Rolls-Royce
Head of Learning Delivery
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Head of Learning Delivery
Full Time – Hybrid
Derby, Bangalore, Krakow
Why join Rolls-Royce?
At Rolls-Royce we are proud to be a business that has truly helped to shape the modern world and are committed to always being a force for progress; powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere.
By joining Rolls-Royce, you'll have the opportunity to work on world-class solutions, supported by a culture that believes individuality is our greatest strength, and all perspectives, experiences and backgrounds help us innovate and enable our high-performance culture.
Role Purpose
The Head of Learning Delivery is accountable for translating Rolls-Royce’s learning strategy and enterprise capability priorities into a globally consistent, safe, compliant and high-performing learning service. The role sets delivery strategy, leads and aligns the five portfolios—including the matrixed team of Learning Business Partners—and owns outcomes across safety, cost, quality, delivery, colleague experience and business impact. It governs £20m+ annual spend and strategic suppliers, mobilises enterprise change, and champions accessible, technology-enabled learning, data-led improvement and an #AlwaysLearning culture.
Key Accountabilities
- Own global learning delivery performance. Accountable for safety, cost, quality, delivery, compliance, colleague experience and measurable business impact across learning services
- Lead the five learning delivery portfolios to drive a Learning Culture in Rolls-Royce. Provide leadership across Learning Business Partnering, Technical Learning, Learning Excellence & Compliance, Global Learning Operations, and Learning Ecosystem & Experience
- Govern strategic learning spend and suppliers. Own governance of £20m+ annual learning spend, supplier strategy, contracts, service levels, value delivery and commercial risk
- Translate enterprise capability priorities into delivery. Work with business leaders, Organisation Excellence, People teams and portfolio leads to prioritise learning demand and turn strategic capability needs into executable learning outcomes
- Drive accessible, modern and data-led learning. Ensure learning is easy to access for all colleague groups, supported by high-quality digital content, connected technology, strong data standards and measurable insight
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Key Experiences and Qualifications
- Enterprise learning leadership. Ability to translate business strategy and capability/skills priorities into a globally consistent learning delivery model
- Commercial and supplier management. Strong capability to govern significant learning spend, manage strategic suppliers, drive value, and hold partners to performance expectations
- Stakeholder influence in a complex matrix. Confidence influencing senior leaders across Divisions, Functions, Regions, People teams and external partners without relying solely on direct authority
- Data, technology and digital learning capability. Ability to use learning analytics, platforms, AI-enabled tools and digital content to improve access, learner experience and business impact
- Operational excellence and compliance leadership. Strong discipline around safety, quality, compliance, risk management, service performance, audit assurance and continuous improvement
Regional Benefits
- Generous Annual Leave
- Retirement Savings through the Rolls-Royce Retirement Savings Trust
- Group Life Assurance provides for a lump sum benefit if you die whilst employed by Rolls-Royce
- Group Income Protection provides an income in the event that you are unable to work due to illness or injury
- Your Shares: Matched is a simple way to own Rolls-Royce shares and invest in our future, together. Buy one share, get one free!
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Our vision is to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that shaped our history continues into our future. Our multi-year transformation programme aims to turn Rolls-Royce into a high-performing, competitive, resilient and growing company.
Join us, and it can be your future vision too.
Rolls-Royce are committed to being a respectful, inclusive, and non-discriminatory workplace where individuality is valued, diverse perspectives fuel innovation, and everyone can thrive.
Please be aware that the priority will be given to employees identified as being at high risk. The professional level and salary of the position will be dependent on the skills and experience of the successful candidate.
This job is advertised at the grades shown, and this is the desired operating level for this role. We encourage applications from candidates with relevant experience from any grade.
It is advised that you inform your current manager of your application for this role.
Grade: Management Level B
For more information, please contact: Alison Connaughton alison.connaughton@Rolls-Royce.com
As part of our selection process, candidates in certain locations may be asked to complete an online assessment, which can include cognitive and behavioural aptitude testing relevant to the role. If required, full instructions for the next steps will be provided.
Job Category
Human Resources
Posting Date
01 Oct 2026; 00:10
Posting End Date
07 Oct 2026
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