Group Learning & Development Succession Lead Group Learning & Development Succession Lead

Howdens is looking for a Group Learning & Development Succession Lead to join our Learning and development team. Reporting to the Head of Learning and Development, this pivotal role will define and implement strategies to develop internal talent across key roles, including our Senior Leadership team. What you'll be doing as a Group Learning & Development Succession Lead:

• Driving the design and execution of talent development and succession strategies, ensuring alignment with business goals.
• Building and sustaining a robust internal pipeline of leadership talent and preparing future leaders for critical roles.
• Partnering with HR Business Partners and senior leaders to identify critical roles and address future skills needs.
• Leading the creation of coaching, mentorship, and development programmes that inspire continuous learning and engagement.
• Shaping and implementing innovative approaches to succession planning, mitigating risk while unlocking individual and organisational potential.
• Using data and KPIs and measurable outcomes to assess programme impact, ensuring initiatives drive meaningful business benefits.
  
  Are you an exceptional Learning & Development lead with a track record for driving organisational excellence?, Demonstrable experience as a Head of or senior Learning & Development role.
• Extensive experience in succession planning, internal talent development, or organisational development at a senior level.
• A track record of designing, delivering, and evaluating initiatives that achieve measurable outcomes.
• Ability to inspire and influence senior stakeholders to drive business change.
• Adept at designing forward-thinking solutions that align with business objectives.
• A compelling communicator with the ability to inspire growth and foster collaboration across all levels.
  
  Howdens Joinery is the UK's number one trade kitchen supplier providing thousands of products across kitchens, joinery, and hardware. We have over 800 depots throughout the UK and Europe - making us the first choice for more than 460,000 loyal trade professionals. With an ambitious and credible growth plan, we continue to build on our £2.3 billion sales made last year.
  
  Competitive salary and annual company bonus
• Company car or car allowance
• Competitive Pension Plan with a maximum company contribution of 12%
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays with the option to buy additional days
• Free onsite car parking
• Free or subsidised lunch at our onsite canteen
• Staff Discount.
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Exceptional Reward and Recognition events, There is a strong entrepreneurial ethos and the opportunity to develop within a fast-paced and commercial environment. That, along with a competitive salary, development opportunities, and exciting rewards, are among the reasons why our people enjoy working for Howdens - and why we have been named one of the 10 Best Big Companies to Work For.