Learning & Development Partner

The Talent World; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Pension & Life Assurance

Health cash plan

Season ticket loan

Social events

Annual Development Time

Passion Days

Anniversary day off

Job summary

The Talent World is seeking a Learning & Development Partner to join our People team. Reporting to the People Director, you will sustain and evolve our core L&D offering, delivering high-quality, measurable development initiatives across hybrid and globally distributed teams.

You will design and manage L&D programmes, source external training partners, and coordinate end-to-end delivery, budgets, and resources, while partnering with People Partners to align with evolving

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years’ experience in a dedicated Learning & Development role in a Technology organisation.
• Designing and delivering core L&D programmes for hybrid and globally distributed teams.
• Sourcing, evaluating and managing external training partners.
• Excellent communication, presentation and facilitation skills with stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong organisational and project management skills with attention to detail.
• Proactive, self-motivated and able to work in fast-paced environments.
• Interest or experience in upskilling/reskilling for emerging technologies like AI.
• Ability to analyse data and generate insights to inform L&D strategy.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and refine existing L&D initiatives, including mentoring and guilds, and identify simplification opportunities.
• Assess L&D needs and recommend external partners to deliver targeted content.
• Own end-to-end logistics for all L&D initiatives including scheduling, venues and coordination with partners.
• Curate internal and external learning resources mapped to the People Skills Framework.
• Manage the L&D budget with senior leadership, prioritising high-impact solutions.
• Keep L&D content and Confluence pages current, accessible and engaging.
• Design and deliver internal L&D programmes to address organisational needs.
• Partner with People Partners to identify learning needs and align with business priorities.
• Develop measurement and reporting on L&D effectiveness and ROI.

Skills

L&D strategy

Stakeholder management

Presentation skills

Project management

Data analysis

Vendor management

Cross-functional collaboration

Change management

Tools

Confluence

Online courses

Job description

We are looking for a Learning & Development Partner to join our People team. Reporting directly to the People Director, you will be instrumental in sustaining, refining and evolving our core L&D offering. You will be passionate about fostering a culture of continuous learning – delivering high-quality, measurable development initiatives and partnering with the wider People team to ensure organisational readiness for the future.

• 3-5+ years’ experience in a dedicated Learning & Development role, preferably within a Technology organisation
• Proven experience in designing and delivering core L&D programmes for hybrid and globally distributed teams
• Demonstrated ability to source, evaluate and manage external vendors for targeted, skill-specific training
• Excellent communication, presentation and facilitation skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences and influence stakeholders at all levels
• Strong organisational and project management skills, with high attention to detail
• Proactive and self-motivated, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Experience or strong interest in upskilling and reskilling for emerging technologies like AI
• Ability to analyse data and generate insights to inform L&D strategy and measure real impact
• Highly adaptable, with a thoughtful approach to tailoring solutions and approach for the needs of the business and audiences
• Proven ability to build collaborative partnerships with People Partners to understand, anticipate and deliver against stakeholder learning and development needs

Programme Management & Delivery

• Maintain and continuously refine existing L&D initiatives – including Foundry’s Mentoring programme, Guilds, management training and People Skills resources – identifying opportunities for simplification and automation
• Assess L&D needs and recommend external training partners to deliver targeted, skill-specific learning content that builds internal capability
• Own end-to-end logistics for all L&D initiatives, including scheduling, communications, venues and seamless coordination with external partners, ensuring seamless programme delivery
• Proactively curate and recommend high-quality internal and external learning resources (e.g. articles, podcasts, online courses and books) mapped to our People Skills Framework to empower self-directed development
• Manage the L&D budget with the People Director, prioritising critical needs and identifying cost-effective, high-impact solutions within allocated budgets
• Maintain and continuously improve L&D content and resources, including Confluence pages – ensuring documentation is current, accessible and engaging
• Design and deliver internal L&D programmes where appropriate to address specific organisational needs

Talent Development

• Partner with the People Director and People Partners to identify learning needs across the business and translate insights into actionable L&D priorities
• In partnership with the People Director, assess future skill requirements aligned to Foundry’s 2030 Vision, map gaps against current role capabilities, and design targeted reskilling and upskilling programmes with external partners
• Work with the People team to ensure all employees have effective development plans, supported by relevant L&D resources and programmes
• Maintain and evolve our Career and People Skills Frameworks, ensuring L&D initiatives are aligned to career progression pathways and support internal mobility
• Collaborate with managers to increase the use of Annual Personal Development Time, encouraging employee ownership of personal development

Measurement & Continuous Improvement

• Define and implement clear metrics to evaluate the effectiveness and ROI of L&D programmes
• Gather, analyse and apply participant feedback to continuously improve L&D initiatives and ensure alignment with evolving business needs
• Prepare and present quarterly L&D reports with actionable insights and recommendations for the People Director and Chief People Officer
• Develop and deliver engaging internal communications to promote L&D programmes and resources, driving employee awareness and participation
• Maintain accurate records of training attendance and completion to support reporting and compliance
• Regularly assess the effectiveness and relevance of L&D programmes against current and future business needs, implementing improvements where needed
• Champion a culture of continuous learning and growth by embedding development into everyday work practices
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Pension scheme & Life Assurance
• Health cash plan & Medical Insurance
• Season ticket loan
• Company’s social events
• Personal Annual Development Time
• Passion Days
• Anniversary Day off