Global Leadership Development Architect

NORD ANGLIA EDUCATION; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus scheme eligibility

Leadership development opportunities

Private healthcare provision

Enhanced pension contribution

Employee Assistance Programme

Season ticket loan

Cycle to Work scheme

Job summary

Nord Anglia Education in London HQ is seeking a Leadership Development Manager to design, implement and oversee leadership programmes across the organisation, aligning with strategic goals. You will collaborate with senior management to identify needs and tailor initiatives that support growth while promoting inclusive leadership practices.

Reporting to the Group Head of Leadership Development, you will balance hands-on programme design with measuring impact, contributing to a high-performing,

Qualifications

• Proven experience designing and delivering leadership development in a commercially driven environment.
• Strong facilitation skills across all levels of seniority, including action-learning sets.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to build relationships across diverse groups.
• Knowledge of adult learning principles, leadership frameworks and job analysis to underpin robust programme design.
• Excellent project management and communication skills, with strong analytical ability to measure and evidence the effectiveness of development initiatives.
• An accredited coach with experience of one-to-one and group coaching.
• Experience in using and interpreting psychometrics (BPS Level A and Level B qualified).
• Master's in Occupational Psychology or HR/Learning and Development (or equivalent).
• Experience of working in a global, matrixed organisation.
• Confidence applying AI and digital tools to enhance learning design, delivery and evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Supports the global design, delivery and continuous improvement of Nord Anglia Education's leadership programmes, meeting the diverse needs of both educators and functional teams, and equipping leaders with the skills to lead confidently and perform at their best.
• Supports a comprehensive review of the current leadership offer, elevates the curriculum for school colleagues so it is better aligned to organisational needs, and develops a new functional pathway with clear outcomes aligned to training needs and business priorities.
• Partnering closely with business leaders, educators and HR colleagues, supports scalable, quality learning experiences that strengthen capability, deepen the talent pipeline and advance our growth strategy.
• Crucially, helps future‑prove the organisation by ensuring we develop leaders who are ready to drive Nord Anglia's continued success in the years ahead.

Skills

Leadership development design

Facilitation

Stakeholder management

Adult learning principles

Project management

Communication

Accredited coach

Psychometrics experience

Master's degree in relevant field

Global/matrixed organisation

AI and digital tools for learning

Education

Master's in Occupational Psychology or HR/Learning and Development

Tools

BPS Level A and Level B psychometrics

Job description

Nord Anglia Education in London HQ is seeking a Leadership Development Manager to design, implement and oversee leadership programmes across the organisation, aligning with strategic goals. You will collaborate with senior management to identify needs and tailor initiatives that support growth while promoting inclusive leadership practices.

Reporting to the Group Head of Leadership Development, you will balance hands-on programme design with measuring impact, contributing to a high-performing,