Learning and Development Specialist

Oakleaf Partnership; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known luxury retail brand in London is seeking an experienced Learning & Development Specialist. The role involves designing L&D strategies, maximizing the apprenticeship levy, and collaborating with various stakeholders to enhance capability development. The ideal candidate has a strong background in luxury retail and is passionate about people development and innovation in learning.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Learning & Development role within luxury retail.
• Strong knowledge of the apprenticeship levy and its optimization.
• Strategic thinker who can work hands-on and from scratch.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Highly organized with a passion for people development.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement an L&D strategy tailored to luxury retail.
• Build scalable learning pathways for all business levels.
• Maximize use of the apprenticeship levy.
• Create engaging training materials aligned to business needs.
• Collaborate with stakeholders in Retail, HR, and Operations.

Skills

Experience in Learning & Development within luxury retail

Knowledge of apprenticeship levy

Excellent communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Organizational skills

Job description

I am working with this renowned brand who are seeking an L&D Specialist to join their busy team.

Learning & Development Specialist - Luxury Retail
Central London | 3-4 Days in Office
Full-time or 3/4 days office - 1 day wfh
Salary up to £75k doe

Are you passionate about building impactful learning programmes from the ground up? Do you have experience leveraging the apprenticeship levy to drive capability and performance? We're partnering with a prestigious luxury retail brand to find an experienced Learning & Development Specialist to join their People team.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a creative, fast-paced environment and wants to make a real impact by shaping the L&D agenda from day one.

What you'll be doing:

Design and implement a best-in-class L&D strategy tailored to a luxury retail environment.

Build scalable learning pathways across all levels of the business - from retail floor to HQ.

Maximise use of the apprenticeship levy, identifying providers and managing the end-to-end process.

Create and deliver engaging training materials and workshops aligned to business needs.

Partner with stakeholders across Retail, HR, and Operations to support leadership and capability development.

Track, analyse, and report on learning outcomes and ROI to continually improve programmes.

What I am looking for:

Proven experience in a Learning & Development role within the luxury retail or premium consumer space.

Strong working knowledge of the apprenticeship levy and how to optimise it effectively.

A strategic thinker who is also hands-on and confident starting from a blank page.

Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Highly organised with a passion for people development and innovation in learning.

If you're ready to make your mark in an iconic brand where learning and growth are truly valued, we'd love to hear from you.