Investec is a distinctive Specialist Bank serving clients principally in the UK and South Africa. Our culture gives us our edge: we work hard to find colleagues who'll think out of the ordinary and we put them in environments where they'll flourish. We combine a flat structure with a focus on internal mobility. If you can bring an entrepreneurial spirit and a desire to learn and collaborate to your work, this could be the boost your career deserves.

Head of Learning

We are dedicated to cultivating an environment that promotes innovation, collaboration, and growth. We are seeking a passionate and strategic Head of Learning to join our People & Organisation (P&O) team, leading a small team in the UK while closely collaborating with our Head of Learning, the Global Learning Hub, and the Digital Learning team in South Africa. The learning function is directly aligned with the strategic needs of the business, equipping our people to provide an "out of the ordinary" experience for our clients. Our culture supports learning through a flat organisational structure that fosters relationships and access to knowledge. Additionally, we encourage genuine feedback that inspires reflection and personal growth. We pride ourselves on being a learning organisation.

What will I be doing?

To develop (in partnership with P&O specialisations, consultants and business leaders):

• • An effective learning culture, supporting individualised learning experiences, that are actively lead by leaders in the business;
  • A shared understanding of Investec's learning philosophy across our business that perpetuates the right leadership behaviour; and,
  • Strategies and operational plans to deliver and consistently implement business-centred learning activities
  • Clear and consistent processes and mechanisms for regulatory and business reporting, and data insights.
• Managing and developing the UK learning team.
• Develop & implement a cohesive learning strategy.
• Provide thought leadership and implementation of initiatives in partnership with P&O partners across geographies.
• Manage a suite of organisation-wide learning programmes including design, relevance, cost, delivery and effectiveness in translating learning through the programmes into the workplace.
• Lead a portfolio of learning programmes end-to-end, from needs analysis and design to evaluation and ROI assessment.
• Work in partnership with the Digital Learning Lead to leverage digital platforms and technology to enhance the experience of learning for our people in terms of access, timeliness, relevance and usefulness.

What are we looking for?

• Proven experience in a senior learning and development role, with a focus on creating impactful learning experiences. Preferably in a Financial Services, regulated environment. 
• Strong understanding of adult learning principles and modern learning methodologies.
• Strong orientation to coaching.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire teams, driving a culture of collaboration and innovation.
• Experience in using data and analytics to assess learning impact and inform decision-making.

Embedded in our culture is a sense of belonging and inclusion. This creates an environment in which everyone is free to be themselves which helps to drive innovation, creativity and ultimately business performance. At Investec we want everyone to find it easy to be themselves, and to feel they belong. It's a responsibility we all share and is integral to our purpose and values as an organisation.

Research shows that some candidates can be reluctant to apply to a role unless they meet all the criteria. We pride ourselves on our entrepreneurial spirit here and welcome you to do the same – if the role excites you, please don't let our person specification hold you back. Get in touch!

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