HR Heads

About the Company

Our purpose is to deliver recruitment as a professional service. We engage with leaders across HR, procurement and executive functions to make their organisations successful. More than just a recruitment company, we provide a suite of talent solutions tailored to your business needs.

Our Visions are:

Rewarding Relationships
For us, it’s personal. Relationships are pivotal to our existence and we place great value on their development.

We encourage collaboration through our unique referral scheme ‘The Heads Up’ and are driven by a desire to build deep long-standing partnerships. Our goal is to act as an ambassador for the teams and individuals we support.

Exceeding Expectations
More than just a recruitment company, we engage with leaders to deliver the unexpected when it comes to sourcing talent. Going beyond ‘filling the role’, we advise, challenge, champion and are innovative in the value-add solutions we provide.

Doing the Right Thing
Doing the right thing is not difficult. Knowing what the right thing is, that’s where we come in. Everyone has a
responsibility for the choices they make. We pledge to lead the way by championing Equality, Diversity & Inclusion and Sustainability.

About Us
Founded in 2009 by Jennifer Gaster
Offices in Winchester, Hampshire
Serving companies and HR professionals across the UK and Europe
Specialised in recruiting for team and culture fit
Proud to partner with Macmillan Cancer Support

Listed Jobs

Company Name

HR Heads

Job Title

Learning And Development Specialist

Job Description

Job title: Learning and Development Specialist Role Summary: Provide interim L&D support for a retail business, delivering induction, training needs analysis, career development, and blended learning programs, while managing external training suppliers and supervising a team member. Expectations: - Interim assignment of 3–6 months, starting February 2026. - Hybrid work model with occasional travel within the South Coast region. - Deliver high‑quality learning solutions across all business levels. - Manage one direct report and coordinate with external vendors. Key Responsibilities: 1. Design, develop, and implement blended learning curricula for new hires and existing staff. 2. Conduct training needs analyses and create competency frameworks. 3. Lead career development projects, including skill gap assessments and succession planning. 4. Evaluate and negotiate contracts with external training suppliers. 5. Monitor and report on learning program effectiveness and participant feedback. 6. Provide coaching and support to a junior L&D team member. 7. Maintain L&D documentation, LMS records, and training registers. Required Skills: - Learning design & curriculum development - Blended and digital learning delivery - Training needs analysis & competency mapping - Project management and vendor relationship management - Strong written and verbal communication - Data‑driven evaluation of learning outcomes - Time management and ability to meet deadlines Required Education & Certifications: - Bachelor’s degree in Education, Human Resources, Business, or related field. - Professional L&D certification (e.g., CPLP, ATD, CIPD L&D) preferred. - Minimum 3 years of L&D experience in a corporate or retail setting.

Portsmouth, United kingdom

Hybrid

09-02-2026