Learning and Capability Specialist in Milton Keynes - Robert Walters

Learning & Capability Specialist

We are recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced Learning & Capability Specialist to shape and deliver a strategic learning agenda that drives measurable improvements in leadership, management and professional capability across a complex organisation.

You will act as the organisation's subject matter expert for learning and capability, leading the design, procurement, delivery and evaluation of high-quality learning solutions that support organisational priorities and workforce development.

• Develop and implement an organisation-wide learning and capability strategy aligned to workforce priorities and business objectives.
• Create and maintain a multi-year learning road map, capability pathways and development frameworks for leadership, management and professional skills.
• Lead organisational and targeted Learning Needs to identify capability gaps and development priorities.
• Design, commission and deliver inclusive, accessible and impactful learning solutions that support organisational goals.
• Partner with profession leads and senior stakeholders to align capability development with career frameworks, workforce plans and business needs.
• Manage and deliver organisation-wide learning initiatives, talent programmes and development interventions.
• Lead learning procurement activities, including supplier selection, contracting, mobilisation and performance management.
• Manage relationships with external learning providers, ensuring quality delivery, value for money and achievement of agreed outcomes.
• Oversee learning budgets, forecasting, spend management and prioritisation of investment across capability programmes.
• Develop and maintain learning dashboards, reporting and evaluation frameworks to measure effectiveness and return on investment.
• Analyse learning data and management information to identify trends, evaluate impact and drive continuous improvement.
• Produce reports, recommendations and insights to support decision-making and demonstrate the value of learning interventions.
• Build strong relationships with senior leaders, managers and key stakeholders, acting as a trusted advisor on learning and capability matters.
• Support leaders and managers in fostering a positive learning culture and embedding learning within day-to-day operations.
• Collaborate with HR, organisational development, engagement and inclusion teams to support broader people and culture initiatives.
• Develop and deliver communications and engagement campaigns to maximise participation in learning and development opportunities.
• Ensure all learning programmes, materials and delivery methods meet accessibility, inclusivity and quality standards.

We are looking for a credible learning and capability professional with experience operating in a complex, matrixed organisation.

• Proven experience leading end-to-end learning and capability programmes in a complex organisational environment.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with a track record of operating as a trusted advisor to senior leaders.
• Significant experience conducting Learning Needs Analysis (LNA) and translating organisational priorities into effective learning interventions.
• Experience designing and implementing capability pathways for leadership, management and professional development.
• Demonstrable success managing external learning providers and suppliers.
• Strong analytical capability, using data and evaluation frameworks to measure impact and drive improvement.
• Excellent facilitation, communication and influencing skills.
• Ability to manage multiple programmes and priorities while maintaining a strong focus on outcomes.
• CIPD Level 7 qualification (or equivalent L&D/HR qualification).

This is an opportunity to influence capability development at organisational scale, working with senior stakeholders to shape the future skills, leadership and learning agenda of a forward-thinking organisation.

You will join a collaborative and inclusive environment that values diverse perspectives, continuous improvement and professional growth, while offering the chance to make a meaningful impact on organisational performance and workforce capability.

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates