L&D Project Manager – Digital Accreditation & Coaching

JR United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks an accomplished L&D Project Manager to spearhead a flagship digital accreditation initiative. This role offers a unique opportunity to blend real-life coaching with AI-enhanced solutions, aiming for enterprise-wide adoption by 2026. The successful candidate will engage with senior leaders, manage complex project plans, and navigate HR systems, ensuring alignment with broader cultural transformation goals. If you are passionate about driving change and have a strong background in HR transformation, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Pension Enrolment

Holiday Pay

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Retail and Lifestyle Discounts

Qualifications

• Proven experience in enterprise-level L&D or HR transformation programmes.
• Ability to engage with C-suite stakeholders and drive change.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of a digital coaching pilot for senior leaders.
• Influence stakeholders and manage project plans and risks.

Skills

Stakeholder Management

Programme Delivery

HR Transformation

Change Management

Data Analysis

Education

Degree in Human Resources or related field

Tools

Workday

Performance Management Systems

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Client:

Barclays

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london, United Kingdom

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Other

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05.05.2025

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19.06.2025

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Job Description:

Job Title: L&D Project Manager – Digital Accreditation & Coaching

Location: London (2 Days on site)

Contract: 6 Months

Overall Purpose of the Role

Barclays is seeking an accomplished L&D Project Manager to backfill a high-performing lead on a flagship digital accreditation and coaching initiative. This includes a pilot blending real-life digital coaching and AI-enhanced virtual coaching designed to scale across the organisation by 2026. The successful candidate will ensure the pilot delivers measurable value, generates insight-driven recommendations, and galvanises stakeholder support for enterprise-wide adoption.

This is a high-impact opportunity for a seasoned L&D professional with strong programme delivery, HR transformation, and stakeholder management skills, ideally gained in financial services or large consultancy settings.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of a cross-functional digital coaching pilot for senior leaders and people managers
• Translate pilot results into a compelling use case and benefits case for 2026 scale-up
• Influence and drive buy-in from stakeholders, many of whom may be change-resistant
• Shape and manage project plans, risks, dependencies, and communication strategies
• Align with broader L&D strategies including mandatory training, cultural initiatives, and promotions criteria
• Engage with stakeholders at all levels, including PMO, executive sponsors, and internal systems teams
• Navigate complex HR and L&D systems environments, including Workday and internal Learning Labs
• Ensure programme delivery integrates with Barclays’ broader cultural transformation roadmap

Desirable Qualifications and Experience

• Strong track record in enterprise-level L&D or HR transformation programmes
• Background in financial services or global consultancy environments
• Familiarity with Workday, performance management systems, and accredited learning models
• Demonstrated ability to engage with C-suite stakeholders and drive change across matrixed organisations
• Experience in culture-led change, organisational design, and employee engagement strategies
• Confident analysing programme data and working alongside insight/analytics teams to shape decisions
• Exposure to talent frameworks, such as succession planning or performance calibration
• Award-winning L&D experience or contributions to large-scale transformation programmes (a plus)

About Barclays

Barclays is a British universal bank. It is diversified by business, by different types of customers and clients, and by geography. Barclays businesses include consumer banking and payments operations around the world, as well as a top-tier, full-service, global corporate and investment bank, all of which are supported by its service company which provides technology, operations, and functional services across the Group.

Values

Everything Barclays does is shaped by its five values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence, and Stewardship. These guide both how Barclays achieves results and how it works with colleagues, customers, and communities.

Diversity

Barclays is committed to fostering a culture where all colleagues feel they belong and can bring their full selves to work. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core to how Barclays delivers excellence.

Hybrid Working

This role follows Barclays’ hybrid model: working 2 days onsite with remaining time remote. Working arrangements are regularly reviewed to ensure alignment with business needs.

As a contractor through Randstad Sourceright, you will have access to a comprehensive benefits package including pension enrolment, holiday pay, 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, and retail and lifestyle discounts.