Learning & Development Project Lead

 

Overview - 

On behalf of our client, we are seeking an experienced Learning & Development Project Lead to take ownership of a six-month project focused on developing and implementing a structured, sustainable learning and development function.This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced L&D professional to assess existing arrangements, identify organisational learning requirements, address compliance and skills gaps, and establish the foundations for a more effective approach to workforce development.Working closely with senior stakeholders, operational managers and HR colleagues, the successful candidate will develop a clear strategy, introduce consistent learning frameworks, strengthen governance and establish effective systems for monitoring and evaluating training. A key aspect of the assignment will be to define the future structure and requirements of the learning function, culminating in a comprehensive handover and recommendations for the ongoing permanent provision.

Benefits - 

• Contract
  6-month fixed-term contract (project-based)
• Salary
  £37,000–£40,000 per annum
• Hours
  30–38 hours per week (Monday to Friday)
• Place of work
  Primarily office-based, with some flexibility for hybrid working.
• Free parking on site

 

Responsibilities - 

• Lead a comprehensive assessment of existing learning and development provision, including processes, systems, resources, data and external partnerships
• Complete an organisation-wide assessment of learning requirements, training provision and compliance, covering mandatory, statutory, role-specific and professional development.
• Develop a strategic learning and development framework, supported by a prioritised 12–24-month implementation plan.
• Evaluate existing training arrangements against relevant regulatory standards, contractual obligations, organisational policies and recognised good practice.
• Introduce clear procedures for training authorisation, attendance monitoring, non-compliance management, competency verification and refresher requirements.
• Establish a proposed operating model, defining responsibilities, governance arrangements, processes, resources and future staffing requirements.
• Review and enhance existing training records, tracking systems and management reporting.
• Introduce consistent approaches to employee induction, onboarding, refresher training and role-specific competency assessments.
• Develop methods for measuring training effectiveness, knowledge retention, practical application and wider organisational benefits.
• Deliver a detailed project completion and handover report, outlining achievements, outstanding actions, recommendations and future priorities.

Qualifications - 

• Substantial experience of establishing, developing or transforming a learning and development function, preferably within a complex or regulated organisation.
• Proven ability to lead organisation-wide learning needs assessments and translate findings into practical strategies and measurable outcomes.
• Strong knowledge of training compliance, competency development, learning governance and quality assurance processes.
• Experience of assessing learning management systems, training records, management information and external provider arrangements.
• Confident stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders, engage operational teams and gain commitment to organisational change.
• Excellent project management, analytical, written communication and presentation skills.
• A relevant qualification in learning and development, organisational development, human resources, education or project management would be advantageous, although equivalent professional experience will also be considered.

 

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