Assistant Learning & Development Director

COREcruitment Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

COREcruitment Ltd. seeks an Assistant Learning and Development Director for a luxury London hotel.

This hands-on leadership role shapes the learning and talent agenda, reporting to the senior leadership team and partnering with department heads to identify development needs and deliver impactful programmes. The role focuses on designing and delivering training, leadership development and onboarding, fostering a culture of continuous learning and measurable ROI in a high-volume hospitality

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior L&D role (Learning Manager or Assistant L&D Director).
• Strong knowledge of learning strategy, talent development and leadership programmes.
• Excellent communication, facilitation and presentation skills.
• Confident in engaging with senior stakeholders and influencing across levels.
• Proactive, creative and commercially minded with strong organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Support design and implementation of the hotel's L&D strategy and annual training plan.
• Lead and develop a high-performing L&D function.
• Partner with department heads to identify skills gaps and development priorities.
• Design and deliver engaging training programmes across all levels of the hotel.
• Support leadership development, talent management and succession planning.
• Develop onboarding and induction programmes that create a strong colleague experience.
• Drive a culture of continuous learning, coaching and feedback.
• Monitor training effectiveness and ROI to continually improve programmes.
• Support compliance, mandatory training and industry standards.
• Build strong relationships with external training providers and partners.

Skills

L&D strategy

Leadership development

Stakeholder management

Training design

Facilitation & presentation

Project management

Job description

Assistant Learning and Development Director – Luxury London Hotel

Location: London | Full-time, office-based

Salary: Up to £65,000 + bonus

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant L&D Director to join a prestigious London hotel and play a key role in shaping the learning, development and talent agenda across the property.

This is a hands-on leadership role for an experienced Learning & Development professional who is passionate about creating exceptional people experiences and building a strong culture of learning, performance and progression.

Reporting into the senior leadership team, you will support the delivery of the hotel's overall L&D strategy, working closely with department heads and managers to identify development needs and deliver impactful learning initiatives.

Responsibilities:

• Supporting the design and implementation of the hotel's L&D strategy and annual training plan.
• Leading and developing a high-performing L&D function.
• Partnering with department heads to identify skills gaps and development priorities.
• Designing and delivering engaging training programmes across all levels of the hotel.
• Supporting leadership development, talent management and succession planning.
• Developing onboarding and induction programmes that create a strong colleague experience from day one.
• Driving a culture of continuous learning, coaching and feedback.
• Monitoring training effectiveness, engagement and ROI, using data and feedback to continually improve programmes.
• Supporting compliance, mandatory training and relevant industry standards.
• Building strong relationships with external training providers and partners.
• Championing the hotel's values and ensuring they are embedded throughout the colleague journey.

Requirements:

• We're looking for an experienced L&D professional with a strong background in luxury, upscale or high-volume hospitality, ideally within a hotel environment.
• You'll bring:
• Proven experience in a senior L&D, Learning Manager or Assistant L&D Director role.
• Strong knowledge of learning strategy, talent development and leadership programmes.
• Excellent communication, facilitation and presentation skills.
• The confidence to work with senior stakeholders and influence across all levels of the organisation.
• A proactive, creative and commercially minded approach to L&D.
• Strong organisational and project management skills.
• A genuine passion for developing people and creating a positive workplace culture.