Head of Learning and Development

Overview

In this role, you will lead the organisation’s learning, development and capability agenda. You will shape and deliver a learning strategy aligned to business priorities, developing leadership and talent across the company. You’ll work with HR and senior leaders to oversee leadership development, employee growth, and training, including bus driver training. You will drive impact through data, budgets, and technology to support safety and performance.

Pay / Benefits

• Staff Travel Pass
• Nominee Pass after three months
• Cycle to work scheme
• discount platform for high street brands and supermarkets

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the organisation’s learning and development strategy aligned to objectives
• Identify capability gaps and translate them into learning initiatives
• Lead leadership, management, talent and career development programmes
• Foster a culture of continuous learning and accountability
• Oversee operational training to meet business, safety and workforce needs
• Lead and develop L&D Manager and Driver Training Manager with clear objectives
• Oversee learning technologies, including the LMS, to improve learner experience and impact
• Manage L&D budget, resources and supplier relationships
• Utilise data and evaluation to measure effectiveness and drive improvement
• Build strong relationships with senior leaders to align learning with organisational goals

Key requirements

• Senior-level experience in Learning & Development, Talent Development or Organizational Development
• Experience developing and implementing L&D strategies
• Strong leadership and management development experience
• Experience leading learning or training teams
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and navigate a complex organisation
• Budget, supplier management, and digital learning platform experience
• Experience using data to measure learning effectiveness and business impact
• Strategic thinking, communication and stakeholder management skills
• Experience in a multi-site, operational or complex environment

• strategic thinking
• stakeholder management
• leadership
• Learning Management System (LMS)
• data-driven evaluation of learning impact
• digital learning platforms

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