Learning & Development Partner

We are looking for a Learning & Development Partner to join our People team. Reporting directly to the People Director, you will be instrumental in sustaining, refining and evolving our core L&D offering. You will be passionate about fostering a culture of continuous learning – delivering high-quality, measurable development initiatives and partnering with the wider People team to ensure organisational readiness for the future.3-5+ years' experience in a dedicated Learning & Development role, preferably within a Technology organisationProven experience in designing and delivering core L&D programmes for hybrid and globally distributed teamsDemonstrated ability to source, evaluate and manage external vendors for targeted, skill-specific trainingExcellent communication, presentation and facilitation skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences and influence stakeholders at all levelsStrong organisational and project management skills, with high attention to detailProactive and self-motivated, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, dynamic environmentExperience or strong interest in upskilling and reskilling for emerging technologies like AIAbility to analyse data and generate insights to inform L&D strategy and measure real impactHighly adaptable, with a thoughtful approach to tailoring solutions and approach for the needs of the business and audiencesProven ability to build collaborative partnerships with People Partners to understand, anticipate and deliver against stakeholder learning and development needsProgramme Management & DeliveryMaintain and continuously refine existing L&D initiatives – including Foundry's Mentoring programme, Guilds, management training and People Skills resources – identifying opportunities for simplification and automationAssess L&D needs and recommend external training partners to deliver targeted, skill-specific learning content that builds internal capabilityOwn end-to-end logistics for all L&D initiatives, including scheduling, communications, venues and seamless coordination with external partners, ensuring seamless programme deliveryProactively curate and recommend high-quality internal and external learning resources (e.g. articles, podcasts, online courses and books) mapped to our People Skills Framework to empower self-directed developmentManage the L&D budget with the People Director, prioritising critical needs and identifying cost-effective, high-impact solutions within allocated budgetsMaintain and continuously improve L&D content and resources, including Confluence pages – ensuring documentation is current, accessible and engagingDesign and deliver internal L&D programmes where appropriate to address specific organisational needs Talent DevelopmentPartner with the People Director and People Partners to identify learning needs across the business and translate insights into actionable L&D prioritiesIn partnership with the People Director, assess future skill requirements aligned to Foundry's 2030 Vision, map gaps against current role capabilities, and design targeted reskilling and upskilling programmes with external partnersWork with the People team to ensure all employees have effective development plans, supported by relevant L&D resources and programmesMaintain and evolve our Career and People Skills Frameworks, ensuring L&D initiatives are aligned to career progression pathways and support internal mobilityCollaborate with managers to increase the use of Annual Personal Development Time, encouraging employee ownership of personal developmentMeasurement & Continuous ImprovementDefine and implement clear metrics to evaluate the effectiveness and ROI of L&D programmesGather, analyse and apply participant feedback to continuously improve L&D initiatives and ensure alignment with evolving business needsPrepare and present quarterly L&D reports with actionable insights and recommendations for the People Director and Chief People OfficerDevelop and deliver engaging internal communications to promote L&D programmes and resources, driving employee awareness and participationMaintain accurate records of training attendance and completion to support reporting and complianceRegularly assess the effectiveness and relevance of L&D programmes against current and future business needs, implementing improvements where neededChampion a culture of continuous learning and growth by embedding development into everyday work practices 25 days holiday + bank holidaysPension scheme & Life AssuranceHealth cash plan & Medical InsuranceSeason ticket loanCompany's social eventsPersonal Annual Development TimePassion DaysAnniversary Day off