Executive Learning and Development Lead - Associate Director

Ernst & Young Advisory Services Sdn Bhd; London; On-site; USD 123,000 - 238,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks an experienced professional for a senior role in executive Learning and Development. You will lead initiatives to enhance the skills of executive leaders globally while managing a diverse team and improving curriculum effectiveness. The environment promotes continuous learning and professional growth, offering competitive remuneration and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Comprehensive compensation and benefits package

Flexible working options

Continuous learning opportunities

Supportive, diverse culture

Qualifications

• Experience in a Talent or Consulting role considering skills strategy.
• Demonstrable experience operating at a senior level.
• Experience managing a team and implementing quality work.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive executive learning and development solutions globally.
• Manage critical global Executive learning programs.
• Develop comprehensive frameworks for assessing executive competencies.

Skills

Strong business acumen

Excellent analysis and problem-solving skills

Strong influencing and communication skills

Education

Degree in a related discipline

Masters qualification in a related discipline

Job description

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Location: London

Other locations: Anywhere Globally

Date: 2 Jul 2025

Requisition ID: 1620932

EY focuses on high-ethical standards and integrity among its employees and expects all candidates to demonstrate these qualities. At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

EY’s Global Learning function designs, develops and deploys technical and non-technical learning for EY professionals across the world. In the Design and development team, we are applying learning science and proven technology in the development and curation of the best learning content.

We are looking for a colleague to join our virtual team working from over 20 geographical locations across the world. We offer flexible working, the chance to work in a multicultural and multinational environment, and best in class teaming and collaboration.

The opportunity

The role will lead a team to define and oversee implementation of executive (Director level and above) Learning and Development solutions globally that continuously improve the skills and capability of our executive leaders. The role should maintain strong connections with business and Talent leaders to ensure understanding of the skills and capabilities required by executives and ensure this is reflected in Global level executive Learning and/or programs. This role will have responsibility to design and oversee effective delivery of critical executive programs including our Global Exec Programs, Virtual Series and being part of the Global New Executive Program (GEP) delivery team.

Your key responsibilities

• Purpose of the Job:
  • Responsible for defining and driving implementation of executive learning and development solutions globally at EY. Work with businessleaders and Talent stakeholders to understand the critical and common skills and capabilities required of executive at EY, and to ensure leading learning pathways, curriculum and development initiatives are in place to continually drive executive leadership excellence.
  • Develop a comprehensive framework and/or method for assessing executive competencies. Anticipate skill gaps or new requirements, and where key skills are to be developed, lead on the design and implementation of executive learning curriculum
  • Contribute to the Global Leadership Development strategy for EY, working with L&D leaders. And monitor performance of executive capabilities to demonstrate value to both Talent leaders and the business
  • Manage critical global Executive learning programs, including the Global Executive Programs (GEPs). Ensure these GEPs are supported by the Regions effectively ensuring a steady flow of nominated participants. Drive continuous improvement, capture feedback and enhance program
    design and delivery
  • As required work with the Succession Planning Lead to ensure we have the right Talent pipeline attending GEPs
  • As required, work with Global Talent Delivery teams to ensure global processes and technology platforms are effective to enable delivery of
    global executive learning and development initiatives
  • Providing thought leadership on best practice in executive and Executive leadership development. Review external and internal organization data to understand current perspectives on executive learning & development programs and solutions, and consider ways to enhance the current executive experience, capability and performance.
  • Provide best practice and insights to help Super Regions implement Global executive Learning and Development, but recognise Regions will take ownership for implementation of programs and/or executive learning and development solutions
  • Where required, develop proposals for change to enhance Global executive E learning and development solutions and/or the executive experience at EY.
  • Ensure that appropriate consultation is done with Super Regions and SL stakeholders, and ensure appropriate business case materials are prepared to secure investment through the Global Talent governance process
  • Where required, collaborate with Super Region Talent teams via Communities of Practice / Networks to share insights, best practices and/or to understand requirements for Global solutions.

Skills and attributes for success

• Supervision Responsibilities:
  
  • Member of the Global L&D team, oversee and manage the work of executive Learning & Development Consultants and Analysts to ensure all function work is completed effectively
  • Responsible for defining and driving continuous improvement of executive Learning & Development solutions and programs with a view of external best practices and internal stakeholder requirements
  • Supervise design and optimization of GEP
  • Where opportunities for change to global solutions are identified, work with Talent colleagues to complete analysis and propose recommendations for change aligned to internal Global Talent governance process
  • Foster and maintain effective relationships with other Global Talent Function Leaders, Region Talent Leaders/teams and third parties to drive effective service delivery, consistency in ways of working
• Knowledge and Skills Requirements:
  • Strong business acumen, understanding of EY’s ‘All In’ business strategy and the Talent implications
  • Knowledge of the way EY Talent operates, the Talent operating model and organization structure
  • Deep knowledge of the L&D function service delivery model and ways of working, including: function processes, technologyorganization structure and roles, especially for Skills & Career solutions
  • Excellent analysis and problem solving skills to identify issues and recommend change
  • Strong organizational skills, ability to set priorities and allocate work within effective time frames
  • Proactive and pragmatic style, agile mindset and approach to deliver global services under cost and time pressures
  • Strong influencing and communication skills. Maturity in approach to interact with: Global and Super Region Talent leaders
  • Ability to use Global Technology as well as other relevant HR systems and knowledge tools
• Other Requirements:
  
  • Due to global nature of the role; travel and willingness to work alternative hours will be required
• Job Requirements:
  • Education:
    
    • Educated to degree level in a related discipline
    • Higher professional or a Masters qualification in a related discipline is preferred, not required
  • Experience:
    
    • Demonstrable experience in a closely related Talent or Consulting role considering skills strategy, solutions and performance
    • Demonstrable experience of operating at a senior level, building and maintaining relationships with senior business and Talent leaders at Global and Region levels
    • Demonstrable experience of having managed a team to implement quality work at pace and of resolving people issues that may arise
    • Demonstrable experience of assessing and scoping potential project/change initiatives and development of associated business cases
    • Demonstrable experience of thinking and acting strategically and commercially in pursuit of the wider business objectives
    • Demonstrable experience of working in fast-paced, demanding environment to deliver required results
  • Certification Requirements:
    
    • Higher professional or masters qualification in a related discipline are preferred, not required
    • Active membership to related professional bodies or industry groups is preferred, not required

What we look for

An experienced learning professional who strives to exceed client needs, keeps in touch with the newest developments in learning and realizes evidence-based innovative learning solutions.

A role model who supports the development of others through coaching and providing constructive feedback.

A professional who demonstrates resilience and is energized by working in a global environment, proactively seeking different opinions, valuing and leveraging diverse perspectives.

What we offer

The compensation ranges below are provided in order to comply with United States pay transparency laws. Other geographies will follow their local salary guidelines, which may not be a direct conversion of published US salary ranges.

We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business. The salary range for this job in most geographic locations in the US is $123,600 to $238,000. The salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $148,400 to $270,500. Individual salaries within those ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options. Under our flexible vacation policy, you’ll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. You’ll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

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