Head of Learning & Capability Strategy

United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 58,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £64,115

7% corporate performance bonus

Final salary defined benefits pension

25 days annual leave + 2.5 privilege

3 site closure days over Christmas

Flexible working options

Disability/EDI-friendly recruitment

Job summary

United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority seeks a Head of Learning & Development to lead UKAEA’s learning and capability strategy, setting professional standards and overseeing a portfolio of programmes. You will drive investment value and lead the L&D team to deliver measurable organisational impact.

You’ll manage the budget, build strategic partnerships with professional bodies and academia, and advance learning services through continuous improvement and governance.

Qualifications

• Degree-level education with a recognised L&D or HR qualification such as CIPD Level 7.
• Coaching qualification such as ILM Level 5 or Level 7 in Coaching and Mentoring.
• Extensive experience leading an L&D function within a complex organisation.
• Proven ability to develop and deliver organisational learning strategies on time, cost and quality.
• Knowledge of learning methodologies, digital learning, evaluation, accessibility and legislation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver an organisation-wide learning and capability strategy aligned with priorities.
• Translate capability requirements into a prioritised portfolio of learning activities.
• Identify capability risks and advise senior leaders on investment priorities.
• Establish operating model, standards, governance and QA for learning.
• Ensure learning meets legislative, accessibility, funding and professional requirements.
• Manage the learning portfolio, budget and resources; monitor value and ROI.
• Approve learning solutions, programmes and external partnerships.
• Represent L&D at senior governance forums and influence workforce decisions.
• Build strategic relationships with professional bodies, providers and academics.
• Lead and develop the L&D team and improve learning services' quality and maturity.

Education

Degree-level education

CIPD Level 7 (L&D/HR)

ILM Level 5/7 in Coaching & Mentoring

Extensive L&D leadership experience

Strategic learning delivery & governance

Job description

United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority seeks a Head of Learning & Development to lead UKAEA’s learning and capability strategy, setting professional standards and overseeing a portfolio of programmes. You will drive investment value and lead the L&D team to deliver measurable organisational impact.

You’ll manage the budget, build strategic partnerships with professional bodies and academia, and advance learning services through continuous improvement and governance.