Head of Learning and Development

West Midlands Trains has an exciting opportunity for a Head of Learning and Development, a brand new role as part of the new franchise. 

The Head of Learning and Development will develop and implement the Organisational Development strategy for WMT joining together all elements of learning and organisational development such that the business understands the interdependencies of an integrated approach.

Ultimately responsible for the development and implementation of WMT’s Learning, Development and Operations Training strategy in line with the HR strategy, budget and franchise commitments as well as annual business plans, KPIs, standards of excellence and annual activity plans.

The Head of Learning and Development will determine and implements appropriate solutions for leadership capability frameworks, talent and succession plans, training opportunity for all employees, performance management processes, high potential programmes and ensures we remain accredited with Investors in People and seeks accreditation also with Investors in Diversity.

In addition to a competitive salary West Midlands Trains offers a wealth of benefits including free travel on Abellio trains for you, your partner and dependent children, 75% discount on all other train travel over most of the UK rail network, development opportunities to help further your career with West Midlands Trains, and a contributory defined salary pension. 

For more information please see the job description.

Please note; this vacancy is subject to the closed list process being concluded