Job Description
I am currently hiring a Head of Learning & Development / Talent Development for one of my clients for a period of 12 months on a fixed term contract.
Based Northamptonshire or West Midlands with some travel.
My client has set out a mission to create a Learning Academy that will shape the future of their workforce. They are looking for an individual who can design, launch, and embed a learning culture that supports long-term business growth.
The requirement:
* To build a 5-year workforce plan aligned with the business strategy
* Prioritise and develop learning pathways for key skills (e.g., Engineering, Sales, Site Management)
* Define roles, skills, and experiences — and match them with the right learning methods
* Partner with external providers to deliver high-impact training
* Create a certification framework and map career paths
* Design a branded learning experience accessible to all employees
What my client is looking for:
* Proven success in launching a Learning Academy in a technical/industrial setting
* Experience engaging offline/frontline teams in learning
* Strong project management and stakeholder engagement skills
* Excellent stakeholder management skills with high EQ and the ability to influence across diverse teams, able to flex your communication style
* A creative and pragmatic approach.
This is a superb opportunity to make a lasting impact by building from the ground up. You will work with the wider HR team and Business including senior stakeholders and the HR Director.
This is a 12-month fixed term contract but comes with the possibility of a longer term/permanent opportunity.
Salary: up to £85,000 per annum
Mainly onsite with some flex to work from home.