Learning & Organisation Development Business Partner

Location: London (Hybrid – approx. 40% remote)

Salary: £50,000 – £59,000 inclusive of London weighting

Contract: Permanent | Full-time

About the Organisation

A large, modern higher education institution with a strong reputation for applied learning, social impact, and inclusive practice. With a diverse staff and student population, the organisation is committed to delivering high-quality education while driving positive societal change.

The People & Culture function plays a central role in delivering a long-term strategic vision focused on employee experience, organisational effectiveness, and inclusive culture.

The Role

This is a key Business Partner role within Learning & Organisation Development (L&OD), responsible for shaping and delivering impactful learning, talent, and organisational development solutions.

You will work closely with senior stakeholders to diagnose needs, design interventions, and deliver programmes that support leadership capability, workforce engagement, and organisational performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with stakeholders to scope, design, and deliver L&OD interventions aligned to strategic priorities
• Lead on learning, talent, and organisational development programmes, from concept through to evaluation
• Identify organisational needs across areas such as:
• Leadership & management development
• Culture and engagement
• Talent and career development
• Wellbeing and performance
• Manage end-to-end programme delivery, ensuring measurable impact and ROI
• Develop and implement evaluation frameworks to track short, medium, and long-term outcomes
• Contribute to L&OD strategy, policies, and change initiatives
• Lead and manage projects and initiatives, ensuring alignment with wider People strategy
• Collaborate with internal teams and external providers to deliver high-quality, scalable solutions
• Support the development of blended learning approaches and digital learning solutions
• Provide insight and recommendations using data and learning system analytics

Line Management

• Manage a small team (approx. 2–4 direct reports)

About You

You will bring a strong mix of strategic thinking and hands-on delivery experience within L&OD or organisational development.

Essential experience:

• Designing and delivering learning, talent, and OD strategies/programmes
• Managing projects and programmes end-to-end
• Evaluating impact and embedding sustainable change
• Stakeholder engagement, including influencing senior leaders
• Delivering blended learning solutions (face-to-face and digital)
• Using learning systems and data to generate insights and reports

Desirable:

• Experience within higher education or similarly complex organisations
• Professional qualification in L&D, HR, or OD (or equivalent experience)
• Experience commissioning external learning solutions and managing suppliers

Key Skills & Attributes

• Strong consultancy and partnering approach
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills
• Ability to influence and challenge constructively
• Analytical mindset with focus on impact and continuous improvement
• Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion

Working Environment & Benefits

• Hybrid working model (approx. 40% remote)
• Generous annual leave and pension scheme
• Strong focus on professional development and career progression
• Inclusive and values-driven culture