Head Of Learning And Development

I am currently supporting a client, based on the Fylde Coast in their search for a Head of Learning and Development. This is a brand new role in a successful business. Reporting into the People Director you will be accountable for the development, planning and delivery of a variety of Learning initiatives, with the purpose of ensuring employees are suitably qualified, competent and skilled to undertake their roles.

Leading a small, high-performing team you will take a lead on the following:

• Supporting engagement and retention through ensuring there are career pathways in place across the business
• Working to identify high-performing talent and working with these individuals to further develop
• Building effective working relationships with key stakeholders, working to continually evaluate learning needs
• Working with the People Director on the implementation of a learning strategy
• Driving a culture of continuous improvement across all learning initiatives
• Ensuring learning initiatives are fit for purpose
• Building robust methods for reporting and evaluating on learning interventions
• Overseeing leadership development activity
• Designing and implementing an effective induction and on-boarding programme for new starters
• Identifying opportunities to use the apprenticeship levy
• Collaborating with third party training providers
• Leading an internal communications programme with the aim of ensuring widespread awareness of L and D activity

My client is looking for a high-performing, experienced L and D professional who is evidently driven and passionate, as well as being focused on their own professional development.

If you are interested in this opportunity please submit your CV for immediate consideration.