Head of L&D: Leadership & Hospitality Excellence

Virgin Active; Greater London; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fitness organization in the UK is seeking a Head of L&D to lead and implement a company-wide learning strategy. This role requires extensive experience in leadership development and a proven ability to manage high-performing teams. You will collaborate with senior leaders to align learning initiatives with business goals and oversee various training programs that enhance employee growth and member experiences. The position also offers generous perks including complimentary membership and a focus on mental health support.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus a Celebration Day

Access to Scottish Widows Pension with 5% match

Complimentary Virgin Active membership

Private Dental and Healthcare Insurance

Life Assurance 4x salary

Employee discounts across Virgin Active

20% off food and drinks at KAUAI branches

Access to Salary Finance

BUPA employer assistance programme

Complimentary corporate letting services

Access to ePoints for online discounts

Discount on Academy courses

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading Learning & Development at a senior level.
• Strong track record of building and leading high-performing L&D teams.
• Expertise in compliance training and management development.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, delivery, and evaluation of learning strategies.
• Partner with senior leaders to identify capability needs.
• Manage the L&D budget and demonstrate ROI of learning initiatives.

Skills

Leadership development

Stakeholder management

Data-driven mindset

Strong communication skills

Tools

Learning technologies

Job description

A leading fitness organization in the UK is seeking a Head of L&D to lead and implement a company-wide learning strategy. This role requires extensive experience in leadership development and a proven ability to manage high-performing teams. You will collaborate with senior leaders to align learning initiatives with business goals and oversee various training programs that enhance employee growth and member experiences. The position also offers generous perks including complimentary membership and a focus on mental health support.