Wates Group
Head of Learning and Development
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Shape the future capability of WPS.
We're looking for an experienced and commercially minded Head of Learning & Development to lead the delivery of a modern, data-driven L&D function that supports business performance, leadership capability, workforce skills and future talent pipelines.
Leading a team of L&D professionals and managing an L&D budget, you'll develop and deliver a learning strategy that aligns with our business priorities, ensures compliance, strengthens leadership capability and creates opportunities for employee growth and internal mobility.
Key responsibilities
- Develop and deliver the WPS Learning & Development strategy.
- Lead leadership, capability, workforce development and early careers programmes.
- Oversee mandatory, statutory and SHEQ training, ensuring compliance and audit readiness.
- Manage learning technologies, data, analytics and reporting to measure impact and drive continuous improvement.
- Lead and develop a high-performing L&D team.
- Manage external learning providers, funding streams and supplier performance.
- Partner with senior leaders to identify skills gaps and build organisational capability.
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About You
You'll be an experienced L&D leader with:
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- A proven track record of leading learning functions at scale.
- Strong experience in leadership development, workforce capability and talent development.
- Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills.
- Experience managing budgets, suppliers and learning technology platforms.
- A commercial, data-led approach with a focus on delivering measurable outcomes.
Why join us?
This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of learning across WPS, helping to build capability, strengthen leadership and create a culture of continuous learning that supports our ambitious growth plans.
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