People Development Advisor in London

About Oh Polly: Founded in 2015, Oh Polly is a fast-growing, social first fashion brand that creates trend driven, high quality premium products. With a focus on innovation, global responsibility, and ethics, we have built a combined social following of over 10 million across our brands, including Bo+Tee; our activewear line. Operating across multiple global offices, we are a dynamic team offering ambitious individuals the chance to thrive, grow, and take their careers to the next level.

The Role: To implement and develop the organisation's Learning & Development strategy and deliver HR advisor support. (HR advisor training will be given) This role is ideal for an experienced L&D professional who is confident operating independently in learning design and delivery, and who is looking to broaden their HR generalist experience within a fast-paced e-commerce fashion environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Learning & Development (Primary Focus)

• Design, implement and continuously improve the Company's L&D strategy in line with business objectives.
• Conduct training needs analysis across departments.
• Design and deliver engaging workshops (e.g. management development, performance management, communication skills, onboarding, compliance training).
• Build structured development pathways (e.g. team leader programmes, future managers programme).
• Own and continuously improve the onboarding and induction experience.
• Manage and develop the LMS and ensure accurate training records.
• Evaluate learning effectiveness through feedback, KPIs and performance outcomes.
• Support succession planning and talent development initiatives.
• Coach line managers on development planning and capability building.
• Identify external training providers where required and manage relationships.
• Ensure mandatory training compliance across the business.

• Provide first-line HR advice to managers on policies, procedures and employee relations matters. (with guidance)
• Support on low-level ER matters (e.g. absence management, probation reviews, minor conduct/performance issues).
• Assist with formal meetings where required.
• Contribute to people reporting (absence, turnover, training data).
• Support annual HR cycles (performance review, salary review, engagement surveys).
• Support positive employee engagement and culture initiatives.
• Comply with UK employment legislation and company policies.

• Champion company values and behaviours.
• Support internal communications relating to learning, engagement and people initiatives.
• Contribute ideas to enhance employee experience in a fast-paced, trend-driven fashion environment.
• Act as a visible and approachable member of the People team.

Skills & Requirements:

• Proven experience in an L&D role (minimum 2-3 years).
• Experience in designing and delivering training programmes independently.
• Experience in conducting training needs analysis and building structured learning plans.
• Experience supporting employee relation cases and completing basic HR tasks.
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment (Retail, Fashion, E-commerce or Similar preferred).
• Strong facilitation and presentation skills.
• Ability to design engaging, modern learning content (both in-person and virtual).
• Confident communicator with the ability to influence managers.
• Good organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Analytical mindset - able to measure impact of L&D initiatives.
• Strong IT skills (MS Office; experience with LMS desirable).

What's on Offer?

• Salary: £28,000 - £32,000
• 50% discount on Oh Polly and Bo+Tee products
• An extra day off for your birthday
• Learning and development opportunities
• Company pension
• Regular company social events

This Company is an equal opportunities employer. Oh Polly job positions are open to all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.