Head of Learning and Development

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and deliver the organisation’s learning and development strategy aligned to business objectives and workforce priorities
• Identify capability gaps and future skills requirementstranslating these into effective learning and development initiatives
• Lead leadership, management, talent and career development programmes across the organisation
• Champion a culture of continuous learning, development and personal accountability
• Provide strategic oversight of operational trainingensuring programmes support business, safety and workforce requirements
• Lead and develop the Learning & Development Manager and Driver Training Manager setting clear objectives and driving high performance
• Oversee learning technologiesincluding the Learning Management System (LMS) to enhance the learner experience and business impact
• Manage the L&D budget, resources and supplier relationships to ensure effective and value-driven delivery
• Use data, insight and evaluation measures to assess effectiveness, demonstrate impact and drive continuous improvement
• Build strong relationships with senior leaders and stakeholders to ensure learning priorities support organisational goals

What We’re Looking For:

We’re looking for a strategic and influential Learning & Development leader who can drive organisational capability and deliver development solutions that support business growth and performance.

The successful candidate will have:

• Significant senior-level experience within Learning & Development, Talent Development or Organisational Development
• Experience developing and implementing L&D strategies aligned to organisational objectives
• Strong leadership and management development experience
• Experience leading and developing learning, training or people development teams
• A proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and build effective relationships across a complex organisation
• Experience managing budgets, suppliers, learning technologies and digital learning platforms
• Experience using data and evaluation to measure learning effectiveness and business impact
• Strong strategic thinking, communication, stakeholder management and leadership skills
• Experience working within a multi-site, operational or complex business environment

Desirable:

• CIPD Level 7 or equivalent
• Coaching or leadership development qualification
• Experience within transport, logistics or another safety-critical environment
• Experience leading organisational change, transformation or culture programmes

Benefits:

• We are also committed to your financial wellbeing, and we offer a platformwith many discounts on high street brands and supermarkets etc
• Staff Travel Pass
• Nominee Pass after three months of service
• Cycle to work scheme

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