Global Leader — Learning, Development & Culture

World Resources Institute; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 108,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

A global environmental NGO is seeking a strategic leader to serve as Global Director of Learning Development & Culture. This role involves shaping the organization’s global people strategy and overseeing career development, learning, and culture initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in HR and organizational development, demonstrating a commitment to employee engagement and well-being. This hybrid position requires significant collaborative efforts across regions, making it critical for the leader to foster an inclusive and impactful workplace culture.

Benefits

Generous leave days increasing with tenure

Health insurance contribution

Access to global learning opportunities

Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Flexible working hours

Geoblue travel insurance

Qualifications

• Demonstrated success as a senior People leader with a track record of managing professionals.
• Extensive experience within large matrixed mission-driven organizations.
• Proven ability to lead organization-wide change initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Shape WRI's global people strategy alongside the Chief People Officer.
• Design and deliver inclusive learning and development strategies.
• Champion workplace culture and well-being initiatives.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Compassionate leadership

Organizational development

Employee engagement

Analytical skills

Education

Background in occupational/organizational psychology

Job description

A global environmental NGO is seeking a strategic leader to serve as Global Director of Learning Development & Culture. This role involves shaping the organization’s global people strategy and overseeing career development, learning, and culture initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in HR and organizational development, demonstrating a commitment to employee engagement and well-being. This hybrid position requires significant collaborative efforts across regions, making it critical for the leader to foster an inclusive and impactful workplace culture.