Head of Learning & Development

  • Zachary Daniels Recruitment
  • City, London
  • Jan 30, 2026
Full time Hospitality & Tourism

Job Description

Head of Learning & Development Hospitality

We're partnering with a global, people-led hospitality business to find a Head of Learning & Development to shape an inspiring, future-focused learning strategy across a multi-site environment.

This is a standout opportunity for an L&D leader who's passionate about developing talent, building capability and creating learning experiences that truly land.

What you'll be doing

  • Create and deliver a group-wide Learning & Development strategy aligned to the wider People and business agenda

  • Evolve an internal learning academy into a go-to hub for development, from onboarding through to leadership and high-potential talent

  • Design and deliver leadership, management, behavioural and capability programmes

  • Lead, coach and develop a high-performing L&D team

  • Embed learning at site level through strong stakeholder partnering and engagement

  • Own L&D budgets, compliance training and ROI on learning initiatives

About you

  • Experienced L&D leader from a multi-site, guest-centric environment (hospitality, retail or similar)

  • Proven track record of delivering engaging, modern learning and leadership programmes

  • Commercially minded, strategic and creative

  • Credible and influential, with excellent communication and presentation skills

  • Passionate about talent, culture and making a real impact through learning

What's on offer

  • Salary c 85,000 + Benefits

  • Generous food and drink discounts

  • World-class learning and development opportunities

  • Wellbeing and mental health support

A brilliant opportunity to shape learning at scale and leave a real legacy in a fast-moving, people-first hospitality business.

Please apply with your most up to date CV!

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