Head of Learning and Development

First Group; London Borough of Hounslow; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

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Job summary

First Group is seeking a strategic Learning & Development leader to drive organisational capability and deliver development solutions that support business growth. You will shape the learning strategy, identify capability gaps, and lead leadership and talent programmes across multiple sites.

The role requires senior L&D experience, strong stakeholder management, and experience with LMS and digital learning platforms. A CIPD Level 7 qualification is desirable, with a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Senior-level experience in Learning & Development, Talent Development or Organisational Development.
• Experience developing and implementing L&D strategies aligned to objectives.
• Strong leadership and management development experience.
• Experience leading learning, training or people development teams.
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and build relationships.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver the organisation's learning and development strategy aligned to business objectives.
• Identify capability gaps and translate into learning initiatives.
• Lead leadership, management, talent and career development programmes.
• Champion a culture of continuous learning and accountability.
• Oversee LMS and learning technologies to enhance impact.
• Manage L&D budget, resources and supplier relationships.
• Use data and evaluation to measure impact and drive improvement.
• Build relationships with senior leaders to align priorities with goals.

Skills

Senior-level experience

Learning & Development

Talent Development

Organisational Development

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Communication

Multi-site environment

Education

CIPD Level 7

Tools

Learning Management System (LMS)

Digital learning platforms

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and deliver the organisation's learning and development strategy aligned to business objectives and workforce priorities
• Identify capability gaps and future skills requirementstranslating these into effective learning and development initiatives
• Lead leadership, management, talent and career development programmes across the organisation
• Champion a culture of continuous learning, development and personal accountability
• Provide strategic oversight of operational trainingensuring programmes support business, safety and workforce requirements
• Lead and develop the Learning & Development Manager and Driver Training Manager setting clear objectives and driving high performance
• Oversee learning technologiesincluding the Learning Management System (LMS) to enhance the learner experience and business impact
• Manage the L&D budget, resources and supplier relationships to ensure effective and value-driven delivery
• Use data, insight and evaluation measures to assess effectiveness, demonstrate impact and drive continuous improvement
• Build strong relationships with senior leaders and stakeholders to ensure learning priorities support organisational goals

What We're Looking For:

We're looking for a strategic and influential Learning & Development leader who can drive organisational capability and deliver development solutions that support business growth and performance.

The successful candidate will have:

• Significant senior-level experience within Learning & Development, Talent Development or Organisational Development
• Experience developing and implementing L&D strategies aligned to organisational objectives
• Strong leadership and management development experience
• Experience leading and developing learning, training or people development teams
• A proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and build effective relationships across a complex organisation
• Experience managing budgets, suppliers, learning technologies and digital learning platforms
• Experience using data and evaluation to measure learning effectiveness and business impact
• Strong strategic thinking, communication, stakeholder management and leadership skills
• Experience working within a multi-site, operational or complex business environment

Desirable:

• CIPD Level 7 or equivalent
• Coaching or leadership development qualification
• Experience within transport, logistics or another safety-critical environment
• Experience leading organisational change, transformation or culture programmes

Benefits:

• We are also committed to your financial wellbeing, and we offer a platformwith many discounts on high street brands and supermarkets etc
• Staff Travel Pass
• Nominee Pass after three months of service
• Cycle to work scheme