Lead Talent Development Partner in Oxford

Lucy Group is seeking a Lead Talent Development Manager to play a strategic role in designing and delivering impactful learning and development programmes across the organization and fostering a culture of continuous learning. The role will lead the development of structured learning programmes that enhance workforce capability and align with business strategy, focusing on training that supports skills development, career pathways, leadership growth, and compliance requirements. Strong collaboration with senior stakeholders and a deep understanding of digital learning tools and analytics are essential.

We are looking for a highly organised, data-driven and experienced L&D professional who can design programmes that support business strategic goals at a global level. The candidate should have worked for an industrial multinational business, preferably in the manufacturing sector, and have significant senior-stakeholder experience evaluating learning and development strategies. This role reports to and supports the Global Head of Leadership, Development & Coaching and is part of Lucy Group’s Talent Centre of Excellence based in Oxford.

Key Accountabilities:

• Strategic Learning Design – develop training programmes that align with Lucy Group’s business objectives and workforce needs.
• Mapping Learning Programmes to Succession Planning – map learning programmes and plans that support identified successors to be trained to support readiness for identified roles, working closely with the HRPB community.
• Skills & Career Pathway Mapping – structure learning interventions to support employee progression and leadership development.
• Training Needs Analysis (TNA) – identify skill gaps and design targeted development solutions.
• E-Learning & LMS Management – oversee digital learning platforms and ensure seamless training delivery.
• L&D Programme Management – manage the core global learning programmes and ensure effective communication.
• Compliance & Mandatory Training – ensure adherence to industry regulations and company-wide training requirements.
• Kirkpatrick Model Evaluation – measure training effectiveness and drive continuous improvement.
• Training Programme Delivery – deliver internal programmes.
• Stakeholder Engagement – collaborate with senior leaders to integrate L&D strategies into business planning.

Minimum Qualifications, Knowledge & Experience:

• CIPD Level 5 in Learning & Development.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in L&D programme design, preferably within engineering or manufacturing companies.
• Expertise in succession planning, leadership development, and workforce analytics.
• Strong understanding of LMS platforms, e-learning tools, and compliance training.
• Ability to engage senior leaders and align L&D strategies with business goals.
• Proven experience in learning and development with a focus on programme management.
• Exceptional understanding of learning and development best practices and methodologies.
• Excellent project management and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent analytical skills to assess training needs and programme effectiveness.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Excellent service orientation, attention to detail, ability to manage several projects running concurrently, first-class written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in using learning management systems and other relevant software, using data from them to continuously evaluate and improve programme impact and experience.

Desired Experience:

• Oracle Fusion Learning and Grow platforms.
• Korn Ferry competency framework.
• E-learning design using Articulate.

Behavioral Competencies:

• Data Collection and Analysis
• Planning and Organising
• LMS, E-learning and Computer Based Training
• Tech Savvy
• Collaborates
• Communicates Effectively
• Manages Complexity
• Develops Talent