Head of Learning & Development (12 mth FTC)

I am currently hiring a Head of Learning & Development / Talent Development for one of my clients for a period of 12 months on a fixed term contract.

Based Northamptonshire or West Midlands with some travel.

Our client is on a mission to create a Learning Academy that will shape the future of their workforce. They are looking for an individual who can design, launch, and embed a learning culture that supports long-term business growth.

The requirement:

– To build a 5-year workforce plan aligned with the business strategy
– Prioritise and develop learning pathways for key skills (e.g., Engineering, Sales, Site Management)
– Define roles, skills, and experiences – and match them with the right learning methods
– Partner with external providers to deliver high-impact training
– Create a certification framework and map career paths
– Design a branded learning experience accessible to all employees

What my client is looking for:

– Proven success in launching a Learning Academy in a technical/industrial setting
– Experience engaging offline/frontline teams in learning
– Strong project management and stakeholder engagement skills
– Excellent stakeholder management skills with high EQ and the ability to influence across diverse teams, able to flex your communication style

– ideally suited to someone with experince in a multi site business within manufacturing, logistics or similar

This is a superb opportunity to make a lasting impact by building from the ground up. You will work with the wider HR team and Business as well as the HR Director.

This is a 12 month fixed term contract but comes with the possibility of a longer term/permanent opportunity.

Mainly onsite with some flex to work from home.

Salary up to £85,000 per annum

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