Head Of Learning & Development

Head of Learning & Development

Location: Reading, Berkshire (Hybrid working available)
Salary: £48,000–£50,000 + Performance-Related Pay
Hours: Full-time, Monday–Friday

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Head of Learning & Development to lead the design, delivery and continuous improvement of a diverse portfolio of training and development programmes.

This is a senior role for a learning professional who can combine strategic oversight with hands-on delivery, ensuring high-quality learning experiences for a wide range of audiences and stakeholders.

The Role

Reporting to senior leadership, you will be responsible for managing and developing a programme of training events, learning resources and professional development activity.

You will:

Lead the learning and development function and support the wider development team
Oversee the planning, coordination and delivery of training programmes and events
Develop engaging learning content across digital and traditional formats
Deliver workshops, training sessions and masterclasses
Manage relationships with key clients, partners, suppliers and collaborators
Monitor performance through reporting, evaluation and feedback
Use insights and data to continually improve learning programmes
Coordinate networks of mentors, ambassadors and subject matter experts
Work closely with senior stakeholders to achieve organisational objectives

About You

You will be an experienced learning and development professional with a proven ability to design, deliver and evaluate impactful training programmes.

You will have:

Experience managing multi-strand learning and events programmes
Strong stakeholder and relationship management skills
Experience creating engaging learning materials and resources
Confidence facilitating training sessions and workshops
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
A proactive approach with strong organisational and prioritisation skills
A continuous improvement mindset
Experience using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
Familiarity with CRM systems or the ability to learn new systems quickly
The ability to work independently while contributing effectively as part of a team
A willingness to travel across the UK when requiredDesirable Experience

It would be advantageous if you have:

Experience supporting career transition, entrepreneurship or business development programmes
Experience working with community, education or professional development initiatives
Previous military or emergency service experience
A passion for supporting individuals to achieve their goals

If you are interested apply directly or call (phone number removed)
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed