Learning and Engagement Lead

Hydrogen Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 58,500 - 71,500; Full time

Job summary

A purpose-driven organization in London seeks a Learning & Engagement Lead to enhance employee experience and culture. This hybrid role involves managing learning and development activities, driving employee engagement initiatives, and ensuring effective internal communications. The ideal candidate has proven experience in HR and strong facilitation skills. This position offers significant impact in a dynamic environment, requiring a strategic mindset and passion for employee experience.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in HR, Learning & Development, Engagement, and/or Internal Communications.
• Strong understanding of modern L&D, culture, and engagement best practices.
• Experience delivering engagement initiatives through multiple communication channels.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage end-to-end L&D activity, including training and mentoring programmes.
• Act as a culture ambassador, embedding values into everyday ways of working.
• Lead quarterly in-person employee briefings and social events.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong facilitation and presentation capability

Creative storyteller with a strategic mindset

Proactive, collaborative, and adaptable

Solid Microsoft Office skills (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

Education

L&D or Internal Communications qualification (CIPD desirable)

Tools

SharePoint

Job description

Our client is looking for a Learning & Engagement Lead to play a key role in shaping employee experience, culture, learning, and internal communications within a growing, purpose-driven organisation operating in the financial services ecosystem.

This role sits at the heart of people development, engagement, and culture – working closely with leaders and cross‑functional teams to ensure employees are informed, engaged, and equipped to succeed.

Location: London, UK (1-2 days per week onsite)
Salary: £65,000
Department: Human Resources

What You Will Be Doing

Learning & Development

• Own and manage end-to-end L&D activity, including soft skills training, mentoring programmes, and annual mandatory training
• Partner with stakeholders across the business to identify learning needs and capability gaps

Culture, Engagement & Values

• Act as a culture ambassador and change champion, embedding values into everyday ways of working
• Support and participate in culture and values initiatives, including ED&I, volunteering, engagement programmes and speaker events
• Administer and support annual engagement and pulse surveys

Internal Communications

• Own and manage internal communications across channels (including SharePoint and Microsoft Teams)
• Create clear, engaging, and consistent content aligned to organisational goals
• Manage content on intranet and collaboration platforms, ensuring accuracy and relevance

Employee Engagement & Events

• Lead quarterly in-person employee briefings and social events
• Own and run bi‑monthly All Hands calls, including agenda planning, content sourcing and delivery
• Support leaders with messaging, scripts and presentations for internal briefings and town halls

Corporate Social Responsibility

• Support delivery of the CSR strategy, including volunteering, charity partnerships, and ethical and sustainability initiatives

What We Are Looking For

Experience & Knowledge

• Proven experience in HR, Learning & Development, Engagement and/or Internal Communications
• Strong understanding of modern L&D, culture and engagement best practice
• Experience delivering engagement initiatives through multiple communication channels
• Confident presenter with experience facilitating sessions, writing scripts and delivering briefings
• Hands‑on experience with SharePoint, intranets and digital workplace tools
• Experience supporting ED&I, volunteering and CSR initiatives
• L&D or Internal Communications qualification (CIPD desirable)

Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong facilitation and presentation capability
• Creative storyteller with a strategic, results‑focused mindset
• Highly organised, able to manage multiple priorities and projects
• Proactive, collaborative and adaptable self‑starter
• Passionate about culture, engagement and employee experience
• Solid Microsoft Office skills (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and SharePoint (intermediate)

Working Pattern

• Hybrid role: 1-2 days per week onsite in London

If you are passionate about learning, culture, and engagement – and enjoy working at the intersection of people, communication and purpose – this role offers real impact and visibility.

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