We are seeking an experienced Learning & Development leader to design, deliver and embed a modern, commercially-focused L&D strategy across the organisation. This role plays a critical part in shaping leadership capability, driving transformation, and supporting organisational change. The ideal candidate brings strong commercial awareness, expertise in change and transformation initiatives, and a future-focused view of how AI and new technologies can enable workforce performance.
Client Details
Leading financial services organisation who foster in investment of people, culture and diversity.




Description
Learning & Development Strategy
*Lead the design and implementation of a Group-wide L&D strategy aligned to commercial objectives.
*Build and continuously evolve leadership development programmes that strengthen people management, strategic thinking, and transformation capability.
*Establish and manage central L&D frameworks, ensuring consistency, scalability, and measurable impact across the Group.
Change & Transformation Support
*Partner with Transformation, People, and Business Leadership teams to design capability solutions that accelerate change adoption.
*Create and deliver learning pathways that support cultural change, digital adoption, and new ways of working.
*Use data and insights to evaluate change readiness and learning effectiveness.
Organisational Design & Operating Model Development
*Support organisational design initiatives by defining capabilities required for future operating models.
*Work closely with HR and senior leaders to map skills, roles, and structures needed for organisational transformation.
*Translate operating model changes into targeted L&D interventions.
AI & Future Skills Understanding
*Identify opportunities to integrate AI-enabled tools and emerging technologies into learning solutions.
*Build workforce awareness and capability in AI, automation, and other future-skills areas.
*Ensure L&D strategies anticipate future capability needs and respond proactively to industry shifts.
Commercial Leadership
*Ensure all L&D activity delivers measurable business value and supports growth objectives.
*Manage budgets, suppliers, and investment decisions across Group L&D.
*Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders to influence, challenge, and drive action.


Profile
*Proven experience in Learning & Development, ideally within a financial services environment.
*Strong background in change management and transformation projects.
*Experience building and deploying leadership development programmes.
*Understanding of organisational design principles and operating model development.
*Familiarity with AI trends, tools, and their application in workforce development.
*Ability to collaborate effectively at Executive and Director level.
*Strong programme design, facilitation, and communication skills.
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Job Offer
*Fantastic opportunity to build leadership programmes
*Organisation design building influence
*Part of a Change and transformation lead programme
*Opportunity to influence the learning and development agenda in a reputable organisation.
*Rewarding compensation
*Fixed term hire that has potential to convert to permanent
If you are ready to take the next step in your career as a Learning & Development Lead (Commercial, Change & Transformation) , apply today