Head of Learning & Development

We are delighted to be working exclusively with our client to recruit a Head of Learning & Development, a key strategic role focused on people development, talent progression and future leadership capability.

This is a values-led organisation experiencing significant growth, with further expansion planned across Wales in 2026. Employing around 600 people and supported by established central teams, the business is investing seriously in its workforce and is committed to developing talent from within. Learning & Development is a well-established function, and this newly created role will provide strategic leadership skills, capability and succession planning across the organisation.

If you are passionate about developing the leaders of the future and enabling employees to reach their full potential, this could be an excellent opportunity for you. With strong leadership support and a genuine appetite for change, the role would suit either an experienced Head of Learning & Development attracted by the scale of growth and opportunity to make an impact, or a senior L&D professional ready to take their first step into a Head of role and lead a function.

Reporting to the Director of People and working closely with the senior leadership team, the Head of Learning & Development will lead the design and delivery of an organisation-wide learning and development strategy aligned to growth plans and workforce needs.

The role will focus on building long-term organisational capability through clear career pathways, leadership and management development, succession planning and skills frameworks. You will work closely with operational leaders to identify current and future skills gaps, embed a culture of continuous learning, and ensure development activity is practical, impactful and measurable.

Alongside this, you will provide leadership across the L&D function, oversee external provider relationships and budgets, ensure compliance with external bodies and continuously improve the quality and effectiveness of learning interventions through data and insight.

We are seeking a strategic, development-focused L&D professional who understands people development beyond course delivery and is motivated by building long-term organisational capability.

You are likely to bring:

• Proven experience in Learning & Development, Talent Development or Organisational Development.

• Demonstrable experience designing and implementing development programmes and frameworks.

• Experience supporting career pathways, leadership development or succession planning.

• Experience working in a fast-paced, multi-site environment.

• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.

• A strategic mindset combined with a hands-on, solutions-focused approach.

• Confidence, credibility and the ability to build trust quickly.

• A passion for developing people and unlocking potential.

• Salary is competitive with flexibility for the right candidate

• Bonus Scheme

• Hybrid working

• Healthcare

• The opportunity to shape and lead a high-impact learning and development agenda within a growing, values-led organisation

For an informal discussion, please contact Karen Birch at Sitka Recruitment, or apply by email at .