Jo Taylor
I am Head of Learning & 4talent.
I have been at Channel 4 for 3 years previously I worked at Independent production companies and also at the BBC. During my 14 years in the industry I have had a variety of roles and realized that the industry is truly unique in enabling individuals to move around and having varied careers.
In my current role at Channel 4 I am responsible for the design and implementation of C4 talent management strategy, which has 2 facets internally for the business and externally for the creative and media industry. No 2 days are the same this week for instance I have had meeting detailing strategy for a new appraisal and 360 process and model we will be launching in the new year, meeting charities and community groups to get them involved in our WRL programme as well as team meetings and routines with my direct reports. I have 3 team members each having a specific specialism and together we form an integral part of the HR business function at C4.
I see my role as enabling talent to grow with our organisation through recruiting talented individuals which enhance our business but also having a programme of embedded learning tools for staff to develop within C4. External C4 has a strong heritage of nurturing and developing talent and it is my role to continue and build on this in the future. With the media industry changing at such a pace it is more important than ever to understand and have coherent talent strategy as these impact not only culture of organisation but also economic bottom lines.
Best
Jo x