Head Of Learning & Organisational Development

Medlock Partners Ltd; Wolverhampton; Hybrid; GBP 72,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional services recruitment specialist is seeking a Head of Learning & Organisational Development to design and lead a strategic learning agenda. The role involves building capability, driving cultural transformation, and partnering with senior leaders across multiple sites. Ideal candidates will have experience in industrial or manufacturing sectors, a deep understanding of organisational psychology, and proven strategies for talent development. This high-impact position offers the opportunity to influence and transform learning initiatives within a growing organization.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Qualifications

• Significant experience in senior Learning & OD leadership roles within complex environments.
• Strong background in industrial, manufacturing, or distribution sectors.
• Proven ability to design and implement learning strategies and OD frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Create and deliver a Learning & OD strategy aligned to business priorities.
• Lead programmes that strengthen culture, engagement, and leadership capability.
• Oversee the development of learning programmes across leadership and technical skills.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Change management

Organisational psychology

Talent development

Data analysis

Job description

Head of Learning & Organisational Development

Location: Midlands or Northampton based with multi-site responsibility
Sector: Industrial / Manufacturing / Distribution
Type: Permanent
Salary up to £85k plus benefits

My client is seeking an experienced Head of Learning & Organisational Development to design and lead a strategic learning and OD agenda for a growing, complex organisation. This is a high-impact role focused on building capability, driving cultural transformation, and enabling the business to meet future challenges. You'll shape the learning strategy, introduce modern learning solutions, and partner with senior leaders to develop both organisational and people capability across a diverse, skilled workforce. This is a rare opportunity to build and transform the learning and organisational development agenda in a business ready to invest in capability, culture, and people. You'll have the autonomy and influence to create a lasting impact.

Key responsibilities of the Head of Learning & Organisational Development

• Create and deliver a forward‑looking Learning & OD strategy aligned to business priorities.
• Work with senior leaders to identify capability gaps and design targeted development initiatives.
• Lead programmes that strengthen culture, engagement, inclusion, performance, and leadership capability.
• Oversee the development of learning programmes across leadership, behavioural skills, and technical craft skills.
• Introduce and embed a new LMS and digital learning offering.
• Implement innovative development solutions, including blended learning, coaching, and mentoring.
• Ensure compliance with mandatory training and professional standards.
• Support organisational change, including structural, cultural, and process improvements.
• Facilitate talent processes such as succession planning and career development.
• Use data and analytics to evaluate the impact of learning and OD activity.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners.
• Act as a trusted advisor to leaders on organisational development.
• Manage the L&OD budget and ensure return on investment.
• Maintain governance and quality across all learning interventions.

Key requirements of the Head of Learning & Organisational Development

• Significant experience in senior Learning & OD leadership roles within complex environments.
• Strong background in industrial, manufacturing, or distribution sectors.
• Deep understanding of organisational psychology, change management, and talent development.
• Proven ability to design and implement learning strategies and OD frameworks.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Comfortable using data and technology to enhance learning outcomes.
• Well‑connected network of external suppliers and partners.

If you are interested in this Head of Learning & Organisational Development position and feel your experience matches the criteria, then please apply now for immediate consideration or for more information please contact Kerry Norman.

Medlock Partners are a professional services recruitment specialist operating across England. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances, including minorities and those with disabilities. Please note our advertisements use years' experience and salary levels purely as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.