Global Head of Learning & Development | London | NEWLY CREATED ROLE

Zachary Daniels are delighted to be partnering with an international business going through huge growth to recruit a Global Head of Learning & Development.

This is a newly created role with a seat on the Senior Leadership Team and plenty of opportunity to shape what learning and development looks like across the business.

We''re looking for someone who gets excited about building things, enjoys understanding what makes a business tick and can help its people grow alongside it.

The Role

There is a real mix of strategy and day-to-day delivery here. You could be working with senior leaders on the longer-term learning agenda one day, then facilitating a leadership session or supporting your team with an immediate business need the next.

You''ll lead an international L&D team, build relationships across the business and bring structure where it''s needed, while leaving room for curiosity and creativity.

Key responsibilities include:

• Shaping a global learning and development strategy that supports the business through its next stage of growth.
• Working closely with senior leaders to understand where development will make the biggest difference.
• Leading, supporting and developing an international L&D team.
• Creating and delivering leadership development that managers can put into practice.
• Using Insights to help people better understand themselves and how they work with others.
• Building a joined-up approach to learning across countries, with flexibility for local needs.
• Staying close to the day-to-day delivery, balancing immediate priorities with longer-term plans.
• Understanding what''s working, listening to feedback and adapting as the business grows.

The Ideal Candidate

My client is very open on sector for this one. What matters most is the experience you bring, how you work with people and your ability to turn ideas into something useful.

You''ll be someone who is comfortable rolling your sleeves up, happy to ask questions and able to bring people with you. A low-ego, collaborative approach will be key.

We''re looking for:

• Experience leading an L&D function and developing a team.
• Ideally, experience across multiple countries, with an appreciation of different cultures and ways of working.
• Experience in a business that has gone through significant growth, where priorities can shift and things aren''t always perfectly mapped out.
• Insights accreditation and experience of using it in practice.
• Strong leadership development experience and a real confidence in facilitating.
• The ability to build credibility with senior leaders and challenge constructively.
• Someone who enjoys both shaping the plan and being involved in delivering it.

The Opportunity

If you''re looking for a role where you can bring your ideas, be close to the business and help shape something as it grows, this is well worth a conversation.

The role offers hybrid working, with three days in the office and two days at home.

Please apply with your most up to date CV.

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