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Learning & Development Consultant


Location: London (Hybrid, 2 days per week on site)
Sector: Higher Education
Contract: 3 months with potential to extend on a fixed term contract
Rate: £30 - £40 per hour Umbrella


We are working with a prestigious London-based university to recruit an experienced Learning & Development Consultant to support a major organisational transformation programme.


This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in a significant change initiative, helping colleagues successfully transition to new systems, processes, roles and ways of working.


Working closely with Organisational Development, Change Management, programme teams and senior stakeholders, you will lead the development and coordination of learning and capability interventions that support organisational readiness and successful adoption of change.


The successful candidate will bring strong experience in Learning & Development, particularly within complex transformation or organisational change programmes, and will be confident translating business requirements into practical, engaging and accessible learning solutions.


Key Responsibilities
*Lead the development and delivery of learning and capability plans to support a major organisational transformation programme.
*Conduct comprehensive training needs analysis across multiple departments and stakeholder groups, identifying skills gaps and learning requirements.
*Design and implement learning strategies, development plans and learning journeys that support colleagues transitioning into new roles, processes and systems.
*Work collaboratively with subject matter experts, programme managers and change teams to translate complex business processes into clear, practical learning solutions.
*Coordinate a blended learning approach, including digital learning, facilitated training, guidance materials and performance support.
*Develop frameworks and tools to support consistent skills assessments and training needs analysis across the organisation.
*Manage external learning providers and suppliers, ensuring quality, effective delivery and value for money.
*Identify capability risks and training gaps, recommending appropriate interventions to support organisational readiness.
*Evaluate the effectiveness of learning interventions, using feedback, data and performance measures to drive continuous improvement.
*Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders, influencing learning priorities and ensuring alignment with wider transformation objectives.


Essential experience and skills:
*Significant experience within Learning & Development, Organisational Development, HR or a related discipline, supported by a relevant qualification such as CIPD or equivalent practical experience.
*Proven experience conducting training needs analysis at organisational or programme level and translating findings into structured learning solutions.
*Experience supporting large-scale organisational change, transformation, restructuring, system implementations or workforce transition programmes.
*Strong understanding of blended learning, digital learning and instructional design principles, including accessible and engaging eLearning.
*Experience developing learning strategies, capability frameworks, training plans and learning journeys for different audiences.
*Proven ability to coordinate complex learning programmes involving multiple stakeholders, delivery methods and external suppliers.
*Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, with the confidence to work alongside senior leaders, change managers and subject matter experts.
*Strong analytical and evaluation skills, with experience measuring learning effectiveness and identifying opportunities for improvement.


Experience within Higher Education, the wider public sector or another large, complex organisation would be advantageous, as would a qualification in Change Management.