Learning and Development and DEI Manager

Oakleaf Partnership; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial services firm seeks a Learning & Development and DEI specialist for a 12-month maternity cover. This strategic role, with a 70% focus on L&D and 30% on DEI, involves developing leadership capabilities and overseeing various learning programs. Ideal candidates will possess extensive experience in program design, strong communication skills, and adaptability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Senior L&D/DEI generalist with strong end-to-end programme design and delivery experience.
• Independent and confident in a standalone role within an 8-9 person HR team.
• Ability to operate at both strategic and operational levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver L&D programmes across all levels.
• Drive MBA and summer intern programmes globally.
• Take the lead on DEI strategy and initiatives.

Skills

Programme design

Learning and Development

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)

Strategic planning

Communication

Job description

Oakleaf is partnering with a leading global financial services firm, home to around 300 employees, to appoint a dynamic and experienced Learning & Development and DEI specialist for a 12-month maternity cover contract.

This is a varied, strategic, and delivery-focused role, split roughly 70% L&D and 30% DEI. You'll be instrumental in developing talent and leadership capabilities across the firm, designing and rolling out learning strategies that support growth, culture, and future skills needs. You'll also lead the firm's DEI agenda, partnering closely with the DEI Committee to build momentum and data-led progress in a relatively greenfield space.

They're looking for someone commercially savvy, adaptable, and confident working across everything from high-level L&D design to logistical execution. You'll need to be equally comfortable booking meetings or prepping for offsites as designing global leadership programmes or driving their MBA and summer intern development initiatives across London, New York, and Singapore.

You'll be the key L&D/DEI voice in the firm—trusted to take ownership, shape delivery, and support a mix of ongoing and new initiatives. It's a broad remit, and no two days are the same, so someone who thrives in a fast-paced, agile, and global environment will do well here.

Learning & Development Key elements of the role:

1. Lead and deliver learning and development programmes across all levels, including leadership and early-career talent
2. Own and drive their MBA and summer intern programmes globally
3. Partner with international offices and senior stakeholders to embed learning strategies and elevate people capability
4. Take the lead on their DEI strategy, initiatives, and data reporting in partnership with the DEI Committee
5. Contribute to RemCo processes, appraisals, promotion panels, and offsites
6. Manage external learning providers and internal programmes end-to-end
7. Be the go-to person for L&D logistics, operations, and delivery—this is a hands-on role!

Looking for:

• A senior L&D/DEI generalist with strong end-to-end programme design and delivery experience
• Confident working at pace and independently—this is a standalone role within an 8-9 person HR team
• Comfortable operating at both strategic and operational levels
• Clear communicator, commercially aware, and thrives in times of change and ambiguity
• Someone who can implement what's in place but also bring fresh ideas without reinventing the wheel

This could be a great fit if you:

• A senior L&D/DEI generalist with strong end-to-end programme design and delivery experience
• Confident working at pace and independently—this is a standalone role within an 8-9 person HR team
• Comfortable operating at both strategic and operational levels
• Clear communicator, commercially aware, and thrives in times of change and ambiguity
• Someone who can implement what's in place but also bring fresh ideas

August/September start date - please do apply and get in touch: [e-mail]