Learning & Talent Development Manager

Learning & Development Manager

Location: Lisbon, Portugal

Contract Type: Full-time

Join one of Europe's largest B2B used vehicle remarketing business

At BCA Europe, we're altogether, ,ore than just a vehicle remarketing company. More than just any other place to work. We're Europe's largest vehicle remarketing business, the backbone of the automotive supply chain.

We are on a journey to build a connected, people-first, high-performance culture across our European businesses. As part of this transformation, we are hiring a dedicated Head of Learning & Talent Development.

Role Purpose

This is a rare opportunity to build a learning and talent function from the ground up. You will lead the development of a unified European learning and development strategy that empowers leaders, enhances core capabilities, and fosters talent development across countries. Reporting directly to the CHRO, you'll work closely with senior stakeholders and HR teams across Europe to create scalable, relevant, and high-impact solutions in leadership, performance, talent, onboarding, and compliance learning.

This role is both strategic and operational. You'll need to shape the roadmap, roll up your sleeves to deliver, and collaborate with stakeholders to embed sustainable learning and talent practices across a highly diverse and fast-paced business.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategy & Design

• Develop and implement the European Learning & Talent Development strategy aligned to business needs and people priorities.
• Build a roadmap to consolidate, coordinate and scale learning initiatives across markets while respecting local differences.
• Introduce and evolve a consistent leadership development offering across BCA Europe, addressing all levels of the pipeline.
• Define and embed leadership behaviours and development frameworks aligned with BCA's values and culture.
• Introduce and champion best-in-class onboarding, early careers, and performance development approaches.
• Partner with CHRO, Business Leaders and local HR leads to understand development needs and deliver targeted solutions.

Talent & Performance

• Design and implement talent identification and succession frameworks.
• Develop and embed a consistent performance management approach focused on feedback, development, and accountability.
• Lead and support talent reviews, succession planning, and career mobility initiatives across countries.

Delivery & Enablement

• Personally design, deliver and facilitate learning sessions and workshops as needed.
• Work with internal and external partners to source and implement high-quality learning content.
• Support the roll-out of a digital learning capability across BCA Europe.
• Develop scalable toolkits and resources for managers and employees, including team effectiveness and coaching support.

Governance & Operations

• Establish governance, KPIs, and reporting mechanisms for L&D initiatives.
• Manage the learning and talent budget, ensuring effective use of resources.
• Build vendor relationships and oversee procurement processes for learning solutions.
• Track performance data, feedback, and ROI metrics to continuously improve offerings.

What We're Looking For:

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven experience designing and implementing L&D and talent frameworks in a multi-country or matrix organisation.
• Hands-on experience designing and delivering learning solutions, especially in leadership, talent, and performance.
• Strong coaching and facilitation skills, with the ability to engage senior leaders and cross-functional teams.
• Skilled in using digital learning tools, platforms, and psychometrics (e.g. Insights, Hogan, etc.).
• Ability to work autonomously and deliver at pace in an evolving, entrepreneurial environment.
• Exceptional stakeholder management skills across cultures, geographies, and seniority levels.
• High energy, proactive mindset, and readiness to build from scratch.
• Desirable Experience in a pan-European or global HR/L&D role.
• Experience working in a complex, fast-paced commercial organisation.
• Relevant qualifications (CIPD, Coaching, Psychometric accreditation, Project Management, etc.).
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English; other European languages are a plus.

Why Join BCA?

Be part of a high-impact transformation journey

Shape the learning and talent culture across multiple countries

Report directly to the CHRO and operate with true influence

Work flexibly and autonomously in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

Diversity & Inclusion

Our policy is to employ the best qualified people and provide equal opportunity for the advancement of employees, including promotion and training. We do not discriminate against any person because of gender, race, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion, belief or disability. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

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