Head of Learning and Development in Northamptonshire

Job description

I am currently hiring a Head of Learning & Development / Talent Development for one of my clients for a period of 12 months on a fixed term contract.

Based Northamptonshire or West Midlands with some travel.

My client has set out a mission to create a Learning Academy that will shape the future of their workforce. They are looking for an individual who can design, launch, and embed a learning culture that supports long-term business growth.

The requirement:

• To build a 5-year workforce plan aligned with the business strategy
• Prioritise and develop learning pathways for key skills (e.g., Engineering, Sales, Site Management)
• Define roles, skills, and experiences — and match them with the right learning methods
• Partner with external providers to deliver high-impact training
• Create a certification framework and map career paths
• Design a branded learning experience accessible to all employees

What my client is looking for:

• Proven success in launching a Learning Academy in a technical/industrial setting
• Experience engaging offline/frontline teams in learning
• Strong project management and stakeholder engagement skills
• Excellent stakeholder management skills with high EQ and the ability to influence across diverse teams, able to flex your communication style
• A creative and pragmatic approach.

This is a superb opportunity to make a lasting impact by building from the ground up. You will work with the wider HR team and Business including senior stakeholders and the HR Director.

This is a 12-month fixed term contract but comes with the possibility of a longer term/permanent opportunity.

Salary: up to £85,000 per annum

Mainly onsite with some flex to work from home.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Northamptonshire

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

14-07-2025

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English