Learning & Development Lead

Ashley Kate HR; Northampton; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national firm in the Northampton area is seeking a highly experienced Learning & Development Lead to implement their L&D strategy during a period of transformation. This hybrid role offers competitive compensation between £55,000 and £65,000. Key responsibilities include developing capabilities, managing performance frameworks, and partnering with senior leadership. Ideal candidates will have a degree in HR or related fields and proven experience in strategy development and learning management.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in strategy development.
• Experience in designing and delivering Learning initiatives in management/leadership development.
• Willingness and flexibility to travel to other offices when required.

Responsibilities

• Implement a people development strategy that strengthens capability.
• Partner with senior leaders to analyze learning needs.
• Create and deliver leadership programmes.

Skills

Strategy development

Learning initiatives design

Leadership development

Performance frameworks

Relationship building

Education

CIPD / Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Job description

Ashley Kate is pleased to be working with a leading national firm based in the Northampton area, currently on an exciting growth journey. As part of this, their People team is expanding, and they are now looking for a highly experienced Learning & Development professional to help shape the function during this fast‑paced period of transformation. This is a hybrid role, offering 2 days working from home and 3 days based in the Northampton office, with travel to other sites in the region as required.

Salary: £55,000 - £65,000, dependent on experience.

This is an exciting time to join as they expand rapidly, building upon their newly formed HR function. The team is actively building structure while delivering at pace. It’s the classic case of riding the bike while building it and they need someone who can confidently navigate this transformation period.

As the Learning & Development Lead, your focus will be to implement the L&D strategy for the group, focusing on key areas such as performance and management development within this high performing, fast paced culture.

The role

• Implement a people development strategy that strengthens capability, boosts performance, and grows talent.
• Partner with senior leaders to analyse gaps and learning needs across all departments to align learning with business goals.
• Create and deliver leadership programmes and management training.
• Implement performance management processes.
• Support the creation and rollout Career and Competency Frameworks.
• Oversee CPD, apprenticeship, and early‑career development programmes.
• Select and manage external training providers.
• Manage the people development budget and vendor relationships.
• Lead and develop a direct report.

This role would suit someone confident operating in ambiguous, high‑growth environments, with the ability to bring gravitas and structure, building strong relationships and influencing at all levels. Experience within professional services or a multi‑entity setting would be highly beneficial and preferred.

Essential criteria

• CIPD / Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Organisational Psychology or a related field or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience in strategy development.
• Proven experience in designing and delivering Learning initiatives in management/leadership development, performance frameworks and leading in early careers.
• Willingness and flexibility to travel to other offices when required.

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