Senior Director, Learning Solutions

London | Competitive base + discretionary bonus

We are partnering with a leading global provider of education and development services to the Financial Services industry on a key senior appointment: Senior Director, Learning Solutions.

This newly created role has been designed to strengthen the organisation's consulting, solution design, and project mobilisation capability-ensuring clients receive innovative, commercially sound, and impactful learning solutions from the very start of their journey.

As Senior Director, you will lead a multidisciplinary team of Learning Specialists and Project Managers, shaping how client needs are analysed, solutions are designed, and projects are mobilised for seamless delivery.

The role will involve:

* Defining and delivering the strategy for discovery, consulting, and solution design across high-value client engagements.

* Building the organisation's consulting capability, embedding best practice across needs analysis, solution frameworks, and project governance.

* Leading and developing a high-performing team, creating clear structures, responsibilities, and career paths.

* Partnering closely with Sales, Content, and Client Success teams to ensure smooth handovers from design to delivery.

* Providing senior oversight of project mobilisation, ensuring the right resources are in place and risks are managed early.

* Acting as a senior point of contact for clients, influencing and shaping learning strategies at an organisational level.

Desired Skills and Experience

* Proven senior leadership experience in learning & development, consulting, or solution design

* Strong understanding of learning architecture, instructional design principles, and project management methodologies

* Experience managing complex, large-scale programmes in a global environment

* The ability to balance strategic vision with hands-on operational oversight

* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the gravitas to influence at the highest levels

* Familiarity with the Financial Services sector and its regulatory learning requirements