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 Role:
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.
Qualifications & Experience:
* 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.
What are the Benefits:
* Excellent career development opportunities
* Private medical benefits
* Discounts on food & beverage in our
restaurants and sister businesses
* Enhanced sick pay and maternity pay
* Life assurance
* Pension Scheme
* Long Service Awards
* Complimentary meals while on shift
* Uniform laundry service
* Employee assistance programme
* Birthday Day Off
*Terms and conditions apply to all the above benefits
Eligibility: In line with the requirements of the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must either be eligible to live and work in the UK or must obtain permits to work in the UK prior to application. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process.
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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