FAQs
What is the primary role of the Head of Talent Development at Canonical?
The Head of Talent Development is responsible for defining and implementing a comprehensive talent development program, enhancing leadership and people management practices, and building a new team focused on talent development within a globally distributed remote organization.
Is this position remote or in-office?
This role is based remotely in the EMEA region.
What are the key responsibilities of this role?
Key responsibilities include designing and delivering management and leadership development programs, creating performance indicators for leadership, managing a team of Talent Development specialists, and analyzing data to inform career development frameworks.
What qualifications are required for this position?
Candidates should have an exceptional academic track record, insight into management success in a remote tech company, experience in developing high-performing teams, and strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
How often would the Head of Talent Development need to travel?
The Head of Talent Development would need to be willing to travel up to four times a year for internal events.
What type of work environment does Canonical offer?
Canonical offers a distributed work environment with opportunities for in-person team sprints twice a year.
What benefits are provided to employees?
Benefits include a personal learning and development budget, annual compensation review, recognition rewards, holiday leave, maternity/paternity leave, an Employee Assistance Program, and opportunities for travel to meet colleagues.
How does Canonical approach compensation?
Compensation is shaped by geographical location, experience, and performance, with annual reviews to recognize outstanding performance and a performance-driven annual bonus or commission.
What is Canonical's stance on diversity and inclusion?
Canonical is proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination and promotes diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds as essential to creating a better work environment and better products.