Head of L&D

Ipsum; North Stainmore; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

28 days holiday

Refer a friend £1000

Job summary

Ipsum is seeking an experienced Head of Learning and Development to lead our HR learning strategy across the business. You will shape and deliver a forward-thinking program that supports growth, leadership development, and capability across all levels.

You’ll partner with senior leaders, manage the L&D team, oversee apprenticeship and graduate pathways, and ensure learning initiatives deliver measurable business impact at Ipsum in the UK.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Leadership & Development leadership.
• Strong track record delivering impactful people development strategies.
• Experience partnering with senior leaders to align learning with business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Develop group-wide L&D strategy aligned to growth objectives and values.
• Lead, coach and develop the L&D team and delivery of programmes.
• Oversee apprenticeship and graduate programmes including onboarding and funding opportunities.
• Manage LMS and learning frameworks to support workforce development.
• Monitor KPIs, budgets, and supplier performance to maximise ROI.

Skills

L&D leadership

Stakeholder management

Strategy development

Partnership with senior leaders

Leadership development

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business/Psychology; CIPD member

Tools

LMS management

Job description

What’s In It For You…

We believe in looking after our people, and it shows. When you join Ipsum, you’re not just taking a job — you’re starting a career with real support behind it.

• Competitive Salary with overtime opportunities
• 28 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays + option to buy up to 5 additional days
• Know someone great? Refer them to us and receive a £1000 for every referral*
• Company Pension Scheme
• Career development and funded professional qualifications
• 24/7 virtual GP access
• Mental health support & counselling services
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee discount platform with savings on supermarkets, gyms, mobile phones and more
• Life Assurance cover
• Enhanced Maternity Pay
• Long Service Awards

Head of Learning & Development

Location: Chorley / Warrington

Employment type: Full Time, Permanent

Working Hours: Monday to Friday

What’s In It For You…

We believe in looking after our people, and it shows. When you join Ipsum, you’re not just taking a job — you’re starting a career with real support behind it.

• Competitive Salary with overtime opportunities
• 28 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays + option to buy up to 5 additional days
• Know someone great? Refer them to us and receive a £1000 for every referral*
• Company Pension Scheme
• Career development and funded professional qualifications
• 24/7 virtual GP access
• Mental health support & counselling services
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee discount platform with savings on supermarkets, gyms, mobile phones and more
• Life Assurance cover
• Enhanced Maternity Pay
• Long Service Awards
• Paid volunteering opportunities

About The Role…

We’re looking for an experienced Head of Learning and Development to join our growing HR team. This role is responsible for shaping and delivering a forward-thinking Learning & Development strategy that supports Ipsum’s growth ambitions, strategic objectives, and values. Leading the L&D team, the successful candidate will drive organisational capability development across all levels, from early careers programmes to management and leadership development, ensuring employees have the skills and support needed to succeed and grow.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Develop and deliver a group-wide Learning & Development strategy aligned to Ipsum’s growth objectives, values, and future capability needs.
• Partner with senior leaders, managers, HR, and Talent Acquisition teams to identify development needs and embed effective learning solutions across the business.
• Design and implement leadership, management, and high-potential talent development programmes to build organisational capability.
• Lead, coach, and develop the L&D team, ensuring the successful delivery of development initiatives and a consistent employee learning experience.
• Oversee apprenticeship and graduate programmes, including onboarding, mentoring, assessments, funding opportunities, and career development pathways.
• Manage and continuously improve the Learning Management System (LMS) and technical development frameworks to support workforce development.
• Monitor programme effectiveness through KPIs, reporting, budget management, and supplier performance to ensure strong return on investment and business impact.

What we’re looking for:

• Proven experience in Learning & Development leadership, with a track record of developing high-performing teams and delivering impactful people development strategies.
• Strong background in partnering with senior leaders to align learning initiatives with business objectives and drive organisational performance.
• Strategic and commercially minded, with the ability to translate business needs into effective and measurable L&D solutions.
• Experience designing and delivering leadership, management, talent, apprenticeship, or graduate development programmes, ideally within Utilities, Infrastructure, Engineering, or a similar sector.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the credibility to build strong relationships across all levels of the organisation.
• Resilient, proactive, and results-focused, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced and evolving environment.
• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Human Resources, Business Management, Psychology, or a related discipline, CIPD membership, and a full UK driving licence.

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