ABOUT US
Located in the heart of Mayfair, The Arts Club is one of London's oldest private members' clubs and home to a community of members with a passion for the creative arts, literature, and business. From distinguished art exhibitions to fine dining, live music, and an exceptional programme of events for members, the club remains at the heart of contemporary cultural life in London.
ABOUT THE JOB
The Head of Learning & Development is a strategic role within People & Culture. Reporting to the People & Culture Director, this role leads learning and development initiatives to strengthen employee capability, engagement, and alignment with business goals—fostering a culture of continuous improvement, building a strong talent pipeline, and keeping the organisation agile and competitive.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
* Develop and implement a Learning & Development strategy aligned with The Arts Club's vision and values.
* Design and deliver training programmes that enhance employee skills, performance, and engagement.
* Oversee performance management processes, ensuring clear goal-setting and continuous improvement.
* Lead leadership development initiatives to support career progression and succession planning.
* Utilise digital learning tools and manage The Arts Club's Learning Management System.
* Partner with senior leadership and department heads to align training efforts with business priorities.
* Monitor effectiveness of learning programmes and drive improvements based on data insights.
EXPERIENCE & QUALIFIATIONS
* Bachelor's degree in Organisational Development, Business Psychology, Human Resources, or related field.
* At least 8 years of experience in learning and development, with 3+ years in a leadership role.
* Proven experience designing and implementing training programmes within a luxury or high-performance environment.
* Strategic mindset with the ability to align learning initiatives with organisational goals.
* Exceptional communication and relationship-building abilities.
* Analytical approach to measuring programme impact and making data-driven improvements.
This list of duties is not exhaustive, nor is it intended to be, and duties are not listed in any order of priority.
In return, we offer an excellent range of rewards and benefits, including:
* Private medical benefits
* Discounts on food & beverage in our restaurants and sister businesses
* An exciting range of learning and development programmes & opportunities for continual progression
* Enhanced maternity pay
* Enhanced sickness pay
* Complimentary meals while on shift
* Employee Assistance Programme & Occupational health nurse
* Birthday extra day off
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and encourage people of all different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives to apply. However applicants must have the Right to Work in the UK.
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