Learning Director

7 days ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom undisclosed Full time

Job Title: Senior Learning and Development Director (Maternity Cover)

About Our Organisation:

Our company is a global leader in the marketing communications industry, with a strong presence in over 120 countries. As a multinational organisation, we strive to help our clients grow their brands and businesses through powerful and effective creativity.

Job Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Learning and Development Director to join our team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in designing, implementing, and overseeing comprehensive L&D strategies tailored to meet the needs of our organisation in the UK and European regions.

  • Develop and execute a strategic learning and development plan aligned with our company goals and objectives.
  • Identify emerging trends and best practices in L&D to continuously enhance programs and initiatives.
  • Provide leadership, guidance, and mentorship to the L&D team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
  • Design, develop, and implement innovative learning programs, including leadership development, technical training, and soft skills development.
  • Collaborate with senior leadership, HR partners, and department heads to understand learning needs and priorities.
  • Oversee the management of learning technology platforms and tools, including tracking and reporting.
  • Establish KPIs and metrics to assess the effectiveness of learning programs, and analyse data and feedback to make data-driven decisions.

Requirements:

  • Proven experience in a senior leadership role in Learning and Development, preferably in a multinational organisation.
  • Ideally, prior experience within the advertising industry, and/or a strong commercial mindset with prior experience in learning initiatives around sales growth and emerging technologies.
  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Organisational Development, Education, or a related field; in-depth knowledge of adult learning principles, instructional design methodologies, and learning technology trends.
  • Experience in project management, budget management, and vendor management.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and metrics to drive decision-making.
  • Professional certifications in learning and development.
  • Flexibility to travel occasionally within the UK and Europe as needed.

We value diversity: If you have a disability, please let us know what adjustments you may need to the recruitment process to perform your best.



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