Head of Learning and Development Jobs
Organizations that fail to take learning and development seriously stagnate in their marketplace and lose their best talent to rival companies. Fortunately, all large forward-looking companies not only have L&D at the heart of their HR strategies, they have teams of people dedicated to that end alone. The head of L&D oversees the team, which could be anything from one or two L&D specialists in an office to dozens around the country.
The head of learning and development’s main task is designing and executing coaching strategies that are custom made for the needs of the company and its employees. For maximum impact this is a two-way street, so employees at all levels are appraised but are also given the chance to air their own views on the most contentious and defining subjects, and this information is then fed back into their personal development programmes. The ultimate aim is to increase productivity by enhancing engagement and reducing employee churn.
The skills required
The typical head of L&D companies are looking for are already a senior learning and development professional or are someone who has a proven track record of delivering L&D to teams of employees. Sometimes a blank canvas is preferred as the company is able to instil its values and culture into the role, but a deep experience of a challenging L&D execution is usually preferred.
A firm background in HR is a requirement for most positions, so that the candidate needs to be aware of how learning and development fits into the bigger picture. Experience of dealing with the sector in which the company operates will also be advantageous to the applicant, as all fields have different expectations.
Head of Learning and Development Jobs in Shropshire
Shropshire is a county in the West Midlands. It shares borders with Cheshire, Worcestershire, Herefordshire and Staffordshire, as well as Wales.
Those seeking Head of Learning and Development roles in Shropshire will have a variety of options to consider, as the county is home to a number of thriving communities - such as the county town of Shrewsbury, Telford, Wellington, Newport, Ludlow, Market Drayton, Oswestry and Whitchurch.
What's more, there is a wide range of beautiful natural areas in the region, each one perfect for relaxing during your days off. These include the Shropshire Hills, Wenlock Edge and the Long Mynd. There's also Fenn's, Whixall and Bettisfield Mosses National Nature Reserve - it's one of the best-preserved wetland areas in the country.
Historically an agricultural county, Shropshire's modern economy is mainly based on the service sector. Tourism and retail are also important, while the larger towns are also home to some industry and tech companies.
Just some of the businesses that can be found in Shropshire include Muller Dairy, Unimation, Nikon, Hitachi Maxell and Ricoh.
What's more, the RAF has two bases in the region and the PDSA's head office is in Telford.
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