We are looking for a learning architect to help redesign how leadership capability is built across the enterprise\u2014from programmes people attend to tangible impact we can measure.
\n\tThis is a 6-month, high-impact build role where you will:
\n\tDesign enterprise leadership journeys that blend learning, exposure, and real work
\n\tEmbed application and ROE thinking from day one
\n\tBuild flagship programmes and systems that get used<\/p>\n
Ideal for someone who:<\/p>\n
\tThrives on complex, enterprise design challenges
\n\tIs frustrated by traditional learning models
\n\tWants to build something new, not refine the old
\n\tBy the end of the assignment, you will have left your mark by shaping how leadership capability is built and measured across a large financial services organisation into the future.<\/p>\n
Role Purpose<\/p>\n
\tA senior, hands-on leadership development architect to design enterprise-level leadership development architecture, measurement frameworks, and flagship programmes that translate leadership capability into measurable application and business impact resulting in true leadership bench strength and a future proof leadership pipeline.
\n\tThis role bridges strategy and learning architecture to delivery-ready design, ensuring all outputs are practical, measurable, scalable, and application-driven.
\n\tFrom programmes enterprise capability
\n\tFrom attendance application
\n\tFrom activity measurable ROE\/ROI impact by leadership level
\n\tThis role partners with the Learning CoE to design core system elements and delivery-ready solutions that enable this shift.<\/p>\n
Assignment Focus<\/p>\n
Leadership Development Measurement<\/p>\n
\tDesign an enterprise-wide measurement framework by leadership layer (frontline, mid, senior\/executive)
\n\tEmbed application and ROE\/ROI logic (3\u20136\u201312 months) into all solutions
\n\tDefine credible evidence of learning transfer and impact<\/p>\n
Mandatory Leadership Development Consumption Model<\/p>\n
\tDesign a progressive, mandatory development pathway by leadership level
\n\tClarify participation rules, governance, and sequencing
\n\tAlign to succession, readiness and role expectations<\/p>\n
Flagship Programme Architecture<\/p>\n
\tArchitect three enterprise flagship leadership programmes
\n\tEnsure programmes are:
\n\tCapability-led
\n\tApplication-driven
\n\tMeasurement-by-design
\n\tProduce delivery-ready designs<\/p>\n
Learning Architecture & Delivery Design Quality (Critical Addition)<\/p>\n
\tTranslate leadership strategy into end-to-end, executable learning journeys:<\/p>\n
Design Expectations:<\/p>\n
\tDesign full learning journeys integrating:
\n\tformal learning,
\n\texperience-based learning,
\n\tcross-functional exposure,
\n\tin-role application
\n\tBuild measurement into the design (not post-programme)
\n\tProduce delivery-ready artefacts, including:
\n\tprogramme blueprints
\n\tfacilitator guides
\n\tparticipant journeys
\n\tapplication tools and templates
\n\tassessment and evidence frameworks
\n\tDesign Principles (Non-Negotiable):
\n\tApplication > content
\n\tBusiness problem-led (not topic-led)
\n\tRole-relevant by leadership layer
\n\tScalable across enterprise<\/p>\n
Required Experience (Must-Haves)<\/p>\n
\t10\u201315+ years experience in leadership\/learning and\/or talent development
\n\tProven experience designing enterprise leadership frameworks \/ architectures
\n\tStrong leadership measurement capability beyond L1\/L2 (application and outcome focus)
\n\tDemonstrated ability to design end-to-end learning journeys, not standalone programmes
\n\tExperience producing delivery-ready learning solutions and assets
\n\tDeep exposure to senior and executive leadership development
\n\tStrong capability in learning architecture and instructional design
\n\tExperience in large, complex, regulated environments (financial services preferred)<\/p>\n
Overall Positioning<\/p>\n
This is not a traditional L&D role.<\/p>\n
\tWe are seeking a senior learning architect who can:
\n\tDesign at enterprise level
\n\tBuild application-driven leadership journeys
\n\tEmbed measurement and impact logic by design
\n\tDeliver ready-to-implement solutions (not concepts)<\/p>\n
Profile We Are NOT Looking For<\/p>\n
\tGeneralist L&D consultants without architecture depth
\n\tPure data analysts without leadership development design experience
\n\tProgramme managers focused on delivery execution only
\n\t\u00a0<\/p>\n
go to method of application \u00bb<\/p>\n
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