The Alan Turing Institute Named in honour of Alan Turing, the Institute is a place for inspiring, exciting work and we need passionate, sharp, and innovative people who want to use their skills to contribute to our mission to make great leaps in data science and AI research to change the world for the better. BACKGROUND Join us as we define a new era for The Alan Turing Institute. We are seeking a commercial, ambitious and inspirational Head of Culture and Learning to drive forward the developmental people aspects and initiatives required for the organisation to achieve its strategic objectives. CANDIDATE PROFILE The Head of Culture and Learning will report directly to the Director of People. They will foster a positive work environment in order to develop a strong organisational culture. You will have evidential understanding of Professional Development, EDI and people practices and will balance creativity with pragmatism. The ideal candidate will be CIPD qualified or have senior level learning and development experience qualified by practice. They will be able to influence senior management and have experience of developing coaching, mentoring and feedback skills programmes that positively impact people outcomes. MAIN DUTIES Translate the Institute’s strategic objectives into actionable learning and development and cultural strategies, with clear, ambitious measurable goals and targets Lead, coach and mentor across the People Directorate to align with organisational goals Coach the management team on people, culture and development processes Work collaboratively with the other departmental People Heads to develop and implement learning and cultural strategies to support business objectives Advise executive leadership on professional development and organisational culture related matters Be propositional and proactive in suggesting developmental solutions to people challenges Lead on succession planning and talent management Lead on the creation and implementation of performance management processes and development planning Champion and embed the Institute’s EDI strategy within learning, leadership, and cultural initiatives, working in close partnership with the EDI Strategic Lead. Act as a senior advocate for inclusive culture, aligning learning and organisational development efforts with EDI objectives. Please see our portal for a full breakdown of the role Terms and Conditions This full time post is offered on a permanent basis at an annual salary of £80,000 - £85,000 plus excellent benefits, including flexible working and family friendly policies. The Alan Turing Institute is based at the British Library, in the heart of London’s Knowledge Quarter. We expect staff to come to our office at least 4 days per month. Some roles may require more days in the office; the hiring manager will be able to confirm this during the interview. Application procedure Please see our jobs portal for full details on how to apply and the interview process. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early or to interview suitable candidates before the closing date if enough applications are received. Equality Diversity and Inclusion We are committed to making sure our recruitment process is accessible and inclusive. This includes making reasonable adjustments for candidates who have a disability or long-term condition. Please contact us at to find out how we can assist you.