Associate Director, Learning & Talent Development

Why London Business School

London Business School; a global and vibrant business community based in two of the world’s most dynamic cities, London and Dubai. It’s where extraordinary minds and diverse perspectives connect, to have a profound impact on the way the world does business and the way business impacts the world. We offer best in class hybrid learning to our students and participants, whilst creating a flexible, supportive and dynamic working environment for our people to excel in, whatever their location.

The Role

Fixed Term contract until December 2026

Drive and help shape Learning and Talent Development at London Business School 

London Business School are looking for an Associate Director, Learning & Talent Development to join us to cover a maternity leave until December 2026.

As Associate Director, Learning & Talent Development you will be responsible for building and implementing the School's Learning & Development strategy. This role ensures staff at all levels have the skills, opportunities, and career pathways to contribute to the School's performance and future success. You will lead the design and delivery of innovative learning interventions, performance enablement processes, and strategic development initiatives

Main Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver the School's Learning & Development strategy.
• Integrate core talent management priorities.
• Design innovative learning interventions and strategic initiatives.
• Ensure succession planning and talent mobility.
• Manage budget effectively and target interventions to staff and leadership.

Who we are looking for

• Professional qualification or equivalent experience.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills.
• Experience managing multiple stakeholders.
• Deep knowledge of learning and design principles.
• Project management certification and experience.
• Proven financial management skills and commercial acumen.

What you can expect from us

• Generous annual leave of 27 days PLUS extra between Christmas and New Year!
• Generous pension package, 14.5% employer contribution (in return for employee enrolment and contribution)
• Free onsite gym and swimming pool
• Amazing range of professional development to support your career path
• Enhanced cycle to work scheme
• Wellbeing offering to support your physical, mental and financial health
• Up to 5 days paid emergency leave for staff who have caring responsibilities for a family member, dependent or friend who is ill. 

At London Business School, we support Smart Working - a hybrid approach designed to help you achieve a healthy work-life balance while delivering the best outcomes for your role and the needs of our customers. All roles require a minimum of two days on campus each week to foster a vibrant, collaborative community.

For this role specifically, you will be expected to be on campus 2 days per week

We operate with ‘core hours’ – 10:00-15:00 – to maximise opportunities for connection and collaboration across teams during the working day. Outside of these hours, you may still be required for meetings or collaboration based on your role and customer needs. Additionally, we offer Protected Time - a flexible, one-hour slot, within the working week dedicated to your learning and development, wellbeing, or focused, quiet work

Our commitment to driving inclusion and belonging  

We are a globally reaching institution, committed to creating tangible and sustainable change in driving inclusion & belonging within our School, education and society at large. We are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone in our community feels they belong and thrive. This is a key school priority, and we want everyone who joins LBS to feel respected, welcomed, and heard.

Candidates needing sponsorship should assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship by evaluating their circumstances against the relevant criteria before applying

Please note we start screening CVs and interviewing candidates from the start of a campaign. A successful candidate could progress to offer before the advertised closing date. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible if you are interested in any roles.