Head of Learning & Development
Location: Gravitas London office (Devonshire Square - Liverpool Street)
Hybrid set up: 4 days in office, 1 day WFH (normally Wednesday)
Function: Learning & Development
Industry: Recruitment Consultancy (Insurance, Banking, Technology)
Salary: Competitive + Benefits + Bonus
We're on the lookout for a Head of Learning & Development who’s ready to take the reins of our award-winning L&D function and elevate it to new heights – across the UK, Europe, and Asia.
Gravitas is an international recruitment agency across 8 global offices. Our specialist focus spans Insurance, Banking, and Technology, and everything we do is underpinned by our values and commitment to creating meaningful solutions for clients, candidates, and our people.
We’re proud winners of the Princess Royal Training Award – not once, but twice – and have a solid foundation in place for L&D at entry to mid-level.
Head of L&D - The Opportunity
As Head of L&D, you’ll:
- Own and evolve the global L&D strategy – with an initial focus on UK and long-term scope across Asia and Europe.
- Build upon our current consultant programmes and expand our offering into leadership development, exec coaching, and high-performance culture.
- Work closely with our Chief People Officer, Head of Talent Acquisition, and Head of HR on impactful People initiatives – including DEI, wellbeing, and retention.
Head of L&D - What We Offer
- Competitive salary + bonus
- A business with award winning L&D in its DNA – ready for evolution, not reinvention
- Flexibility that works for you: work-from-home allowance, extended lunches, work-cations, sabbaticals
- Holiday incentives, team events, and global exposure
- A personal development plan for your growth, not just others’
- A collaborative, values-led culture where your ideas will be heard – and actioned
Head of L&D - What We Are After
Essential:
- Recruitment industry experience
- 7+ years experience in L&D/ training position: evidence of developing recruiters from trainee/ graduate level up to leadership and above over a long period of time
- Experience managing an L&D team or line management experience
Interview Process
- Initial call with a member of our Talent Acquisition team to go through the above criteria and tell you more about the role / Gravitas
- First stage Teams interview with our CPO
- Second Stage interview with a Leader from our People Team
- Final stage in-person presentation including our CEO and UK Technology Director
Interested?
Apply now or contact Ryan Sullivan on r.sullivan@gravitasgroup.com
Gravitas is a proud equal opportunites' employer. What does this mean to you? We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace environment, without discrimination or harassment. We welcome applications from all individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. When you are submitting an application, please let us know if you require reasonable adjustments or assistance.
