Learning & Development Partner

Job requirements

• 3-5+ years’ experience in a dedicated Learning & Development role, preferably within a Technology organisation

• Proven experience in designing and delivering core L&D programmes for hybrid and globally distributed teams

• Demonstrated ability to source, evaluate and manage external vendors for targeted, skill-specific training

• Excellent communication, presentation and facilitation skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences and influence stakeholders at all levels

• Strong organisational and project management skills, with high attention to detail

• Proactive and self-motivated, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

• Experience or strong interest in upskilling and reskilling for emerging technologies like AI

• Ability to analyse data and generate insights to inform L&D strategy and measure real impact

• Highly adaptable, with a thoughtful approach to tailoring solutions and approach for the needs of the business and audiences

• Proven ability to build collaborative partnerships with People Partners to understand, anticipate and deliver against stakeholder learning and development needs

Job responsibilities

• Maintain and continuously refine existing L&D initiatives – including Foundry’s Mentoring programme, Guilds, management training and People Skills resources – identifying opportunities for simplification and automation

• Assess L&D needs and recommend external training partners to deliver targeted, skill-specific learning content that builds internal capability

• Own end-to-end logistics for all L&D initiatives, including scheduling, communications, venues and seamless coordination with external partners, ensuring seamless programme delivery

• Proactively curate and recommend high-quality internal and external learning resources (e.g. articles, podcasts, online courses and books) mapped to our People Skills Framework to empower self-directed development

• Manage the L&D budget with the People Director, prioritising critical needs and identifying cost-effective, high-impact solutions within allocated budgets

• Maintain and continuously improve L&D content and resources, including Confluence pages – ensuring documentation is current, accessible and engaging

• Design and deliver internal L&D programmes where appropriate to address specific organisational needs

• Partner with the People Director and People Partners to identify learning needs across the business and translate insights into actionable L&D priorities