Learning & Development Lead

Shape the future of learning, leadership and capability in Tower Hamlets

At Tower Hamlets, we are re-imagining HR & Organisational Development from the ground up, building a modern, high-impact, values-driven service that shapes not just what we deliver, but how it feels to work here.

We are looking for an exceptional Learning & Development Lead to play a pivotal role in transforming how we develop talent, leaders and organisational capability across one of London's most diverse and dynamic boroughs.

This is not a traditional training role.

You will lead the shift from reactive learning provision to a strategic, evidence-led approach that builds workforce capability, strengthens leadership and helps create a high-performing, inclusive organisation where people can thrive.

What you'll do

• Lead the development and delivery of the Council's Learning & Development strategy.
• Design a modern learning offer that supports leadership, management, professional and technical development.
• Build a culture of continuous learning, accountability and professional excellence.
• Use workforce intelligence, skills analysis and organisational data to shape solutions to future capability needs.
• Lead innovation in digital, blended and scalable learning solutions.
• Develop leadership and management capability across all levels of the organisation.
• Influence senior leaders to embed learning into organisational culture and business planning.
• Ensure learning investment delivers measurable organisational impact.

What we're looking for

You will be an experienced learning, organisational development or workforce development leader with a track record of delivering strategic change and measurable organisational outcomes through learning and development.

You will bring:

• Significant experience leading organisational learning and development within a complex organisation.
• Expertise in leadership and management development.
• Strong strategic thinking and workforce planning capability.
• Experience using data and insight to shape learning priorities.
• The ability to influence, challenge and engage senior stakeholders.
• A passion for creating inclusive, high-performing workplace cultures.
• A commitment to delivering excellent outcomes for employees and residents.

Why join us?

This is a rare opportunity to:

• Shape the capability of a workforce serving one of London's most vibrant communities.
• Influence organisational culture and leadership at scale.
• Lead meaningful change with visible impact.
• Join an ambitious HR & OD team committed to doing things differently.

Make your mark. Shape the future.

Our Benefits

• Competitive salary- £73,266- £78.090 .

• Local Government Pension Scheme membership.

• Generous annual leave: 29 days, rising to 33 with 5+ years’ service, plus bank holidays and 3 additional days at Christmas.

• Flexible and agile working to support work–life balance.

• Staff money-saving schemes (e.g., rent deposit loans, season ticket loans).

• Learning and development opportunities through our Learning Academy, with clear career development and leadership pathways.