation.
  • Leading talent systems, tools and analytics, ensuring scalable adoption, strong governance and clear KPIs to measure programme effectiveness, retention and internal progression.
  • Driving stakeholder engagement and change management for talent initiatives, equipping leaders and managers with the tools, communication and capability to support career development and adoption.
KEY SKILLS & CAPABILITIES Put simply, the key things we’re looking for are:
  • Proven expertise in designing and delivering global talent management and career development strategies with measurable organisational impact.
  • Strong capability in succession planning, leadership pipeline development and frameworks that support internal mobility and career progression.
  • Data-driven mindset, using insights and metrics to measure effectiveness, inform decisions and continuously improve talent programmes.
  • Effective stakeholder partner and communicator, able to influence senior leaders and facilitate meaningful career and development conversations.
  • Inclusive and collaborative approach, ensuring talent frameworks and opportunities promote equity, diversity and accessibility across the organisation.
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?
  • Hybrid working
  • Welcome free pair of Docs
  • ‘Buy as you Earn’ Share scheme
  • 65% off all Docs
  • 50% off Accessories
  • Pension Scheme through Aviva
  • Life Assurance
  • 25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
  • Private healthcare
  • 2 paid volunteer days per year
READY TO FILL YOUR BOOTS?If you’re excited to own your impact, shape the future of an iconic brand, and grow your career in a place that champions individuality - we’d love to hear from you. Application closing date: Thursday 11th of June 2026At Dr. Martens, we are committed to creating an environment in which we can all be our best and bring our authentic selves to work. We encourage applications, regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, age, veteran status, or disability. Diverse and inclusive teams have a positive impact on our brand; helping us to speak authentically to our consumers. We strive to develop a business where our people can thrive and feel empowered to express themselves. Because we believe everyone should feel supported and included whatever their role in the Dr. Martens community. YOUR FUNDAMENTAL QUALITIES It’s never just a job at Dr. Martens. It’s a way of life. We live and breathe our Fundamentals - INTEGRITY. PROFESSIONAL. PASSIONATE. TEAM PLAYERS. They define who we are and how we get the job done. We believe each role is as unique as the person who does it.
Posted 2026-06-03

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