Learning & Development Lead

Learning & Development Lead- VP City of London Permanent Do you have previous learning and development experience in Financial services? Have you centralised the learning and development function? About Our Client Leading financial services organisation who foster in investment of people, culture and diversity. Job Description Learning & Development Strategy Lead the design and implementation of a Group‑wide L&D strategy aligned to commercial objectives. Build and continuously evolve leadership development programmes that strengthen people management, strategic thinking, and transformation capability. Establish and manage central L&D frameworks, ensuring consistency, scalability, and measurable impact across the Group. Change & Transformation Support Partner with Transformation, People, and Business Leadership teams to design capability solutions that accelerate change adoption. Create and deliver learning pathways that support cultural change, digital adoption, and new ways of working. Use data and insights to evaluate change readiness and learning effectiveness. Organisational Design & Operating Model Development Support organisational design initiatives by defining capabilities required for future operating models. Work closely with HR and senior leaders to map skills, roles, and structures needed for organisational transformation. Translate operating model changes into targeted L&D interventions. AI & Future Skills Understanding Identify opportunities to integrate AI‑enabled tools and emerging technologies into learning solutions. Build workforce awareness and capability in AI, automation, and other future‑skills areas. Ensure L&D strategies anticipate future capability needs and respond proactively to industry shifts. Commercial Leadership Ensure all L&D activity delivers measurable business value and supports growth objectives. Manage budgets, suppliers, and investment decisions across Group L&D. Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders to influence, challenge, and drive action. The Successful Applicant Proven experience in Learning & Development, ideally within a financial services environment. Strong background in change management and transformation projects. Experience building and deploying leadership development programmes. Understanding of organisational design principles and operating model development. Familiarity with AI trends, tools, and their application in workforce development. Ability to collaborate effectively at Executive and Director level. Strong programme design, facilitation, and communication skills. . What's on Offer Fantastic opportunity to build leadership programmes Organisation design building influence Part of a Change and transformation lead programme Opportunity to influence the learning and development agenda in a reputable organisation.