We are working with a well-established and growing hospitality business, and they are looking to recruit a Head of L&D ASAP

This role would be ideal for an experienced L&D Manager looking for the next step in their career, or a current Head of L&D looking for a new challenge with a growing organisation.

This is a hybrid role, where you will manager your own diary - office based c2 days per week

The role will report into the HR Director and will be responsible for leading and directing the L&D team (3 people), whilst also working as part of the wider HR team. The focus of the role will be to develop, design and implement an effective L&D strategy into the business, including designing content, implementation and roll out of training programmes and initiatives. Key duties include;

• Reporting into the HR Director and leading a team of 3 people within L&D, supporting the business with c1100 employees across multi-sites in the UK
• Responsible for the design and implementation of a comprehensive L&D strategy
• With an effective L&D strategy, enable the business to foster a culture of high performance, unlocking potential, and retaining key talent and meeting business succession needs.
• Design, facilitate and evaluate core training programmes and ensure that the training offer meets the business needs
• Overseeing the design and procurement of learning initiatives, including spearhead the digital learning agenda, manage apprenticeship programs, and provide data-driven insights to senior stakeholders and more.
• Design and develop effective training programmes for the Leadership teams, to include online training, face to face training, coaching, and mentoring
• Review and update the onboarding and induction training programmes
• Liaising with key stakeholders to assess the business needs for Training and then roll out an effective training offering using appropriate resources
• Working with the Leadership of the business to ensure that the training offer meets business needs on an on-going basis
• Create and deliver training programmes for employees, leading on face to face, video training and e-resources
• Drive a culture of learning and knowledge share through development of strategies and plans to evolve training opportunities

For this role it is essential that candidates have proven L&D experience at this level, and have ideally worked within a similar industry - hospitality, Retail, Casual Dining, Leisure, and Tourism etc.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required - both verbal and written, in addition to being pragmatic, confident and have the ability to influence. This is a very fast paced environment, so candidate must be able to adapt to change and work to tight deadlines.

This a great opportunity to move into a role that offers a 'blank canvas’ in regards to L&D, with the opportunity to make this role your own and implement an effective L&D strategy and on-going training initiatives needs to the business.

They offer a great benefits package including 25 days holiday, flexible working / hybrid working, pension scheme, 10% bonus, private healthcare, Perkbox and free food!

Immediate need, so please apply online and a consultant from Cameron James will be in touch ASAP.