Job Description
Harris Hill is proud to be partnering with a respected professional membership body to recruit a Head of Learning & Development. This is a senior strategic role that will shape the organisation’s learning and development strategy, driving professional growth and capability-building across the sector.
Location: Rugby (Hybrid Working)
Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 + Benefits
Reporting to the Director of Development and Innovation, the Head of Learning & Development will lead the design and delivery of a globally relevant training portfolio. You will create innovative, inclusive, and commercially sustainable learning opportunities — supporting professionals at every career stage.
Key priorities will include:
* Developing and delivering a progressive learning strategy that drives lifelong professional growth.
* Designing structured career pathways, CPD programmes, and new learning products.
* Overseeing the use and development of a Learning Management System (LMS) to deliver scalable, high-quality learning.
* Piloting new technologies and formats — such as AI, immersive tools, and gamification — to enhance learner engagement.
* Ensuring the programme meets the needs of members and the wider community while delivering significant revenue growth (up to £5m).
* Leading and inspiring a high-performing team to deliver results-driven learning experiences.
The successful candidate will bring:
* Proven experience in learning design and development, ideally within a membership or professional organisation.
* A track record of developing successful, revenue-generating portfolios of products and services.
* Strong commercial acumen and project management skills.
* Excellent leadership skills, with the ability to build and develop high-performing teams.
* A creative and innovative mindset, comfortable with testing new approaches.
* Knowledge of digital learning technologies, including LMS platforms, virtual facilitation, and content tools (highly desirable).
This is a unique opportunity to take ownership of a transformative learning agenda in a respected institution. The role offers flexibility, generous benefits, and the chance to make a significant impact on the future of professional learning.
For more information, please submit your CV to lizzy.clark@harrishill.co.uk.
Please note, CVs are being reviewed on a rolling basis, and only successful applicants will be contacted with more information.
As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.