Talent Engagement Lead
About the role
Are you an experienced talent and learning leader who can turn organisational priorities into meaningful employee experiences, development opportunities, and practical solutions? Do you enjoy partnering with managers and senior leaders to solve real team and organisational challenges, while also building the programmes, systems, and experiences that help employees perform and grow? Are you excited by the opportunity to lead learning, leadership development, engagement, performance, and employee experience across a distributed pan-African organisation? If so, the Talent Engagement Lead role at ALX might be the right fit for you. This role leads the Talent Development and Experience function and combines strategy, people leadership, experience design, advisory support, and delivery. About ALX Africa ALX Africa, a non-profit organization under the ALX Foundation, is dedicated to unlocking the potential of Africa's digital future. Formerly part of Sand Tech Holdings, we've embarked on an independent journey to provide world-class tech skills training and career acceleration programs. Our mission is to bridge the digital divide, upskill and re-skill talent, and create a generation of innovative leaders. By 2030, we aim to empower 2 million Africans to secure sustainable tech careers. With hubs in 8 cities across Africa and counting, we provide safe access to quality learning and a dedicated network of expert instructors. Our innovative programs equip learners with the practical skills and knowledge needed to succeed in today's rapidly evolving tech industry. Through a combination of rigorous coursework, industry partnerships, and hands-on projects, we prepare our students for in-demand roles in software engineering, data science, and cybersecurity. We achieve this by: • Providing young professionals with access to the most in-demand tech skills that will power the future. • Empowering the next generation of technology innovators, entrepreneurs, and business leaders through challenging, real-world coursework. • Building a lifelong, impactful community of tech professionals that support them at all stages of their career journey. Our impact thus far: • 205k+ learners since 2021 • 117k youth in work • 13k youth starting own ventures • 66k youth in jobs through entrepreneurship Visit our website www.alxafrica.com to learn more about our digital revolution. Role Summary The Talent Development and Experience (TDX) team is responsible for shaping the employee journey at ALX through the learning, experiences, systems, and support that help employees and teams perform, grow, and thrive. The Talent Engagement Lead sets the direction for TDX and leads a portfolio spanning learning and development, manager and leadership capability, performance enablement, employee engagement, culture, onboarding, organisational change, and major employee experiences. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the role leads the TDX team, contributes to the broader People leadership agenda, and works closely with senior leaders and managers to understand organisational and workforce needs, design practical solutions, and ensure high-quality delivery across the employee experience. Specific Responsibilities TDX Strategy and Team Leadership • Develop and lead ALX’s Talent Development and Experience strategy in line with organisational priorities. • Lead, coach, and develop the TDX team, setting clear priorities, standards, and performance expectations. • Oversee the TDX portfolio, budget, external partners, and delivery across the function. • Advise senior leaders and managers on talent development, team capability, employee experience, engagement, and organisational needs. Learning, Manager and Leadership Development • Lead ALX’s employee learning and development strategy and translate organisational needs into relevant development opportunities, pathways, and resources. • Own manager and leadership development, working with intern