Learning and Development Specialist

middlemore; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national financial services firm is seeking a Learning and Talent Partner in Reading or Birmingham. This role focuses on designing and implementing a comprehensive learning strategy to cultivate a skilled workforce. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in L&D within regulated environments, drive leadership programs, and leverage technology to enhance learning solutions. Join an innovative firm dedicated to promoting professional growth and continuous learning.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in designing and executing learning and development strategies.
• Experience in financial services is strongly preferred.
• Strong skills in leveraging technology for learning delivery.

Responsibilities

• Design and launch leadership development programs.
• Oversee technical training delivery across relevant functions.
• Ensure competency frameworks are up to date.

Skills

Designing L&D strategies

Driver for digital learning solutions

Leadership development

Stakeholder influence

Organisational development

Job description

Reading or Birmingham - 3 days a week in office

Middlemore have partnered with a national leading, financial services firm to appoint a Learning and Talent Partner, responsible for designing, implementing, and overseeing the organisation’s learning and skills development strategy. The successful candidate will drive the development of a skilled, knowledgeable, and future-ready workforce, overseeing leadership development and technical training initiatives.

Responsibilities will include:

• The design and launch of leadership development programmes to cultivate current and future leaders.
• Oversee the design and delivery of technical training for all relevant functions within the organisation.
• Ensure technical competency frameworks are up to date and embedded into learning solutions.
• Develop and implement a forward-thinking learning strategy that empowers employees at every level.
• Promote a culture of continuous learning, curiosity, and professional growth across the organisation.

We are seeking an experienced senior Learning & Talent professional with a proven track record in:

• Designing and executing organisational L&D strategies in complex, regulated environments (financial services experience strongly preferred).
• Driving digitisation of learning solutions and leveraging technology to deliver at scale.
• Leading leadership development initiatives and succession planning frameworks.
• Influencing senior stakeholders and translating business needs into actionable learning interventions.

This is a great opportunity to own the learning & talent agenda in a fast-paced and innovative organisation.