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Imperial College London is undergoing exciting transformations within our People Function, and we're seeking a Head of Learning and Talent to play a pivotal role in shaping our university-wide learning and talent initiatives.
it's about re-imagining how learning and talent development integrate across every stage of the employee lifecycle. You'll be instrumental in transforming our existing offerings, ensuring they align with our strategic priorities and foster a culture of continuous growth and excellence.
As our Head of Learning and Talent, you'll be at the forefront of innovation, leading a dedicated team to:
Strategically lead our Learning and Development function, designing and delivering a comprehensive plan aligned with Imperial's wider People and Talent strategies.
Drive innovation in L&D, constantly exploring and embedding cutting-edge approaches, including leveraging AI, to enhance our offerings.
Partner closely with HR, Leadership Development, and Equality, Diversity & Inclusion teams to lead talent development, performance management (ARC), and succession planning processes.
Develop a comprehensive curriculum for all people managers, empowering them to inspire and support our staff to perform at their best.
Oversee the creation of career pathways and development frameworks for all job families, ensuring accessible and relevant learning for everyone.
Lead with impact, fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing Learning and Talent team.
Champion best practices from our EDIC (Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Culture) and Mental Health and Wellbeing strategies in all development activities.
Utilise data and insights to inform strategic decisions, measure the effectiveness of programs, and drive continuous improvement.
Manage the Learning and Talent budget, ensuring value for money and maximum return on investment.
A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, or demonstrable work experience in learning & development and/or talent development.
Proven experience in leading a comprehensive Learning & Development function within a complex organisation, with a strong focus on integrating EDIC principles.
A track record of leading L&D innovation and embedding cutting-edge approaches, including the use of AI.
Demonstrable experience in conducting organisation-wide learning needs analysis.
Expertise in the design, delivery, and implementation of organisational talent development programmes, ideally in partnership with external providers.
Experience with LMS systems and digital learning tools.
Exceptional leadership skills, with the ability to inspire, motivate, and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Strong networking and relationship-building skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with senior leaders, academics, and unions.
Imperial College London is a world-leading university with a global reputation for excellence in science, engineering, medicine, and business. You'll be joining a community that values diversity of thought, prioritises wellbeing, and is dedicated to making a real impact.
Ready to lead the transformation of learning and talent at a world-class institution? Apply today and help us empower our people to achieve their full potential!
This role is full time, open-ended.
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Welcome to Imperial, a global top ten university where scientific imagination leads to world-changing impact.
From global health to climate change, AI to business leadership, here at Imperial we navigate some of the world’s toughest challenges. As a member of our vibrant community of 22,000 students and 8,000 staff, you’ll collaborate with passionate minds across nine London campuses and a global network.
This is your chance to help shape the future. We hope you’ll join us at Imperial College London.
We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries, and are committed to employing a team that has diverse skills, experiences and abilities. Our values are at the root of everything we do and everyone in our community is expected to demonstrate respect, collaboration, excellence, integrity, and innovation.
Employment type Full-time
Job function Human Resources
Industries Human Resources Services and Higher Education
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