Learning and Development Consultant Location: Exhange Tower, Harbour Exchange Square, London, E14 9GE Start Date: ASAP Contract Duration: 6+ months Working Hours: Mon Fri, 09 00, 37 Hours per week Pay Rate: £75.00 per hour Job Ref: OR19165 Job Responsibilities Develop a strategic vision for the Academy as the main hub for learning, development, and talent management. Create a strategy to integrate upskilling, customer service, and talent management into the Academy. Identify priorities and milestones for the Academy''s growth. Collaborate with senior leaders to align the Academy''s strategy with organizational goals. Engage stakeholders to gather insights and build consensus. Advise on best practices in LandD and talent strategy. Map current and future learning activities for integration and simplification. Ensure a seamless experience from onboarding to ongoing development. Communicate the Academy''s vision and strategy effectively to various audiences. Provide leadership on integrating digital trends and future skills. Conduct planning to keep the Academy relevant as technology and needs change. Advise on frameworks and partnerships for digital readiness. Recommend priorities for embedding digital intelligence into learning strategies. Person Specifications Must Have Extensive experience in LandD strategy or talent management at a senior level. Proven ability to set vision and strategy for large-scale initiatives. Strong skills in stakeho