Learning & Organisational Development Partner - 12 month FTC

Michael Page; West Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days leave

Pension up to 12%

Sick pay

Employee Assistance Programme

Sodexo discounts

Gym membership

Paycare health plan

Cycle to work

Will writing service

Mortgage advice

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking an experienced Learning & Organisational Development Partner to drive the design and delivery of initiatives that build future workforce capability. The role collaborates with senior leaders and HR teams to modernise learning offerings and implement a new LMS, with a strong focus on leadership development and employee experience.

The position covers a large, complex organisation with UK and international locations, offering hybrid working (2 days on site) in Wolverhampton

Qualifications

• Experience designing and delivering learning and organisational development initiatives within a complex organisation.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Experience developing learning pathways, capability frameworks and leadership development programmes.
• Knowledge of digital learning platforms and e-learning implementation.
• Experience implementing e-learning solutions (Cornerstone desirable).
• Excellent facilitation, coaching and communication skills.
• Ability to identify future workforce capability needs.
• Strong project management and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Partner with leaders and HR colleagues to assess current and future workforce capability needs.
• Develop and deliver learning and development initiatives that support organisational priorities.
• Lead and support the implementation of a new learning management system and associated e-learning provision.
• Drive the effective utilisation of platforms such as LinkedIn Learning and other digital learning resources.
• Design engaging blended learning solutions including face-to-face, virtual and self-directed learning.
• Work collaboratively with internal specialists, subject matter experts and stakeholders to create impactful learning content.
• Support leadership and management development initiatives.
• Review and improve performance, development and feedback frameworks, including manager check-ins, probation processes and one-to-ones.
• Use data and insight to measure impact, identify trends and shape future learning priorities.
• Contribute to wider organisational development, employee engagement, wellbeing and culture programmes.

Skills

Learning & organisational development

Stakeholder management

Learning pathways

Capability frameworks

Leadership development

Digital learning platforms

LMS implementation

Facilitation & coaching

Data-led decision making

Project management

Tools

Cornerstone

LinkedIn Learning

Job description

Lead the design and delivery of learning and organisational development initiatives that build future workforce capability across a complex organisation. Working closely with leaders and HR teams, you'll drive digital learning transformation, support the implementation of a new learning platform, and help shape development strategies that enhance performance, leadership and employee experience.

Are you passionate about shaping the future workforce and creating learning experiences that drive organisational success?

We're looking for an experienced Learning & Organisational Development Partner to play a key role in delivering our people and culture ambitions across a large, complex and growing organisation. With a diverse workforce spanning multiple UK and international partner locations, this is an exciting opportunity to influence how learning, leadership and capability development are designed and delivered at scale.

This is a newly evolved role with a strong learning and development focus. Working closely with senior leaders, HR Business Partners and key stakeholders across faculties and directorates, you'll help identify the skills, capabilities and leadership requirements needed both now and over the next five years.

You'll play a pivotal role in modernising and enhancing our learning offer, ensuring colleagues have access to engaging, accessible and future-focused development opportunities.

A major priority will be supporting the implementation and adoption of a new learning management system, alongside the development of a comprehensive e-learning strategy. Experience of learning platforms such as Cornerstone, LinkedIn Learning or similar solutions would be highly advantageous.

You'll also contribute to the review and enhancement of key people processes including manager check-ins, probation reviews, one-to-ones and performance conversations, helping create a consistent and engaging employee experience across the organisation.

Client Details

12 Month Fixed Term Contract (potential to become permanent) £50,253 - £58,226 Hybrid Working - 2 days on site

Description

• Partner with leaders and HR colleagues to assess current and future workforce capability needs.
• Develop and deliver learning and development initiatives that support organisational priorities.
• Lead and support the implementation of a new learning management system and associated e-learning provision.
• Drive the effective utilisation of platforms such as LinkedIn Learning and other digital learning resources.
• Design engaging blended learning solutions including face-to-face, virtual and self-directed learning.
• Work collaboratively with internal specialists, subject matter experts and stakeholders to create impactful learning content.
• Support leadership and management development initiatives.
• Review and improve performance, development and feedback frameworks, including manager check-ins, probation processes and one-to-ones.
• Use data and insight to measure impact, identify trends and shape future learning priorities.
• Contribute to wider organisational development, employee engagement, wellbeing and culture programmes.

Profile

• Experience designing and delivering learning and organisational development initiatives within a complex organisation.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to influence at all levels.
• Experience developing learning pathways, capability frameworks and leadership development programmes.
• Knowledge of digital learning platforms and e-learning implementation.
• Experience of Cornerstone or a similar Learning Management System (LMS) is desirable but not essential.
• Experience supporting organisational change and future workforce planning.
• Excellent facilitation, coaching and communication skills.
• A proactive, collaborative and solutions-focused approach.

Job Offer

This is a unique opportunity to help shape the future learning and development strategy of a growing organisation with an expanding national and international footprint. You'll join a forward-thinking People team, work alongside dedicated Learning and Development specialists, and play a key role in creating a modern learning culture that supports long-term organisational success.

• Salary: £50,253 - £58,226
• Contract: 12 Month Fixed Term Contract (with potential for permanency)
• Location: Hybrid, 2 days per week on site in Wolverhampton

• 30 days leave per annum + concessionary days which includes shut-down week at Xmas
• Pension via Standard life - company will contribute max up to 12%
• Sick pay accrual per year up to max of 6 months full and 6 months half pay
• Employee Assistance Programme (counselling and range of other advice)
• Sodexo discounts portal with app (various High St retailer and online discounts with cashback cards that can be loaded up etc)
• Gym membership
• Paycare healthcare benefit plan - cashback scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free will writing service via local law firm
• Fee-free mortgage advice from local provider

Desired Skills and Experience

• Learning & organisational development experience.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Experience designing and delivering training programmes.
• Knowledge of LMS and digital learning platforms.
• Experience implementing e-learning solutions (Cornerstone desirable).
• Excellent facilitation, coaching and communication skills.
• Ability to identify future workforce capability needs.
• Strong project management and organisational skills.