Senior Learning Business Partner

Oakleaf Partnership; Livingston; Hybrid; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media business is seeking a Senior Learning Business Partner to shape innovative learning strategies. You will drive the organization's learning agenda, managing a team of 12 to deliver impactful programmes. The ideal candidate has strong leadership experience, exceptional communication skills, and a creative approach to learning design. This role offers a competitive salary and a hybrid working model.

Benefits

Excellent benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience partnering with stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong leadership experience, ideally 3-5 years leading high-performing teams.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills.
• Analytical and strategic thinker with data-driven decision-making.
• Creative mindset with a passion for engaging learning experiences.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to customer and learner experience.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted advisor to business leaders to identify capability gaps.
• Lead the creation and delivery of blended learning programmes.
• Measure learning effectiveness and ensure initiatives deliver results.
• Manage and develop a team of learning professionals.
• Work with internal teams and external partners for consistent learning.
• Support organisational transformation to adapt and succeed.
• Oversee budgets and vendor relationships for quality assurance.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Creative design

Project management

Customer experience focus

Education

CIPD Level 5 qualification

Tools

Learning Management Systems

eLearning platforms

Job description

Senior Learning Business Partner

Location: Hybrid (UK-wide) - occasional travel required

Salary: £70,000 + excellent benefits

Contract type: Permanent

Are you passionate about shaping learning experiences that drive real business impact? We are currently partnering exclusively with a well-recognised media business who are looking for two Senior Learning Business Partner's to lead the design and delivery of innovative learning strategies that empower people to perform at their best.

In this role, you'll play a key part in driving the organisation's learning and development agenda, partnering with leaders across the business to identify skills needs, deliver impactful learning programmes, and foster a culture of continuous growth.

What you'll be doing

• Partnering for impact: Act as a trusted advisor to business leaders, identifying capability gaps and recommending targeted learning solutions.
• Designing engaging learning: Lead the creation and delivery of blended learning programmes that inspire and enable colleagues to thrive.
• Driving performance: Use data and insight to measure learning effectiveness, ensuring every initiative delivers measurable results.
• Leading a talented team of 12: Manage and develop a team of learning professionals, supporting their growth and success.
• Collaborating globally: Work closely with internal teams and external partners to deliver consistent, high-quality learning experiences.
• Championing change: Support organisational transformation through learning, equipping teams to adapt and succeed in a fast-paced environment.
• Managing resources wisely: Oversee budgets and vendor relationships to ensure value and quality across all learning activity.

What we're looking for

• Proven experience partnering with stakeholders at all levels to deliver impactful L&D solutions.
• Strong leadership experience – ideally 3-5 years leading high-performing teams.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to translate complex ideas into practical outcomes.
• Analytical and strategic thinker, confident using data to shape decisions and measure success.
• Creative mindset and passion for designing engaging learning experiences.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to customer and learner experience.
• CIPD Level 5 qualification (or working towards it) desirable.
• Familiarity with modern learning technologies, including LMS and eLearning platforms, an advantage.

Why join?

You'll be joining a forward-thinking organisation that believes in helping every colleague live their best professional life. As Senior Learning Business Partner, you'll have the opportunity to make a lasting impact on how people grow, learn, and succeed across the business.