Learning and Development Business Partner

Oakleaf Partnership; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in Greater London is seeking a Learning and Development Business Partner to design and deliver impactful learning initiatives. This role involves creating engaging programs that support management and leadership development, aligning learning with organizational goals, and championing Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion. The position requires excellent facilitation and coaching skills, along with a CIPD qualification. The role offers a hybrid work model with a competitive salary package.

Responsibilities

• Design, deliver, and evaluate in-house learning programmes.
• Collaborate with People Partners on succession planning.
• Champion Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion through learning.
• Monitor and evaluate programme impact for improvements.

Skills

Designing and delivering internal learning programmes

Facilitation skills

Coaching skills

Strong communication skills

Confidence in L&D/OD cycle

Knowledge of digital learning tools

Supporting talent development

Curiosity and passion for continuous learning

Ability to collaborate in dynamic environments

CIPD L&D or OD qualification

Job description

Learning and Development Business Partner

• circa £60,000 + 5-10% Discretionary bonus
• Permanent
• Hybrid
• ASAP start
• City of London

My client is seeking a skilled and hands‑on Learning & Organisational Development (L&D) Partner to design, deliver, and evaluate impactful learning initiatives that build capability and foster a culture of continuous development. This role is ideal for someone who can combine practical delivery with strategic input, creating engaging in‑house programmes while supporting talent, succession, and leadership strategies that align with wider organisational goals.

About the Role

Reporting to the Organisational Capability Manager, you will play a key part in delivering learning solutions that shape culture, strengthen leadership capability, and support long‑term workforce needs.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Learning Design & Delivery: Design, deliver, and evaluate in‑house learning programmes, particularly in management and leadership development; act as a generalist L&D practitioner, supporting a variety of development needs; facilitate workshops, training sessions, coaching interventions, and onboarding programmes.
• Talent & Succession: Collaborate with People Partners to align learning with succession planning and career progression strategies; support apprenticeship programmes, mentoring, and other experiential learning initiatives; contribute to building organisational capability through tailored development solutions.
• Culture & Inclusion: Champion Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) through inclusive and values‑led learning interventions; foster a learning culture that promotes curiosity, engagement, and continuous improvement; role model compassionate, authentic leadership in everything you deliver.
• Innovation & Evaluation: Monitor and evaluate programme impact using feedback and data to drive improvements; stay current with emerging L&D and OD trends, technologies, and methodologies; apply insights to enhance learning practice and employee experience.

About You

• Experience designing and delivering internal learning programmes, with a strong focus on management and leadership development.
• Strong facilitation, coaching, and communication skills.
• Confidence working across the full L&D/OD cycle – from needs analysis to evaluation.
• Knowledge of digital learning tools and LMS platforms.
• Experience supporting succession and talent development strategies.
• A curious mindset and passion for continuous learning and innovation.
• Ability to adapt and collaborate across teams in a dynamic environment.
• CIPD L&D or OD qualification (or equivalent).