Global Head of Learning and Development

As Global Head of Learning & Development, you’ll shape and deliver Fastmarkets’ worldwide L&D strategy to build a high-performance, future-ready workforce. This is a senior leadership role with real impact—driving initiatives that transform how our people learn, grow, and thrive. You’ll lead the design and execution of innovative programmes, from embedding our newly launched FM Academy (global learning platform) and introducing a new careers programme, to rolling out core and functional competencies and strengthening management and leadership development. Your mission: ensure every initiative aligns with business priorities, closes critical skills gaps, and delivers measurable results through data-driven insights. You’ll champion skills-based practices, optimise our learning portfolio for ROI, and harness technology and AI responsibly to create a culture of continuous learning across diverse, hybrid teams.

This is a hands-on role where the successful candidate will own the learning strategy while also designing and delivering training themselves. We are seeking someone who enjoys being actively involved in delivery, not solely operating at a strategic level. 

PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Set the vision: Define and execute a global L&D strategy aligned with organisational goals and future skills needs.
• Lead flagship initiatives: Embed FM Academy as the central hub for learning, develop structured learning pathways, and integrate the Talent Marketplace (career mobility platform) by April 2026.
• Career development: Design and implement a global early careers programme to accelerate internal mobility and progression.
• Build capability frameworks: Roll out core and functional competencies, integrating them into performance reviews, development conversations, and management programmes (Thrive).
• Leadership pipeline: Strengthen management and leadership development, launch a high-potential programme, and expand our mentorship marketplace.
• Measure impact: Use data-driven insights to build an L&D dashboard that tracks outcomes and links learning to capability, engagement, and performance.
• Drive culture: Foster continuous learning and innovation across a hybrid, multi-generational workforce.
• Tech & AI: Ensure responsible adoption of technology and AI in learning, maintaining compliance and ethical standards.
• Budget stewardship: Manage global L&D budgets effectively, prioritising initiatives that deliver measurable business impact.
• Blended learning: Curate experiences that combine education, exposure, and coaching; oversee internal and external coaching programmes and standards.

Key Interfaces

• CHRO & HR Leadership Team: Partner to align L&D with broader people strategy and integrate programmes with talent processes.
• Business Leaders & Managers: Collaborate to identify learning needs and embed solutions within teams.
• Finance: Manage budgets, track spend and demonstrate ROI; ensure full utilisation of apprenticeship levy and compliance with regulations.