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pertemps-readingReading, England🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 14 Jul 2026

Quick Overview

Salary
£48k - £50k/yr
Work Type
Hybrid
Level
Mid Senior

Job Description

Head of Learning & Development

Location:

Reading, Berkshire (Hybrid working available) Salary:

£48,000–£50,000 + Performance-Related Pay Hours:

Full-time, Monday–Friday

We are seeking an experienced and passionate

Head of Learning & Development

to lead the design, delivery and continuous improvement of a diverse portfolio of training and development programmes.

This is a senior role for a learning professional who can combine strategic oversight with hands-on delivery, ensuring high-quality learning experiences for a wide range of audiences and stakeholders.

The Role

Reporting to senior leadership, you will be responsible for managing and developing a programme of training events, learning resources and professional development activity.

You will:

Lead the learning and development function and support the wider development team Oversee the planning, coordination and delivery of training programmes and events Develop engaging learning content across digital and traditional formats Deliver workshops, training sessions and masterclasses Manage relationships with key clients, partners, suppliers and collaborators Monitor performance through reporting, evaluation and feedback Use insights and data to continually improve learning programmes Coordinate networks of mentors, ambassadors and subject matter experts Work closely with senior stakeholders to achieve organisational objectives

About You

You will be an experienced learning and development professional with a proven ability to design, deliver and evaluate impactful training programmes.

You will have: Experience managing multi-strand learning and events programmes Strong stakeholder and relationship management skills Experience creating engaging learning materials and resources Confidence facilitating training sessions and workshops Excellent written and verbal communication skills A proactive approach with strong organisational and prioritisation skills A continuous improvement mindset Experience using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint Familiarity with CRM systems or the ability to learn new systems quickly The ability to work independently while contributing effectively as part of a team A willingness to travel across the UK when required Desirable Experience

It would be advantageous if you have: Experience supporting career transition, entrepreneurship or business development programmes Experience working with community, education or professional development initiatives Previous military or emergency service experience A passion for supporting individuals to achieve their goals

If you are interested apply directly or call 01189598078

Skills

Business Development
CRM
Continuous Improvement
Learning & Development
Microsoft Office

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