Learning And Development Specialist

The Role

We're looking for an experienced HR Partner to join us on an initial 3 month fixed-term basis (with the possibility of going permanent), bringing strong commercial HR expertise with a particular focus on Learning & Development. You'll take ownership of building and embedding L&D frameworks, driving performance management practices, and partnering closely with senior stakeholders to shape people strategy during a period of significant organisational change.

This isn't a generalist HR role - we need someone who can walk in and immediately add value on talent development, succession planning, and career pathway design, while also being a credible, confident voice in the room with senior leaders.

Given the fixed-term nature of this role, we need someone who can start at short notice or is currently working in an interim/contract capacity.

The Person

• Experienced HR Partner: A minimum of 7 years' HR, Talent, or Learning & Development experience, ideally within a commercial or regulated sector environment (financial services, retail, hospitality, insurance, or professional services).
• L&D Specialist: Proven track record of building or owning learning and development frameworks, not just delivering existing programmes.
• Performance & Talent Focus: Hands-on experience designing and running performance management processes, talent reviews, and succession planning.
• Confident Business Partner: Comfortable operating at pace with senior leadership stakeholders, particularly through periods of organisational change.
• Available at Short Notice: Able to start immediately, or currently working in an interim, contract, or fixed-term HR/L&D capacity.

The Benefits

• Initial 3 month fixed-term contract with the possibility of going permanent, with the opportunity to make a genuine impact quickly
• The chance to shape L&D strategy from the ground up during a pivotal period of change

About the Organisation

We are a well-established organisation currently going through a significant period of transformation, led by a new senior leadership team with an ambitious change agenda.