Succession Planning Consultant (6 months FTC)

LMAX Group is looking for a Succession Planning/Talent Manager to support our global talent mapping and succession planning efforts. This role will work closely with the Talent Acquisition and People Business Partnering teams to ensure that key talent data is gathered, organized, and applied effectively to help drive recruitment and talent development decisions.

The successful candidate will have a hands-on approach, working directly with internal stakeholders to identify critical roles, assess internal talent, and create plans to ensure that we have the right people in the right roles for future success.

Key Responsibilities:

Conduct detailed talent mapping across LMAX Group globally, identifying key roles, skills, and internal talent.

Support the implementation of a practical succession planning process for critical roles.

Work with the Talent Acquisition team to ensure accurate and up-to-date talent data is integrated into recruitment activities.

Collaborate with the People Business Partnering team to gather insights on talent needs and gaps across the organization.

Maintain and update talent databases, ensuring data accuracy and integrity.

Assist with the preparation of reports and presentations to communicate talent data and succession plans to senior stakeholders.

Coordinate with team members to support ongoing talent management initiatives.

Provide administrative support for talent development activities, such as organizing meetings and tracking progress on action plans.

Key Requirements:

Experience in talent management, talent acquisition, or HR operations in a fast-paced environment.

Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy in handling talent data.

Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize work effectively.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, for data management and reporting.

Experience with talent management or HR software is a plus.

Comfortable working in a dynamic, global organization.

Fixed-term contract up to 6 months

Located in our London office. At least 3 days in the office.