You may not have heard of us, but you’ll know our brands. AS Watson is the world’s largest international health and beauty retailer, withover 16,800 stores in 29 markets. Each year, over 5.3 billion customers andmembers shop with our retail brands, both online and offline — includingSuperdrug, Kruidvat, Watsons, Marionnaud, The Perfume Shop, and many more.

At AS Watson, we’re focused on building a digitally fluent and future-readyworkforce. In this strategic role, you’ll lead the People Developmentagenda for our European Group Offices — with a specific focus on enablingdigital skills, innovation, and AI-readiness across the organisation. You’llpartner with business leaders to drive capability building, career development,and leadership growth aligned to our digital transformation goals.

Reporting to the Head of People, you’ll work closely with global andregional teams to co-create impactful, modern learning experiences. You’ll helpland our digital learning priorities, shape skills-based learning journeys, andensure our people are equipped to thrive in a rapidly evolving environment.

A typical day in this role includes:

• Designing and implementing a forward-looking development strategy thatembeds digital and AI capabilities at its core.
• Leading the sharing of learning insights and best practices across markets toaccelerate cross-functional upskilling.
• Collaborating with Asia teams to co-create Group-wide learning initiativesaligned to global capability priorities.
• Developing dynamic learning paths that support career growth andtransitions—from foundational to advanced digital skills.
• Shaping and delivering leadership development programmes and coachingoffers to prepare leaders for digital transformation.
• Partnering with senior stakeholders to map future skills and translate theminto structured, relevant learning journeys.
• Owning and improving talent management processes (performance,development, succession) that directly feed into the development strategy.
• Overseeing the design of modular, accessible, and scalable content tailoredto individual learning needs and digital maturity levels.
• Using data and analytics to track skill gaps, enhance successionplanning, and personalise the learner experience.
• Building a strong, inclusive learning culture where people are encouraged toexplore, innovate, and grow continuously.

This role would be a great fit if:

• You’re passionate about digital upskilling and understand how learningcan power transformation.
• You’ve built learning and leadership development programmes that supportbusiness innovation and agility.
• You stay ahead of trends in AI, digital skills, and future of work,and know how to turn these into scalable learning initiatives.
• You bring deep expertise in performance data, feedback loops, and learneranalytics to continuously improve development journeys.
• You’re a strategic thinker with excellent stakeholder management andstorytelling skills.

What you’ll need:

• Proven experience developing people strategies in digitally evolvingorganisations across multiple geographies.
• Strong knowledge of learning platforms, digital content curation,skills mapping, and behavioural assessments.
• A track record in implementing digital leadership pathways androle-based development frameworks.
• Experience integrating coaching and peer learning into blended developmentoffers.
• Familiarity with tools like Degreed, EdCast, LinkedIn Learning, or similarplatforms.
• The ability to turn complexity into clarity, bringing people with you on ajourney of transformation.

What you’ll get from us:

• A competitive salary and bonus scheme.
• A collaborative, cross-functional international team with a strong focus on learning,innovation, and agility.
• Flexibility in how and where you work (hybrid working model).
• Access to cutting-edge learning tools and global development programmes.
• A culture that celebrates curiosity, collaboration, and continuousimprovement.

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Location

2nd Floor Hutchinson House, 5 Hester Road, London, Battersea, SW11 4AN, United Kingdom