Head - Learning & Development/Talent Management - FMCG/Manufacturing

1) Build effective, collaborative working relationships with relevant senior leadership representatives, site leaders, HR teams and subject matter experts to understand and continually re-evaluate organizational learning and development needs to ensure they are aligned with business need and current regulatory and legislative requirements

2) Develop and oversee the delivery of an agreed learning and development strategy, in conjunction with the Head HR and other internal stakeholders, which meets the short, medium and long-term aims of the organization.

3) Lead the Learning and Development team to ensure it is high-performing and value adding through effective recruitment, induction, training, development, performance management and leadership of all members of the team.

4) Foster a culture of continuous improvement within the L&D function to ensure processes and practices are continually reviewed and lessons learned lead to change and best practice.

5) Maintain an internal and external focus, horizon scanning and networking to explore and identify the most effective and innovative training, learning and delivery initiatives and projects to ensure that Writer Information is a sector-leader in respect of career and professional development.

6) Ensure that Writer Information's blended delivery methodologies are fit for purpose and appropriate given the changing needs of the business and our residents and patients.

7) Build and create robust methods for tracking, reporting, evaluating and analyzing performance of the L&D function and the effectiveness of the programme it delivers.

8) Lead the planned performance development review, succession planning and talent management cycle, helping to identify future leaders and high potential colleagues and working with relevant stakeholders to develop suitable development plans/programmes.

9) Oversee the delivery of a planned programme of management and leadership development activity to ensure Writer Information has effective, high-quality and stable leadership at all levels of the organization

10) Manage third-party relationships and contract negotiations with external stakeholders and providers to ensure effective use of resources

11) Define, allocate and manage the L&D budget, making data-driven recommendations during budget setting to ensure the most effective allocation of resources and return on investment

12) Pro-actively manage positive internal communications in conjunction with relevant stakeholders to ensure widespread awareness of L&D activity and performance at all levels across

Experience :

- Full time MBA from Premier Institute

- Relevant professional qualification with 10 to 12 years of experience

- Significant previous experience of leading a Learning and Development and Talent Management function

- A high performing, target driven individual who is passionate about delivering an outstanding colleague experience.

- Excellent verbal and non-verbal communications