An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Learning & Development (L&D) professional to take on a strategic leadership role within a dynamic, fast-growing global organisation. This position is responsible for shaping and driving a comprehensive global L&D strategy, ensuring high-impact learning experiences across multiple regions. The role involves leading a small team, implementing innovative learning solutions, and collaborating with senior business leaders to foster a culture of continuous development.This a hybrid role with travel into the office 3 x a week.
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Responsibilities
- Lead and inspire a small, dedicated L&D team to deliver engaging and impactful learning experiences.
- Develop and execute a global L&D strategy, ensuring consistency while adapting to different markets and cultural nuances.
- Oversee the selection, implementation, and optimisation of a Learning Management System (LMS) to support a diverse global workforce.
- Design and deliver tailored learning pathways that align with business needs and regional requirements.
- Build strong relationships with senior leadership to drive engagement and alignment with L&D initiatives.
- Manage the L&D budget effectively, allocating resources strategically to maximise impact.
Skills
- Strong strategic thinking skills with the ability to execute detailed plans effectively.
- Excellent leadership and team development capabilities.
- Outstanding communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving business environment.
- A commitment to fostering a culture of learning and professional growth.
Experience
- Significant experience in a senior LD role within a complex, global organisation, ideally within a high-growth or private equity-backed environment.
- Proven track record of successfully implementing and managing an LMS across multiple regions.
- Experience leading and developing a small team to deliver high-quality learning initiatives.
- A strong background in designing and implementing effective learning strategies and programmes.
Education
- A relevant degree or professional certification in Learning Development, HR, Organisational Development, or a related field is desirable.
- Additional qualifications in instructional design, coaching, or digital learning tools would be advantageous.
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Strategy and operations
Develop L&D capability
4 – Strategic
Keeping L&D’s capabilities current and future-ready.
L&D strategy
4 – Strategic
Aligning the learning strategy with the business strategy, planning to move the business forward and guiding execution of L&D tactics in line with strategy.
Manage L&D resources
4 – Strategic
Ensuring adequate capacity, availability and optimal utilisation of people, facilities and equipment to meet current and future organisational learning requirements and provide a seamless end-to-end customer experience.
Manage technology for learning
4 – Strategic
Working with others to manage the technology strategy, roadmap and tools used to enable the individual and organisational learning and performance needs of today – and the innovations of tomorrow.
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Katie Beck
Katie is our recruitment team leader, supporting and guiding the team to find exceptional L&D talent for brilliant L&D opportunities. She possesses six years’ experience in L&D recruitment – across all levels of roles and all types of organisations.
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