Leadership & Change Development Manager

Because we strive to put people first. Culture, our way.  

People & Culture at Primark  

What’s a career at Primark all about? The positive impact you’re making, the experiences you’re having and the people you’re with. You’re our inspiration. Embrace what sets you apart, own your career and develop in ways you never expected. Leave your mark. And do it your way.  

What You’ll Do as a Leadership & Change Development Manager 

We want you to feel challenged and inspired. Here, you’ll develop your skills across a range of responsibilities:   

• Lead the creation and execution of a progressive, globally aligned leadership development strategy that underpins the wider Talent & Culture agenda.
• Partner with the Head of Leadership & Culture and senior stakeholders to ensure all leadership initiatives reinforce organizational values and future capability needs.
• Conduct comprehensive training needs analyses and provide tailored development recommendations for global markets and business functions.
• Design and facilitate impactful leadership programmers, workshops, and team development experiences that build a strong pipeline of leaders.
• Collaborate with internal and external experts to deliver innovative content, tools, and development solutions that elevate leadership effectiveness.
• Establish clear measures of success, evaluate ROI, and embed leadership capability into performance, talent, and reward frameworks.

What You’ll Get  

People are at the heart of what we do here, so it’s essential we provide you with the right environment to perform at your very best. Let’s talk lifestyle:   

Let’s talk lifestyle: Healthcare, pension, and potential bonus. 27 days of leave, plus bank holidays and if you want, you can buy 5 more. Because Primark is all about tailoring to you, we offer Tax Saver Tickets, fitness centre, and a subsidised cafeteria.

What You’ll Bring   

Here at Primark, we want everyone to feel valued – so please bring your authentic self to work, of course with some other key experience and abilities for this role in particular:  

• Bring 10+ years of experience in leadership and talent development, with a strong track record in shaping and delivering high-impact leadership capability across complex, global environments; coaching accreditation is an added advantage.
• Expert in designing and facilitating comprehensive leadership development programmes, including change-leadership workshops that support transformation and build confidence at all levels.
• Highly skilled in leading team-development sessions for senior leadership teams, using facilitation techniques that strengthen cohesion, alignment, and collective performance.
• Recognised as an exceptional people partner with the ability to build trust, influence senior stakeholders, and collaborate effectively across functions and geographies.
• Possess deep expertise in creating innovative processes, tools, and development programmes that drive excellence, enhance leadership capability, and support long-term organisational growth.
• Demonstrate a strong passion for coaching and developing people, combined with the ability to prioritise, manage competing demands, and deliver results in fast-paced, ambiguous, and rapidly changing environments.

Does this sound like you? Great, because we can’t wait to see what you’ll bring. You’ll be supported within a team of equally capable people, celebrating who you are and aiding you reach your potential. At Primark, we’re excited about our future - and we’re excited to develop yours.   

About Primark  

At Primark, people matter. They’re the beating heart of our business and the reason we’ve grown from our first store in Dublin in 1969 to a £9bn+ turnover business and over 80,000 colleagues and over 440 stores in 17 countries today. Our values run through everything we do. In essence, we're Caring and always strive to put people first. We're also Dynamic, bravely pushing the boundaries to stay ahead. And finally, we succeed Together.   

  If you need any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility request, during your recruitment journey, such as extended time or breaks between online assessments, a sign language interpreter, mobility access, or assistive technology please contact your talent acquisition specialist.  

 All offers of employment are subject to background checks, including right to work, reference education and for some roles criminal, and financial checks. If you have any concerns, please reach out to our talent acquisition team to discuss.  

Our fashion isn’t one-size-fits-all and neither is our culture. Primark promotes equal employment opportunity, we strive to create an inclusive workplace where people can be themselves, access opportunities and thrive together.

If you require extra support at any stage of the selection process, please get in touch with our team at removingbarriers@primark.co.uk.