Learning & Development Lead

Stanley/Stella; Brussel Hoofdstad; Sur place; EUR 70 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Stanley/Stella in Belgium seeks a Learning & Development Lead to shape the company’s learning strategy and drive capability across leaders and teams. You will design the Stanley/Stella Academy, create scalable learning journeys and ensure content stays current with business priorities.

You will collaborate with business leaders and HR to deliver programs across an international, multicultural environment, leveraging blended learning and digital tools to boost performance.

Qualifications

• University degree in HR, L&D, psychology, education, business or related field.
• Minimum 7 years in Learning & Development or related field.
• Proven ability designing and implementing learning strategies in dynamic environments.
• Experience building learning academies or capability development programmes.
• Strong understanding of adult learning principles and blended methodologies.
• Experience with LMS and digital learning solutions.
• Ability to translate business priorities into impactful learning initiatives.
• Strong project and stakeholder management skills.

Responsabilités

• Define and implement Stanley/Stella's learning strategy aligned with business priorities.
• Lead the design and evolution of the Stanley/Stella Academy and development pathways.
• Oversee LMS optimization for a seamless learning experience and adoption.
• Partner with BU leaders to design learning solutions for commercial growth.
• Deliver learning initiatives as trainer or via internal facilitators.
• Establish KPIs, dashboards and ROI measures for learning impact.
• Foster knowledge sharing across countries and languages.

Connaissances

Leadership development

Blended learning

Learning management systems

Project management

Stakeholder management

Cross-cultural collaboration

English + French language skills

Formation

University degree in HR / L&D / Psychology / Education / Business

Outils

LMS platforms

Digital learning tools

Description du poste

Your purpose at Stanley/Stella

As Learning & Development Lead, your mission is to shape and drive Stanley/Stella's learning and development strategy, ensuring our people, leaders and future talents have the capabilities needed to support our growth ambitions and transformation journey.

You will design and implement a modern and impactful learning ecosystem that combines leadership development, career growth, capability building and knowledge sharing across the organisation.

A key part of the role is the development of the Stanley/Stella Academy, creating scalable learning experiences that support employee development, leadership effectiveness, business performance and long-term succession readiness.

Working closely with business leaders and HR stakeholders, you will ensure learning remains a strategic lever to support organisational transformation, strengthen our culture and prepare Stanley/Stella for the future.

Your role and impact

Learning Strategy & Capability Development

• Define and implement Stanley/Stella's learning and development strategy, aligned with business priorities and future capability needs.
• Ensure learning initiatives support major business transformations, organisational changes and the adoption of new processes, systems and ways of working.
• Promote a blended learning approach combining experiential learning, peer learning, coaching, digital learning and classroom training, in line with the 70/20/10 learning philosophy.
• Build a comprehensive learning framework covering the entire employee lifecycle, from onboarding to leadership development, career growth, talent acceleration and succession readiness.
• Establish learning governance, methodologies and processes that ensure consistency, scalability and business impact.

Stanley/Stella Academy

• Lead the design, deployment and continuous evolution of the Stanley/Stella Academy.
• Create engaging learning journeys, curricula and development pathways for employees, managers and future leaders.
• Ensure learning content remains relevant, modern and aligned with business priorities.
• Develop scalable programmes that strengthen organisational capabilities and support long-term growth.

Learning Experience & Digital Learning

• Lead the continuous development and optimisation of the Learning Management System (LMS).
• Ensure a seamless, engaging and user-friendly learning experience that drives adoption and knowledge retention.
• Explore innovative learning technologies, tools and best practices to continuously enhance learning effectiveness.
• Monitor learning participation, engagement and effectiveness through meaningful KPIs and reporting.

Commercial & Dealer Capability Development

• Partner with Business Unit leaders to design learning solutions that support commercial performance and business growth.
• Develop content and programmes that strengthen sales capabilities and customer engagement.
• In a second phase, design and implement dedicated learning journeys for Stanley/Stella Official Dealers, reinforcing product knowledge, commercial expertise and alignment with the Stanley/Stella brand experience.
• Ensure dealers become strong ambassadors of the brand and its values.

Facilitation & Knowledge Sharing

• Deliver selected learning initiatives directly as trainer or facilitator.
• Develop a network of internal facilitators and subject-matter experts capable of deploying learning programmes across functions, countries and languages.
• Promote a culture of continuous learning, feedback and knowledge sharing throughout the organisation.
• Support leaders in developing coaching and people development capabilities.

Partnerships, Budget & Performance Management

• Build and maintain strong relationships with external learning partners, content providers and digital learning platforms.
• Evaluate and select learning solutions, methodologies and tools that support business needs.
• Define and manage the learning and development budget.
• Establish KPIs, dashboards and success measures to demonstrate learning impact and return on investment.
• Continuously assess and improve programme effectiveness through data, feedback and business outcomes.

About You

• University degree in Human Resources, Learning & Development, Psychology, Education, Business or a related field.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in Learning & Development, Talent Development or a related field.
• Proven experience designing and implementing learning strategies and development programmes in a dynamic and evolving environment.
• Experience building learning academies, frameworks or capability development programmes is a strong asset.
• Strong understanding of adult learning principles, blended learning methodologies and leadership development.
• Experience working with Learning Management Systems and digital learning solutions.
• Ability to translate business priorities into impactful learning initiatives.
• Strong project management and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Experience working in an international and multicultural environment is a plus.
• Fluent in English, with a strong command of French. Additional languages are considered an asset.

Leadership & Personal Skills

• Strong communication, presentation and facilitation skills.
• Business-oriented mindset with the ability to connect learning to performance and organisational objectives.
• Highly collaborative and able to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Creative and innovative in designing engaging learning experiences.
• Structured and process-oriented, while maintaining a pragmatic approach.
• Strong listening skills and genuine curiosity.

About Us

Founded in 2012, Stanley/Stella has become Europe's leading brand for premium and sustainable blank apparel. Our mission is simple yet ambitious: to redefine how responsible fashion is made, distributed and experienced.

We combine contemporary design with uncompromising quality and a deeply embedded commitment to sustainability. Every choice, from the fabrics we select to the long-term partnerships we build, reflects our belief that doing better is not optional; it is essential.

At Stanley/Stella, excellence is not a slogan. It is our way of working. We operate with transparency, respect and an entrepreneurial spirit that empowers every team member to make an impact. Together we are shaping a more conscious and inspiring future for our industry and for everyone who wears our products.

Join a company that leads by example, grows with purpose and creates change that lasts.