Senior Learning & Development Director

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Learning & Development Director based in United Kingdom. Are you an experienced Learning and Development leader passionate about building high‑performing teams and shaping organizational growth through continuous learning? This is an exciting opportunity to establish and lead a global learning function within a rapidly expanding international digital finance and technology environment.

You will design and implement a comprehensive learning strategy covering leadership development, employee onboarding, technical training, and sales enablement. Working closely with senior executives and cross‑functional leaders, you will ensure employees have the knowledge, skills, and resources needed to perform at their best. You will also modernize learning experiences through digital platforms, AI-powered tools, and data‑driven development initiatives. This strategic leadership position offers the opportunity to build a global team, influence company culture, and directly contribute to organizational performance and long‑term business success.

• Develop, lead, and implement a comprehensive global Learning and Development strategy aligned with business priorities, organizational objectives, and company values.
• Build and manage learning programs that support employees throughout their professional journeys, from onboarding and foundational training to leadership development and advanced technical enablement.
• Design and deliver leadership development initiatives for first‑time managers, experienced leaders, senior executives, and high‑potential employees.
• Establish core professional development programs covering communication, feedback, coaching, decision‑making, and effective people management.
• Oversee mandatory and compliance training in collaboration with Legal and Compliance teams, ensuring consistent implementation and completion across all international locations.
• Manage the company’s Learning Management System (LMS), digital content library, and learning technology infrastructure, combining instructor‑led sessions, online courses, and practical workplace learning.
• Partner with HR Business Partners to develop individual development plans, career progression frameworks, and succession planning initiatives.
• Establish meaningful learning performance indicators and evaluate the impact of development initiatives on employee performance, retention, productivity, and organizational readiness.
• Own and continuously improve the global employee onboarding experience, covering the entire journey from offer acceptance through the first 90 days of employment.
• Develop a consistent company‑wide onboarding framework alongside tailored learning pathways for engineering, sales, operations, and leadership teams.
• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition, IT, Workplace Operations, and hiring managers to ensure a seamless onboarding experience across all offices and remote locations.
• Monitor onboarding effectiveness through employee feedback and time‑to‑productivity metrics, identifying opportunities to improve the new‑hire experience.
• Lead the planning and execution of company‑wide all‑hands meetings, including scheduling, agendas, content development, and speaker preparation.
• Partner with senior executives, the CEO, and Internal Communications teams to develop key messages, communicate strategic priorities, and strengthen organizational alignment.
• Coordinate all‑hands sessions across different time zones and delivery formats, including in‑person, hybrid, and virtual events.
• Collect participant feedback and engagement data to continuously improve internal communication and company‑wide…