Learning & Development Partner

We are looking for a Learning & Development Partner to join our People team. Reporting directly to the People Director, you will be instrumental in sustaining, refining and evolving our core L&D offering. You will be passionate about fostering a culture of continuous learning – delivering high-quality, measurable development initiatives and partnering with the wider People team to ensure organisational readiness for the future. 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 Programme Management & Delivery 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 Talent Development Partner with the People Director and People Partners to identify learning needs across the business and translate insights into actionable L&D priorities In partnership with the People Director, assess future skill requirements aligned to Foundry’s 2030 Vision, map gaps against current role capabilities, and design targeted reskilling and upskilling programmes with external partners Work with the People team to ensure all employees have effective development plans, supported by relevant L&D resources and programmes Maintain and evolve our Career and People Skills Frameworks, ensuring L&D initiatives are aligned to career progression pathways and support internal mobility Collaborate with managers to increase the use of Annual Personal Development Time, encouraging employee ownership of personal development Measurement & Continuous Improvement Define and implement clear metrics to evaluate the effectiveness and ROI of L&D programmes Gather, analyse and apply participant feedback to continuously improve L&D initiatives and ensure alignment with evolving business needs Prepare and present quarterly L&D reports with actionable insights and recommendations for the People Director and Chief People Officer Develop and deliver engaging internal communications to promote L&D programmes and resources, driving employee awareness and participation Maintain accurate records of training attendance and completion to support reporting and compliance Regularly assess the effectiveness and relevance of L&D programmes against current and future business needs, implementing improvements where needed Champion a culture of continuous learning and growth by embedding development into everyday work practices 25 days holiday + bank holidays Pension scheme & Life Assurance Health cash plan & Medical Insurance Season ticket loan Company’s social events Personal Annual Development Time Passion Days Anniversary Day off