Director of Learning and Development

Company Description
Sionic is a global consulting firm specialising in financial services. Our purpose is to accelerate the business, technology, and people performance of our clients and to have a positive impact on our society. We are expert-led specialists across banking, asset and investment management, financial markets infrastructure, wealth management, insurance, and reinsurance.

Job Description
The Director, Learning & Development role is accountable for program design, development and implementation of select learning & development initiatives within the Sionic L&D Practice

Performance & Delivery

• Deliver our existing suite of products to our client base
• Develop and implement a learning strategy to develop capabilities that support business objectives and organizational growth today and for the future
• Grow the portfolio and extend our reach with existing clients and new clients
• Contribute to innovative marketing initiatives in what Sionic do
• Mentor within the leadership portfolio and support recruitment as the portfolio grows
• Articulate measures of success and expected business impact, keeping key stakeholders informed and engaged with learning investment.
• Develop key relationships across the organization that build trust and credibility in the delivered learning solutions

Qualifications

• Considerable experience of leadership learning & development in global, complex organizations.
• Considerable experience of change management implementation
• Thought leader who provides expert guidance based on leading learning practices and innovative trends.
• Strong written and verbal communication, including facilitation and presentation skills with audiences of varying levels.
• A good understanding of business goals and organisational structure.
• Highly experienced in coaching, business strategy and change leadership.
• An understanding of agile ways of working desirable but not essential.
• Demonstrated inclusive leadership both in leading diverse teams and incorporating D&I principles into learning design

Additional Information

What we offer
Leadership - We provide thought leadership; we take ownership and accountability, and we display ingenuity, resourcefulness, and versatility.

Expertise - We develop and implement best-practice solutions; we offer expert advice, and we share knowledge and grow talent.
Teamwork - We work in partnership; we interact with respect and understanding, building team performance

Inclusion and Diversity
At Sionic, we are dedicated to building a culture of diverse perspectives and talent to support individual growth and superior business results. We strive to cultivate a dynamic, diverse, and inclusive workplace where all employees feel engaged, valued and that they belong. Our global Charter summarises commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Rewards & Benefits

• Competitive salary and annual profit share via discretionary bonus
• Benefits package includes:
• Simplyhealth Cash Plan
• Private Medical Insurance
• Generous Pension Plans
• Life Assurance
• Season Ticket Loan
• Employee Referral Scheme
• And many more
• Amazing opportunities for learning and growth
• Generous annual leave plan
• We're a large, successful multinational company and there are plenty of opportunities to move onward and upwards too.

Advert closing date: 19 August 2022