Head of Learning and Development

Cape Consulting is proud to be partnering with a multi-site, leading builders’ merchant group thatcontinues to expand its footprint across the UK. With a strong heritage, community focus, and anentrepreneurial spirit, our client is a highly respected name in the industry—known for puttingpeople first, embracing continuous improvement, and fostering a collaborative and inclusive culture.​Are you a visionary Learning & Development leader ready to make a real impact?​We’re looking for an experienced and inspirational Head of Learning & Development to design anddeliver innovative, business-aligned L&D plans that grow talent, drive performance, and help ourclient build a high-performing, future-ready workforce.​In this pivotal role, you’ll work with senior leaders across the Group to embed a culture ofcontinuous learning, develop future-ready capabilities, and ensure that development opportunitiesare accessible, engaging, and inclusive.​A Snapshot Of The Opportunity:​- Partnering with the Chief People Officer and senior leadership to define and deliver the L&Dplans across a national, multi-site operation.- Create practical, blended learning solutions—from sales and product training to leadershipdevelopment and structured progression frameworks.- Own the training needs analysis (TNA) process, aligning learning with business goals andcapability gaps.- Drive digital learning innovation, ensuring all content is relevant, accessible, and engaging.- Managing the L&D budget, Apprenticeship Levy, and key compliance metrics.- Lead and inspire the L&D team—developing talent, fostering collaboration, and deliveringimpact.- Deliver data-driven insights to demonstrate the value and performance of L&Dinterventions.- Build and evolve inclusive development programmes in partnership with HRBPs and EDILeads.​About You:​- Degree-qualified with a relevant training qualification (e.g. CTP).- You have proven success as a Head of L&D in a fast-paced, multi-site environment such asretail, construction, merchanting, leisure or hospitality.- You’ll have deep expertise in digital learning methodologies and blended approaches.- Experience delivering leadership development up to Director level.- You’re skilled in designing and delivering scalable frameworks, training academies, andimpactful development journeys.- Strong understanding of apprenticeships and how to leverage them effectively.- You naturally have an inspirational leadership style with outstanding communication,coaching and stakeholder management skills.- You have a pragmatic, commercial mindset with the agility to adapt and lead change.- Importantly, you’re someone who enjoys rolling your sleeves up to make things happen!​If you’re ready to lead learning with purpose and impact, this is a brilliant opportunity for you. Witha national remit and the scope to shape culture, drive engagement and future-proof theorganisation, this new role provides the opportunity to make a lasting impact by transforming howour client learns, grows and leads.You may also apply on our website:

Created: 2025-08-05