Head of Learning & Development

Head of Learning & Development - Manufacturing/Engineering (FTC)
Based in the Midlands - Remote
Paying between £65k - £75k + Bonus + Benefits
Initial 12 Months FTC

Our client, a prominent organisation in the Manufacturing/Engineering industry, is seeking an exceptional Head of Learning & Development to join their dynamic team. As the Head of Learning & Development, you will play a pivotal role in identifying opportunities to enhance efficiency, effectiveness, and alignment within the business. If you are a seasoned L&D practitioner with a passion for building a strong learning culture and driving results, this is the role for you.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with business leads and directors to develop strategic business plans
• Lead and inspire the L&D and Resourcing teams to deliver exceptional results
• Drive the design, development, and deployment of key L&D programmes and capability frameworks
• Oversee apprenticeship programmes, including the levi, from a strategic perspective
• Work with the leadership team to strategically align interventions for maximum impact
• Design and implement leadership and management development programmes
• Support executive and board effectiveness to optimise performance and collective effectiveness
• Mentor and develop key talent, ensuring readiness and reducing role failure
• Create career pathways for key roles and develop e-learning material using creative training platforms
• Lead a team of two and be an integral part of the People Leadership team

Requirements:

• Extensive experience as a Learning & Development practitioner, including working with stakeholders from Executives to shop floor level
• Manufacturing/Engineering sector experience with a strong background in training customer service and sales teams
• Familiarity with apprenticeships would be advantageous
• Global experience, particularly in Europe, the US, and APAC
• Proven ongoing professional development, including qualifications in psychometric tools
• Working knowledge of talent reviews (9-box grid) and succession planning
• Skilled in creating career pathways and developing progressive Leadership and Management programmes
• Experience in creating engaging e-learning material using articulate or similar platforms
• Ability to navigate across multiple cultures and nuances
• Tech-savvy and creatively-minded
• Well-networked within the L&D community
• Willingness to travel as required

Our client offers a flexible, remote-based work environment, allowing you to work from home while delivering exceptional results. With team members based in Manchester and Ireland, you will have the opportunity to collaborate and lead teams across different locations. We are looking for a down-to-earth, team-oriented individual with excellent presentation and interpersonal skills. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are ready to make a significant impact, apply now.

Please note that due to the high volume of applications we receive, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We appreciate your understanding.

LHH is an employment consultancy that believes in talent, not labels. It is important to us that we run inclusive recruitment processes to support candidates of all abilities and encourage applicants of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply. LHH is committed to building an inclusive, supportive environment to enable candidates to explore the next steps in their careers. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.