About us:
Axis has experienced continual growth since its establishment in 1986, we’re not aiming to be the biggest service provider, however we intend to be the best. We work with some of the UK’s largest building owners, landlords & facility managers to provide strategic building repairs, planned maintenance and improvement across all property sectors.
Benefits
- Annual holiday; 22 days increases after 1 years’ service to a maximum of 5 days
- Long service awards; continuous service at key achievements are rewarded
- Perkbox; from free coffees and cinema tickets to trips away and much more
- Volunteer day; paid yearly volunteer days for a worthy cause
The Role
The Head of Learning & Development is accountable for leading the design, delivery, and evaluation of a Group-wide learning strategy that meets the operational, regulatory, and leadership needs of our field-based and central teams.
Responsibilities
- Strategic L&D Leadership - Develop and execute a Group-wide learning strategy that supports business growth, compliance, and performance.
- Compliance & Audit-Ready Training -Own and maintain all mandatory and regulatory training frameworks to ensure 100% compliance.
- Apprenticeships & Early Careers- Lead the strategic use of the apprenticeship levy to develop internal capability and attract new talent.
- Leadership & Management Development -Design and deliver tiered leadership programmes for first-time, mid-level, and senior leaders.
- Succession & Internal Talent Pipelines-Partner with HRBPs and Talent to identify critical roles, successors, and development needs
- Digital Enablement & Learning Experience -Lead the evolution of digital learning platforms (LMS, LXP, AI-driven tools), curating personalised journeys.
- People & Team Leadership- Build and lead a high-performing L&D team across core specialisms.
- Stakeholder Engagement & Governance -Collaborate with Compliance, Operations, and HR to ensure training needs are met and risks mitigated.
Requirements:
- Proven track record in leading enterprise-wide L&D strategy in regulated environments
- Experience managing field-based and distributed learning delivery models
- Delivered leadership development and internal succession programmes at scale
- Familiarity with learning audits, inspections, and provider management
This list of responsibilities and requirements are not exhaustive, and some degree of flexibility is required to support the success of the department.
If this opportunity interests you we would love to hear from you, what are you waiting for!
Many faces, One Axis
We value diversity in our business and actively support and celebrate it for the benefit of our employees, clients, and community. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and embrace diversity above all.
If you need any accommodations during our hiring process, please let us know in your application. Our goal is to meet your needs and make the assessment process fair and transparent.
Please note we do not require any agency support, any unsolicited CVs will be considered as a gift.
