Head of Global Learning & Development Academy

Lely; Maassluis; Hybrid; EUR 84,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pension scheme

7–8 weeks holiday per year

Free shuttle Maassluis to metro

Job summary

Lely is seeking a Head of Academy to shape the knowledge and capabilities for the future. You will lead the Lely Academy team, define a future-focused learning and development strategy, and partner with HR to align capability building with strategic ambitions across an international organisation.

You will report to the HR Director and drive governance, programmes and results, leveraging modern learning technologies and a hybrid on-campus work model in Maassluis.

Qualifications

• Senior-level stakeholder management in a complex, international organisation.
• Clear vision for learning, leadership and capability development.
• Experience leading and developing a professional team.
• Ability to translate strategic vision into concrete priorities, governance, programmes and results.
• Academic-level working and thinking ability.
• Excellent command of English (spoken and written).

Responsibilities

• Develop a future-focused vision and multi-year approach to learning and capability building within Lely.
• Translate strategy into clear priorities, programmes and measurable results.
• Lead and develop the Lely Academy team and enhance leadership, culture and performance.
• Build strong relationships with senior leaders and HR, aligning perspectives into workable decisions.
• Develop governance, budgeting, systems and collaboration with external partners for Learning & Development.
• Oversee LMS and learning tech usage, including AI to improve accessibility and personalization.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

People development

Change management

Job description

Lely is seeking a Head of Academy to shape the knowledge and capabilities for the future. You will lead the Lely Academy team, define a future-focused learning and development strategy, and partner with HR to align capability building with strategic ambitions across an international organisation.

You will report to the HR Director and drive governance, programmes and results, leveraging modern learning technologies and a hybrid on-campus work model in Maassluis.