Global Head of Learning and Development

Global Head of Learning and Development

About the Role

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

This role creates positive change by transforming how Fastmarkets' people learn, grow, and thrive, building a high-performance, future-ready workforce through innovative learning programmes and a culture of continuous learning.

• Senior leadership experience in learning and development
• Experience designing and delivering training programmes
• Ability to work hands-on with both strategy and implementation
• Experience with data-driven learning measurement and ROI analysis
• Knowledge of technology and AI applications in learning
• Budget management experience
• Experience working with hybrid, multi-generational teams

No specific benefits, compensation, or salary information mentioned in the job posting.

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