Head of Learning & Development
🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 10 January 2026
LOCATION
Not specified
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£119,000 / year
CATEGORY
Human Resources
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SKILLS
Learning & Development Strategy
Stakeholder Engagement
Leadership Development
Coaching Skills
Programme Design
Budget Management
Communication Skills
Talent Development
FULL DESCRIPTION
Head of Learning & Development
We are partnering with a global, people-led hospitality business to find a Head of Learning & Development to shape an inspiring, future-focused learning strategy across a multi-site environment. This is a standout opportunity for an L&D leader who is passionate about developing talent, building capability and creating learning experiences that truly land.
What you’ll be doing:
- Create and deliver a group-wide Learning & Development strategy aligned to the wider People and business agenda.
- Evolve an internal learning academy into a go-to hub for development, from onboarding through to leadership and high-potential talent.
- Design and deliver leadership, management, behavioural and capability programmes.
- Lead, coach and develop a high-performing L&D team.
- Embed learning at site level through strong stakeholder partnering and engagement.
- Own L&D budgets, compliance training and ROI on learning initiatives.
About you:
- Experienced L&D leader from a multi-site, guest-centric environment (hospitality, retail or similar).
- Proven track record of delivering engaging, modern learning and leadership programmes.
- Commercially minded, strategic and creative.
- Credible and influential, with excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Passionate about talent, culture and making a real impact through learning.
What’s on offer:
- Salary c£85,000 + Benefits.
- Generous food and drink discounts.
- World-class learning and development opportunities.
- Wellbeing and mental health support.
- A brilliant opportunity to shape learning at scale and leave a real legacy in a fast-moving, people-first hospitality business.
Please apply with your most up to date CV!
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