Head of Learning and Development

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Location: Greater Manchester

Hybrid: 2 days per week office‑based

Salary: Up to £75,000 per annum (depending on experience)

A confidential organisation is seeking a dynamic and strategic Head of Learning, Development & Talent to shape and lead its talent, learning, and leadership development agenda. This is a pivotal role responsible for building organisational capability, strengthening leadership pipelines, and driving a culture of continuous development and high performance.

The ideal candidate will bring strategic vision, strong stakeholder influence, and a passion for enabling people to reach their full potential.

• Create and implement an organisation‑wide learning and development strategy aligned to business priorities.
• Lead the design and delivery of leadership, technical, and professional development programmes.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning, innovation, and knowledge sharing.
• Introduce modern, technology‑driven learning solutions including digital platforms, coaching, mentoring, and blended learning.
• Evaluate learning impact and use insights to improve performance, engagement, and retention.

• Develop and maintain a robust talent management and succession planning framework.
• Identify high‑potential talent and build sustainable leadership pipelines.
• Partner with senior leaders to create career pathways and support internal mobility.
• Lead talent reviews and ensure development actions are implemented across the business.

• Strengthen a culture of high performance supported by effective feedback and capability building.
• Support leaders with performance management, coaching, and development planning.
• Design and embed capability frameworks aligned to organisational goals.

• Ensure learning and talent processes embed fairness, representation, and inclusive progression.
• Work closely with relevant teams to deliver development activity that fosters belonging and equity.

• Lead, develop, and empower the Learning & Talent team to deliver impactful outcomes.
• Manage the L&D budget to ensure value for investment.
• Build strong relationships with external providers, consultants, and thought leaders.

• Proven experience in a senior L&D, Talent, or Organisational Development leadership role.
• Ability to translate business needs into comprehensive people development strategies.
• Strong background in leadership development, succession planning, and capability growth.
• Experience delivering digital learning solutions and using L&D technologies (e.g., LMS, LXP).
• Skilled in influencing senior stakeholders and building trusted partnerships.
• Data‑driven, with a track record of demonstrating impact through metrics and analysis.

• Degree in HR, Organisational Psychology, Business, or a related field (Master’s beneficial).
• Accreditation in coaching, facilitation, or psychometric tools (e.g., MBTI, Hogan, Insights Discovery) is an advantage.

• Strategic thinker with a pragmatic, hands‑on approach.
• Passionate about people development and organisational performance.
• Strong communicator and relationship‑builder.
• Curious, innovative, and enthusiastic about emerging learning trends.
• Committed to fostering an inclusive and empowering culture.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Human Resources

Professional Services

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