The RoleThe Learning and Development (L&amp;D) Lead plays a key role in shaping, delivering, and evolving Fastmarkets' global learning and development agenda. Working closely with the Head of Learning and key stakeholders across the business, the L&amp;D Lead will design and implement impactful learning strategies that align with organisational priorities, drive capability growth, and promote a high-performance culture.the L&amp;D Lead will lead on cross-functional learning initiatives, harness data-driven insights to inform decision-making, and ensure learning solutions are scalable, inclusive, and future-focused. The postholder will contribute to the continuous evolution of our learning function, ensuring it meets the needs of a fast-paced, global business.PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES<ul><li>Champion a culture of continuous learning and development across all levels of the organisation, embedding CPD principles into key employee lifecycle touchpoints.</li><li>Design and execution of blended learning programmes, combining digital, social, and in-person approaches to address technical, behavioural, and wellbeing skills development.</li><li>Act as an advisor to People Business Partners and functional leaders, supporting talent development, succession planning, and strategic workforce planning through robust L&amp;D interventions.</li><li>Creation, governance, and ongoing refinement of core development programmes, including onboarding, manager development (e.g. Thrive and Aspire to Thrive), and organisation-wide capability-building.</li><li>Drive optimisation of the Learning Management System (LMS), ensuring it delivers an intuitive, data-rich, and scalable learning experience, and tracking key learning metrics to demonstrate business impact.</li><li>Use analytics and qualitative insights to evaluate learning effectiveness, identify gaps and opportunities, and continuously improve the impact of L&amp;D initiatives.</li><li>Oversee the evolution of the UK Apprenticeship programme, leveraging the levy to maximise development outcomes, while exploring learning subsidies in global markets.</li><li>Curate and create learning content, including mandatory and core eLearning modules, aligned with business priorities and legal compliance requirements.</li><li>Drive organisation-wide AI and digital skills learning, leading the development and delivery of training on tools such as Microsoft 365 Copilot and other emerging technologies.</li><li>Oversee strategic partnerships with external learning providers, coaches, and facilitators, ensuring delivery standards meet expectations and provide ROI.</li><li>Support the design and embedding of competency frameworks, working in partnership with HR and business leaders to align skills with performance and progression.</li><li>Promote and expand development initiatives such as the Fastmarkets Mentorship Marketplace and internal coaching programmes, ensuring access, impact, and engagement.</li><li>Facilitate across cross-functional learning initiatives, including DiSC training, Active Bystander interventions, and leadership capability-building.</li><li>Own and evolve key learning communications channels, such as the monthly L&amp;D newsletter and intranet presence, ensuring learning opportunities are accessible and compelling.</li><li>Support L&amp;D budget management, including reporting, and ensuring efficient use of resources in partnership with Finance and the Head of Learning.</li><li>Deputise for the Head of Learning two days per week, providing strategic oversight, guidance, and decision-making across the learning function.</li></ul>KEY INTERFACES Senior Leadership Team &amp; Functional Leaders – Shape learning strategy and influence leadership on capability priorities.People Team (HRBPs, Talent, DEI) – Collaborate on talent planning, inclusion, and employee experience initiatives.External Learning Partners &amp; Coaches – Manage partnerships to deliver high-quality, business-relevant solutions.Employees &amp; Managers – Consult and co-create impactful development solutions that meet real needs and enable performance.LMS Administrators &amp; IT Teams – Align digital learning infrastructure with L&amp;D strategy.Finance – Support L&amp;D budget planning, tracking, and reporting.

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Lithium Hangar Holdco Limited is the ultimate holding company for the Fastmarkets group of companies. Lithium Hangar Holdco Limited (14476245) is a company registered in England and Wales and is controlled by funds managed and/or advised by Astorg. Astorg is a European private equity firm with over &euro;20 billion of assets under management.

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