A flexible start- The role begins at 3 days per week, with a clear path to full-time within the first 3 months as the business continues to grow

Pearse Recruitment is growing fast. As we expand our team and enter new markets, we’re investing in the infrastructure that makes long-term success possible. That means bringing in a talented Learning & Development Consultant who will help us get new hires up to speed faster and support consultants at every stage of their careers.

This is a newly created role with real scope to shape how learning is done at Pearse. If you’re passionate about people development and understand the rhythms of a recruitment environment, we’d love to hear from you.

The Role

You’ll work closely with our leadership team to design, deliver, and continuously improve our L&D programmes across the business. Your core focus areas will include:

Designing and running structured training programmes to get new starters billing as quickly as possible
Developing on our current learning framework that supports consultants from day one through to senior and leadership levels
Coaching and upskilling consultants on sales technique, candidate management, client development, and business development etc.
Creating engaging training materials - delivering workshops, e-learning modules, playbooks, and resources that are all tailored to a recruitment environment
Identifying skills gaps across teams and building targeted development plans in response
Partnering with managers to embed a coaching culture throughout the business
Tracking and reporting on L&D outcomes and their impact on performance metrics
Supporting the rollout of new tools, systems, and processes through structured training initiatives

What We’re Looking For

Proven experience in an L&D role, ideally within a recruitment, sales, or professional services environment
Strong understanding of how recruitment businesses operate - The pressures, the pace, and what excellent looks like
Experience designing and delivering training programmes that genuinely accelerate consultant productivity
Confident facilitator with the ability to engage and motivate consultants at all levels
Data-led approach to L&D - you measure what matters and adjust accordingly
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust quickly across teams
Self-starter mentality with the initiative to build something new, not just maintain the status quo
Coaching qualification or equivalent experience is desirable

Why Pearse Recruitment?

We’re a business that genuinely invests in its people. This isn’t a tick-box L&D hire — it’s a strategic appointment that reflects where we’re headed. You’ll have:

Real autonomy to shape the L&D function from the ground up
Direct access to leadership and the ability to influence at a business level
A team that’s motivated, ambitious, and receptive to development
A competitive salary and benefits package including: Unlimited annual leave, £400 contribution yearly to vision and dental care, £100 per month contribution towards gym membership, flexible working opportunities, company incentive holidays etc.

A flexible start — the role begins at 3 days per week, with a clear path to full-time within the first 3 months as the business continues to grow

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