Head of Group Learning Design
Location: Welwyn Garden City – 3 days office- 2 days wfh
Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits
Are you passionate about shaping the future of learning and driving business impact through innovative content design? We’re looking for a Head of Group Learning Design to lead the creation of engaging, high-impact learning solutions that empower colleagues across the business to develop and thrive.
About the Role
As the Head of Group Learning Design, you will be responsible for developing and implementing learning strategies that support the business goals. You will lead a high-performing team to design innovative, human-centred learning solutions across Essential, Shared, Technical, and Digital Skills.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and lead a Group-wide learning design strategy, ensuring learning content aligns with my clients values and business priorities.
Act as a subject matter expert in learning design, staying ahead of industry trends and best practices.
Design and govern content creation blueprints and principles to ensure consistency and effectiveness.
Collaborate with senior leaders to anticipate future skills needs and develop learning initiatives that prepare colleagues for the future.
Ensure the maintenance and continuous improvement of existing skills stack.
Oversee the design and development of new learning content, ensuring it is outcome-focused and impactful.
Prioritise business requirements, aligning resources effectively to meet organisational needs.
Measure and evaluate the effectiveness of learning solutions, using data-driven insights to drive continuous improvement.
Partner with People Practice of Expertise (POE) and People Services teams to integrate learning initiatives into broader People strategies.
Lead transformation initiatives, ensuring learning strategies evolve in line with business change.
Stay up to date with cutting-edge learning technologies, leveraging the latest digital tools and innovations to enhance learning experiences.
Who You’ll Work With:
Executive Committee & Group People Leadership – shaping learning initiatives at a strategic level.
Group Practice of Expertise Teams – ensuring alignment across the business.
External Partners – leveraging best-in-class learning methodologies and technologies.
What I am Looking For:
Proven experience in learning design leadership, ideally within a complex, large-scale organisation.
Strong expertise in content creation methodologies, digital learning, and human-centred design.
Experience leading transformation initiatives within learning and development.
Deep awareness of emerging learning technologies, including AI, VR, and digital learning platforms.
Excellent ability to influence senior stakeholders and translate business needs into impactful learning solutions.
A data-driven mindset, ensuring learning effectiveness and continuous improvement.
Leadership experience, with the ability to develop and manage a high-performing, globally distributed team.
Strong budget management and resource planning skills.
My client is committed to developing people and creating opportunities to grow. This role offers the chance to make a tangible impact on colleague capability and future-proof the workforce. If you’re a strategic learning leader with a passion for innovation, I would love to hear from you!
