Head of Learning & Development
Core
Lead UKAEA's learning and capability development strategy to build the skilled workforce for fusion energy power stations.
Role type
Senior L&D Director / Head of Learning & Development
Builds
Organisation-wide learning strategy, capability portfolios, and professional standards for a fusion energy research organization
Domain
Clean energy / Nuclear fusion / Workforce development
Deliverable
dashboards & analysis
Required skills
Strategic planning, budget management, stakeholder influence, team leadership, learning strategy design, governance, ROI analysis
Preferred skills
Coaching qualifications (ILM), digital learning expertise, accessibility compliance, external partnership management
Technologies
Digital learning platforms
Responsibilities
Develop and deliver an organisation-wide learning and capability strategy aligned with workforce priorities; Translate future capability requirements into a prioritised portfolio of learning and development activity; Identify capability risks and advise senior leaders on investment priorities; Establish the operating model, professional standards, governance and quality assurance arrangements for learning; Manage the learning portfolio, budget and resources, monitoring value, benefits and return on investment; Lead and develop the L&D team while improving the quality, efficiency and maturity of learning services
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic oversight