Vacancy Reference:
5217
Contract Type:
Full Time
Temp or Perm:
Temporary
City:
London
Closing Date:
13 November 2026
Salary:
£50,000

Senior L&D Partner - Learning Experience and Early Careers (Maternity Cover)

Location: London
Employment Type: Fixed Term Contract - 12 months covering Maternity leave
Full Time
Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 + Benefits

At Wilson James, we're passionate about developing people, creating exceptional learning experiences, and building sustainable talent pipelines for the future. We're looking for an experienced and forward-thinking Senior Learning & Development Partner to join our People Development team on a maternity cover basis and play a pivotal role in driving learning excellence across the organisation.

This is an exciting opportunity for a learning professional who enjoys combining strategic thinking with hands-on delivery. You'll have the autonomy to shape learning standards, influence senior stakeholders, lead our Early Careers agenda, and help create an outstanding learning experience for colleagues across the business.

About the Role:

As our Senior L&D Business Partner, you'll be responsible for setting and embedding high standards for learning design, delivery, quality, and learner experience across the organisation. You'll work closely with operational leaders, HR colleagues, recruitment teams, and external partners to ensure our learning programmes develop capability, support business performance, and inspire future talent.

Key areas of responsibility include:

Leading the development and continuous improvement of learning programmes and experiences.
Driving our Early Careers strategy, including apprenticeships and work experience programmes.
Partnering with Recruitment and operational leaders to build strong talent pipelines.
Ensuring learning programmes meet internal quality standards and external accreditation requirements.
Supporting, coaching, and developing site-based trainers to enhance delivery standards.
Managing learning projects from concept through to implementation and evaluation.
Using learner feedback, performance data, and quality metrics to drive continuous improvement.
Building strong relationships with schools, colleges, training providers, and awarding bodies.
Acting as a trusted advisor to stakeholders on learning, capability development, and early careers best practice

Why join us?

We are Proud to be employee owned. This means we focus on long-term success and recognise the contribution of our colleagues who make our success possible.

When you join Wilson James, you'll be part of a business that:

Invests in training, development and career progression
Supports wellbeing and work-life balance
Encourages diversity, inclusion and belonging
Values innovation and continuous improvement
Is built for long-term success, not short-term gain
Gives you the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to our future

Alongside a competitive salary, you'll benefit from:

25 days annual leave
Employer Pension contributions
Access to financial wellbeing support and lifestyle benefits
Life assurance
Specialist mental health & wellbeing support
Online GP services for you and your family
Discounts at hundreds of retail, leisure and lifestyle brands
A Cycle to Work scheme
Employee Referral scheme

What we are looking for:

We're seeking an experienced L&D professional who can confidently influence stakeholders at all levels and bring a passion for creating engaging, high-quality learning experiences.

You'll ideally have:

Experience designing, implementing, and quality assuring learning programmes
Experience leading or supporting apprenticeships and Early Careers initiatives
Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills
Knowledge of learning quality frameworks, accreditation, and learner experience principles
Experience coaching trainers, facilitators, or assessors to deliver high-quality learning
Strong project management and organisational skills
A data-led approach to evaluating learning effectiveness and driving improvement
Experience working with digital learning platforms and learning technologies
A passion for developing people and creating inclusive learning environments.
CIPD qualification or recognised teaching qualification (such as Level 3 Award in Education & Training)
Able to travel around the UK to multiple sites.

Desirable:

Coaching qualification
DiSC or other psychometric accreditation
Degree-level education or equivalent experience.

Interested? Apply now!

Please be aware that, on occasion, we may close a vacancy earlier than the advertised deadline if we receive a high volume of strong applications

Wilson James have been raising standards in security, construction logistics, aviation services, and technology for over 30 years. With 5,000 employees and a presence across over 300 client sites all over the UK, we are dedicated to delivering tailored solutions and top-tier customer service. As a leading managed service provider, we prioritise safety, efficiency, and customer satisfaction, and we work with diverse, vibrant clients, making for a dynamic and engaging workplace. Employee owned since 2026, we are strengthening our people-first culture every day and creating even greater opportunities for investment, innovation, career development and long-term success.

Internal Applicants
At Wilson James, we support career growth and offer internal mobility to help employees explore new roles and advance within the company. Committed to promoting from within, we provide clear career pathways and continuous skill development. Unlock your potential by applying for exciting internal opportunities and new challenges
If you are currently employed under TUPE terms and conditions, please note that successful appointment to this role will be on Wilson James standard terms and conditions