Strategic L&D Leader: Elevate People & Capability

Harrow Council; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Harrow Council is seeking a Learning and Development Manager to champion a vibrant learning culture and strengthen organisational capability. You will lead a specialist L&D team and act as the professional lead for learning and development across the council, delivering inclusive, innovative solutions with measurable impact.

Reporting to the Director of HR and Organisational Development, you will collaborate across directorates, design leadership and management programs, apprenticeships, and

Qualifications

• Significant experience in a senior HR or Learning and Development role.
• Proven track record of leading multiple L&D projects in fast-changing environments.
• Experience using L&D diagnostic and evaluation tools.
• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills with stakeholders at all levels.
• Educated to degree level with CIPD or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for learning and development across the Council.
• Lead a specialist L&D team and oversee multiple projects.
• Design and deliver inclusive development solutions spanning leadership, management, apprenticeships, mandatory training and learning technologies.
• Use data and insights to measure impact, value for money and outcomes.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across directorates to shape the future workforce.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

L&D diagnostics

Change management

Communication skills

Education

Degree level or equivalent

CIPD qualification

Job description

Harrow Council is seeking a Learning and Development Manager to champion a vibrant learning culture and strengthen organisational capability. You will lead a specialist L&D team and act as the professional lead for learning and development across the council, delivering inclusive, innovative solutions with measurable impact.

Reporting to the Director of HR and Organisational Development, you will collaborate across directorates, design leadership and management programs, apprenticeships, and