Cape Consulting is proud to be partnering with a multi-site, leading builders’ merchant group that
continues to expand its footprint across the UK. With a strong heritage, community focus, and an
entrepreneurial spirit, our client is a highly respected name in the industry—known for putting
people first, embracing continuous improvement, and fostering a collaborative and inclusive culture.
Are you a visionary Learning & Development leader ready to make a real impact?
We’re looking for an experienced and inspirational Head of Learning & Development to design and
deliver innovative, business-aligned L&D plans that grow talent, drive performance, and help our
client build a high-performing, future-ready workforce.
In this pivotal role, you’ll work with senior leaders across the Group to embed a culture of
continuous learning, develop future-ready capabilities, and ensure that development opportunities
are accessible, engaging, and inclusive.
A Snapshot Of The Opportunity:
- Partnering with the Chief People Officer and senior leadership to define and deliver the L&D
plans across a national, multi-site operation.
- Create practical, blended learning solutions—from sales and product training to leadership
development and structured progression frameworks.
- Own the training needs analysis (TNA) process, aligning learning with business goals and
capability gaps.
- Drive digital learning innovation, ensuring all content is relevant, accessible, and engaging.
- Managing the L&D budget, Apprenticeship Levy, and key compliance metrics.
- Lead and inspire the L&D team—developing talent, fostering collaboration, and delivering
impact.
- Deliver data-driven insights to demonstrate the value and performance of L&D
interventions.
- Build and evolve inclusive development programmes in partnership with HRBPs and EDI
Leads.
About You:
- Degree-qualified with a relevant training qualification (e.g. CTP).
- You have proven success as a Head of L&D in a fast-paced, multi-site environment such as
retail, construction, merchanting, leisure or hospitality.
- You’ll have deep expertise in digital learning methodologies and blended approaches.
- Experience delivering leadership development up to Director level.
- You’re skilled in designing and delivering scalable frameworks, training academies, and
impactful development journeys.
- Strong understanding of apprenticeships and how to leverage them effectively.
- You naturally have an inspirational leadership style with outstanding communication,
coaching and stakeholder management skills.
- You have a pragmatic, commercial mindset with the agility to adapt and lead change.
- Importantly, you’re someone who enjoys rolling your sleeves up to make things happen!
If you’re ready to lead learning with purpose and impact, this is a brilliant opportunity for you. With
a national remit and the scope to shape culture, drive engagement and future-proof the
organisation, this new role provides the opportunity to make a lasting impact by transforming how
our client learns, grows and leads.
Apply here: https://www.capeconsulting.uk/headoflandd
