Learning and Development Lead

About the role

We are seeking a Learning and Development Lead to shape and drive the organisation's learning strategy across a logistics business. You will own training initiatives, partner with HR and line managers, and build a future‑ready talent pipeline.

Key responsibilities

• Identify organisation‑wide training needs and competency gaps in collaboration with HR Business Partners and line managers.
• Develop and execute a learning strategy and annual training plan aligned with business priorities, budget, and company values.
• Design, implement, and evaluate training programmes, including post‑training assessments and effectiveness analytics.
• Manage external training vendors to ensure quality, relevance, and cost‑effectiveness.
• Build, coach, and expand the internal trainer pool through Train‑the‑Trainer initiatives.
• Lead, coach, and performance‑manage the Learning and Development team.
• Partner with Organisational Development on leadership, high‑potential, coaching, and mentoring programmes.
• Track training costs, manage budgets, and report on KPIs, training effectiveness, and performance metrics.

Required profile

• Minimum 4 years of end‑to‑end learning and development experience or 5 years of relevant operational experience with strong training exposure.
• Strong knowledge of adult learning principles, training needs analysis, and module development.
• Experience in logistics, operations, or highly structured environments.

Required skills

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft PowerPoint

What we offer

• A strategic, visible L&D role with organisation‑wide impact.
• Opportunity to design and embed company‑wide learning systems and leadership development frameworks.
• Competitive compensation with position‑based incentives and communication allowance.
• Stable 5‑day work week, daytime schedule, and a culture that values continuous learning and development.