Assistant Learning and Development Director – Luxury London Hotel

Location: London | Full-time, office-based
Salary: Up to £65,000 + bonus

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant L&D Director to join a prestigious London hotel and play a key role in shaping the learning, development and talent agenda across the property.

This is a hands-on leadership role for an experienced Learning & Development professional who is passionate about creating exceptional people experiences and building a strong culture of learning, performance and progression.

Reporting into the senior leadership team, you will support the delivery of the hotel's overall L&D strategy, working closely with department heads and managers to identify development needs and deliver impactful learning initiatives.

Responsibilities:

• Supporting the design and implementation of the hotel's L&D strategy and annual training plan.
• Leading and developing a high-performing L&D function.
• Partnering with department heads to identify skills gaps and development priorities.
• Designing and delivering engaging training programmes across all levels of the hotel.
• Supporting leadership development, talent management and succession planning.
• Developing onboarding and induction programmes that create a strong colleague experience from day one.
• Driving a culture of continuous learning, coaching and feedback.
• Monitoring training effectiveness, engagement and ROI, using data and feedback to continually improve programmes.
• Supporting compliance, mandatory training and relevant industry standards.
• Building strong relationships with external training providers and partners.
• Championing the hotel's values and ensuring they are embedded throughout the colleague journey.

Requirements:

• We're looking for an experienced L&D professional with a strong background in luxury, upscale or high-volume hospitality, ideally within a hotel environment.
• You'll bring:
• Proven experience in a senior L&D, Learning Manager or Assistant L&D Director role.
• Strong knowledge of learning strategy, talent development and leadership programmes.
• Excellent communication, facilitation and presentation skills.
• The confidence to work with senior stakeholders and influence across all levels of the organisation.
• A proactive, creative and commercially minded approach to L&D.
• Strong organisational and project management skills.
• A genuine passion for developing people and creating a positive workplace culture.