Head of Learning and Development Job London area,Greater London England UK,HR/Recruitment

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 requirements translating 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 training ensuring 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 technologies including 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 with in 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 platform with many discounts on high street brands and supermarkets etc
Staff Travel Pass
Nominee Pass after three months of service
Cycle to work scheme