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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