Senior Learning & Development Specialist (12-month FTC) in London

Akeneo is the Product Experience (PX) company and global leader in Product Information Management (PIM), creating a world where every product interaction is an experience that guides consumers and professionals to the best purchase, anytime, anywhere. We're all about experience - from the best-in‑class product we build to the inspiring environment we create for our employees. You'll grow in a dynamic environment where your ideas and expertise will make an impact from day one. Our flexible work model empowers you to thrive, balancing professional success with personal fulfillment. At Akeneo, you’ll be part of a supportive and collaborative team that values open communication, shared successes, and meaningful relationships. This is a 12-month fixed‑term contract.

Job description

• Lead the design, development, and delivery of our leadership and management development programs, applying adult learning principles and selecting modalities that fit the need.
• Independently design blended learning solutions, including workshops, e‑learning, virtual sessions, and on‑the‑job tools, ensuring they are engaging, accessible, and connected to real business outcomes.
• Facilitate leadership development sessions and workshops with confidence across mixed audiences and seniority levels, creating environments where people feel safe to learn and challenged to grow.
• Partner with the Director of L&D and key stakeholders to conduct needs assessments, identify capability gaps, and build program recommendations grounded in evidence.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of learning programs using established frameworks, analyse feedback and performance data.
• Communicate impact clearly to stakeholders and leadership.
• Champion the use of AI in learning design and delivery, exploring how tools and technologies can enhance the learner experience.
• Manage our LMS strategically, evaluate authoring tools and emerging technologies.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships across the business, partnering with department heads, People Experience colleagues, and subject matter experts to align learning solutions to business priorities.
• Contribute to a collaborative, curious, and high‑quality L&D team, sharing knowledge, raising the bar on what we produce, and supporting the development of less experienced team members.

What we look for

• Proven experience in L&D, talent development, or a related field, with a strong track record in leadership and management development specifically.
• Strong project management skills and the ability to own multiple workstreams at once without losing quality or momentum.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, you are a confident and adaptable facilitator.
• Experience applying evaluation frameworks to demonstrate the impact of learning and communicate return on investment to a business audience.
• Strong instructional design capability across multiple modalities. You know how to build something that works, not just something that looks good.
• Genuine interest in AI and its application to learning, with a desire to explore and integrate new tools and approaches into how we work.
• Proficiency with LMS platforms and authoring tools. Experience with LearnAmp, Articulate, or similar is an advantage.
• French proficiency is a plus.

You don't need to tick every box. We strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. If you are excited about this opportunity but your experience is slightly different, we still want to hear from you!

Interview process

• 30‑minute screening call with a member of our Talent Acquisition team
• 60‑minute interview with the hiring manager, the Director of Learning & Development
• 30‑minute interview with the Chief People Experience Officer

Life at Akeneo

Work Environment

• Flexible working hours, and a hybrid setup allowing 3-4 days working from home and enjoy 25 days of annual leave. Option to Work from Anywhere for up to 30 days per year.
• Enjoy a £450 budget to enhance your home office and an £80 monthly sustainable transportation allowance for eco-friendly commuting.

Inclusivity

• Benefit from 26 weeks of paid maternity leave, 4 weeks of paid leave for the second parent, and up to 20 weeks of fully paid shared parental leave. A gradual return to work program is also available.
• Engage in 2 paid volunteering days annually and join Employee Resource Groups dedicated to promoting diversity and inclusion within the company.

Growth & Development

• Access a £1,000 annual budget for personal professional development and take advantage of career paths, internal mobility opportunities, and a "Women in Leadership Programme."
• Start on the right foot with an 8-week onboarding program.

Wellbeing

• Receive company-paid private medical insurance (Vitality Health) for you and eligible dependents.
• Benefit from a pension plan and protect your loved ones with group income protection and a group life cover.
• Access individual and confidential sessions with a mental health practitioner or coach of your choice.

For more information about benefits, don’t hesitate to contact our Talent Acquisition team.