Institute of Talent

Where People Matter

Welcome to the INOVA Institute of Talent, a dynamic hub for career growth and professional development. A place where innovation, collaboration and excellence come together to unlock the full potential of every individual.

We support career seekers, existing colleagues and external partners through a wide range of impactful programmes. Our talent offer is built around three core principles: Discover, Develop, and Distribute:

We discover potential through strong recruitment and apprenticeship pathways
We develop skills through expert-led, impactful professional learning that supports every stage of a career
We distribute knowledge and leadership by enabling staff to share their expertise both within our Trust and beyond, through our growing commercial training offer.

By investing in our people and sharing our expertise, we build the capabilities to meet today's challenges while preparing for tomorrow's opportunities - driving the long-term success of both our Trust and the wider sector.

What does Talent mean to us?

We believe talent exists in every member of our community.

Talent is both the potential and the willingness to embrace growth and change. Talented individuals inspire others, embody our values, and make a meaningful difference every day.

We invest in people so that they can thrive - both in their current roles and as they grow. We provide a clear sense of purpose and align individual goals with organisational values.

Through bespoke professional development - tailored for both internal staff and external partners - we nurture success, support leadership potential, and help unlock new career pathways.

We also champion a culture of innovation, empowering individuals to experiment, challenge thinking and push boundaries in their area of expertise.

Our Offer

Discover

Exciting Career Opportunities: Join a community where ambition meets purpose
Talent Pipeline: A structured journey from new to organisation to star performer
Apprenticeships: Designed to support both new entrants and existing staff in developing their skills and advancing their professional journeys
School-Centred Development Programmes: Such as our Teach First partnership to support Initial Teacher Training.

Develop

The INOVA Institute of Talent delivers high-quality training and development programmes that are built on our core values of innovation, collaboration and excellence.

Our development offer includes:

Agile Appraisal (incorporating coaching and mentorship)
Senior and Middle Leadership Development
Predictive Index and Talent Optimisation Tools: leveraging behavioural science to develop employees and team performance.

Distribute

We believe in distributing knowledge and skills across our entire network, ensuring that growth and learning extend beyond individual roles to benefit the whole community. By sharing expertise, we build a collective strength that drives innovation and continuous improvement. We are developing:

Trust Transformation Partners - Secondment Opportunities
Networking Events and Sector Workshops
Strategic External Partnerships and Training Solutions.