AddressGlobal Learning Specialist | London
For over 35 years, Aesop has carefully cultivated an inspiring and inclusive environment in which our employees are supported and encouraged to thrive. As a global retail organisation, we offer professional development and advancement opportunities to complement career goals and aspirations.
Our approach to skin care involves meticulous attention to detail, using only the most efficacious ingredients to create formulations which stir the self and senses. The same meticulous approach is taken during our recruitment process, seeking out considered and inspired individuals with a wealth of perspectives who bring out the best in themselves and others.
We aim to strike the right balance between people, planet and profit, actively reducing our footprint on the planet that generously sustains us. So far, this journey has led us to become a certified B Corp. We are committed to building a more sustainable and inclusive society.
Role purpose
As the Global Learning Specialist, based in London, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and implementing strategic learning initiatives for Aesop’s global workforce. You will maintain and coordinate the underpinning practices and learning systems across our organization, enabling employees to successfully develop themselves and their careers. Your responsibilities will include designing and delivering programs that align with Aesop’s values, business goals, and the professional development needs of our employees. Working closely alongside the Learning Manager and Talent team, you will establish and maintain Aesop as a true learning organization.
Role responsibilities include, but not limited to –
Learning Design and Delivery:
· Develop engaging and impactful learning materials, courses, and workshops tailored to the needs of Aesop’s teams.
· Utilise various learning methodologies, including e-learning, workshops, and on-the-job training, to cater to diverse learning preferences.
· Work with the Learning Manager and DE&I Manager to support education and embedding of our DEI strategy across the organisation.
· Liaising with our colleagues within L’Oréal Luxe to leverage and deploy relevant content.
Technology Optimisation:
· Explore and implement innovative technologies to enhance learning experiences, including e-learning platforms, virtual classrooms, and other digital tools relevant to the London and global workforce.
· Maintaining content, campaigns and courses on our internal learning systems, Workday Learning and LinkedIn Learning.
Local and Global Coordination:
· Work closely with global and regional stakeholders to ensure consistency in learning initiatives.
· Facilitate coordination between different regions to promote a cohesive organisational learning culture.
· Leading communication and coordination between Aesop and external providers like LinkedIn Learning and CoachHub.
Performance Evaluation:
· Consistently measure the effectiveness of learning programs globally.
· Regularly assess and refine initiatives based on feedback and outcomes.
· Maintenance of learning data on Workday.
Communication:
· Drive internal learning communications to encourage and facilitate personal ownership for career development, sharing supportive content contributing to the quality and impact of career development conversations.
· Support relationships with external learning providers in connection with the delivery of Aesop’s learning objectives.
This is a full-time position operating with a hybrid working pattern, based in Aesop’s London Bridge office.
What we are looking for
· Open mindset and deep curiosity seeking to understand others, listen without judgement and act on diverse perspectives
· Commitment to fostering an inclusive and psychologically safe work environment
· Proven experience in, or exposure to, designing and delivering learning and development programs, preferably within a global context.
· Understanding of adult learning principles and modern instructional design methodologies.
· Excellent project management and organizational skills.
· Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders, globally.
· Experience with analysing data to find themes and trends to inform decision making.
· Understanding of digital learning creation tools would be desirable.
What’s on offer
We take a holistic approach to employment, promoting professional development, career growth, employee wellbeing initiatives and encouraging deep connections with the local community through the Aesop Foundation, volunteering and matched giving programs. Employee benefits include -
· Flexible, hybrid working pattern
· Generous product discount allowance and bi-annual complimentary product allocation
· Paid volunteering allowance for all employees
· Bonus opportunity based on personal, and business, performance
· Suite of options to aid development, including complimentary access to LinkedIn Learning, in-house Product and Core skills training and study support opportunities
· Access to employee assistance programmes, complimentary subscription to Headspace mindfulness app and summer hours options.
Aesop is committed to attracting, developing and retaining the very best people by offering a creative and inclusive workplace where talent is truly recognised and rewarded. We are committed to promoting inclusion for all with the belief that diversity, inclusion and belonging plays an important role in the success of our organisation. We actively encourage everyone to consider becoming a part of our journey.
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