Global Head of Learning and Development

Global Head of Learning & Development – London, United Kingdom

Albert Bow is a specialist global search business operating across Technology, Quantitative Trading, Digital Assets and Financial Markets. We partner with hedge funds, proprietary trading firms, market makers, investment banks, technology businesses and high-growth organisations to identify and attract highly specialised talent.

With teams across London, South Africa, the United States and soon to be Dubai, Albert Bow is entering an exciting phase of international growth.

As the business continues to scale, we are creating a new strategic position: Global Head of Learning & Development.

This role will be responsible for building and leading the global L&D function, creating the frameworks, programmes and development pathways that enable our people to grow alongside the business. You will be working closely with the CEO and senior leadership team, and will have responsibility for development across the entire organisation, from new starters and consultants through to senior leadership.

Key responsibilities

Global L&D strategy

• Develop and implement a global L&D strategy aligned with Albert Bow’s commercial objectives and growth plans.
• Establish clear learning pathways across different levels and functions.
• Create a consistent approach to development while allowing for regional requirements.

Learning & development framework

• Build structured development programmes for new starters, consultants, Senior Principals, Lead Consultants, managers and leadership.
• Develop competency frameworks, career pathways, handbooks and development plans.
• Identify capability gaps and design appropriate learning interventions.

Recruitment & commercial development

• Develop training covering recruitment fundamentals, sourcing, candidate management, business development and desk management.
• Support experienced consultants in developing commercial, client management, leadership and strategic capabilities.
• Partner with senior leadership to identify and develop future leaders.

Leadership development

• Work directly with the CEO and senior leadership team on leadership development and organisational capability.
• Design and deliver leadership programmes, coaching and development initiatives.
• Support succession planning and internal progression.

Training delivery & coaching

• Personally deliver training sessions, workshops, coaching and 1-to-1 development.
• Adapt delivery to different levels of experience, learning styles and regional requirements.
• Provide ongoing coaching and development support.

Content & resources

• Create and maintain training materials, playbooks, handbooks, frameworks and other learning resources.
• Ensure content remains relevant to the recruitment industry, commercial environment and business strategy.

Measurement & performance

• Establish measurable L&D objectives and KPIs.
• Track the effectiveness of training and development initiatives.
• Use performance data and feedback to continually improve programmes.
• Demonstrate the impact of L&D on capability, performance and progression.

Global responsibility

The role will support teams across: London, South Africa, United States | Dubai

The position will involve working across multiple regions and cultures, with flexibility to work remotely when appropriate. Travel to Albert Bow offices will be required, including regular time with the London team at the Hatfields office.

Candidate profile:

We are looking for an experienced L&D professional with strong commercial awareness and the ability to operate effectively at all levels of an organisation. 

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Strong coaching and facilitation skills.
• Experience designing and delivering L&D programmes.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strong commercial and performance awareness.
• The ability to work confidently with senior executives and new starters.
• Strong organisational and project management skills.
• The ability to create high-quality learning content independently.
• A structured and analytical approach to identifying development needs.
• The ability to work across multiple countries and cultures.
• A proactive and entrepreneurial approach to building new initiatives.
• The ability to operate independently and take ownership of projects from concept through to delivery.

What we offer:

• Competitive salary
• Performance-related bonus
• 20 days’ annual leave
• Christmas shutdown
• International travel opportunities
• Wellness benefits
• Enhanced parental leave

If you’re looking for another L&D job where you inherit a PowerPoint deck, deliver the same training every quarter and tick a box, this probably isn’t it.

If you want to build something, challenge how a business develops its people, work directly with senior leadership and have your fingerprints on the development of an entire global organisation, this could be something very different.

Albert Bow is growing. Now we need someone to help us make sure our people grow with it.