Team and Role Purpose To develop and implement innovative talent and learning strategies that attract, select, and nurture diverse talent in alignment with the organisation’s strategic objectives, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and inclusivity while ensuring compliance with organisational policies and principles of equity. By overseeing global talent management, succession planning, performance management, and learning and development, the team ensures leadership continuity and organisational growth. Through evaluating the effectiveness of these programmes, the team drives continuous improvement, equipping all employees with the skills and knowledge necessary to contribute to an inclusive and supportive workplace. To design and implement an innovative and impactful learning strategy and curriculum to build organisational and individual capabilities across global and country teams, ensuring all staff are equipped to deliver exceptional results. Job Title Head, Leadership & Capability Development Reports To Director, Talent & Learning Work Pattern Hybrid or Remote with flexible working options available Location Any approved Save the Children International office location. Required Time Zone Any Right to Work The successful candidate must possess the unrestricted right to work in their current or preferred location for the duration of employment International Travel up to 5% People Management Number of people managed in total: 4Manager of a team: YesTeam Manager (manager of multiple teams): No Principal Accountabilities Develop and maintains our learning and development strategy, frameworks and a curricula (including leadership, management mandatory training, personal effectiveness and other organisational capability areas) that are customisable and scalable and drive organisational capability Design, delivery and implementation of Global Leadership and Management Curriculum uplifting SCI Leadership and Management behaviours. Collaborates with People Partners, Head of Talent and other stakeholders to assess learning needs, create comprehensive learning plans, design interventions and ensure the execution of high-quality development programs. Foster an inclusive and supportive learning environment by integrating diversity, equity, and inclusion principles into all training materials and methods Evaluate the effectiveness of learning interventions through regular feedback, monitoring, and reporting, ensuring continuous improvement and alignment with organisational goals. Champion the development of cultural competence within the organisation by promoting awareness, understanding, and respect for diverse cultural perspectives in all learning initiatives. Build Partnerships to fund and leverage learning resource that are relevant for Save the Children. Manage Learning and Development budget and influences global funding for L+D. Coaches and builds capability of Learning and Leadership Team and broader learning and development community. Essential Experience and Skills Extensive Experience in Learning and Development: Proven track record in leading the full life cycle of learning and development at scale Extensive experience: In best practice and thought leadership across learning and development, including leadership and management development, learning theories, and future focused learning design Significant experience: In fostering inclusive learning environments and championing diversity, equity, and inclusion within an organization Significant experience in working with senior leaders and other key stakeholders to align and prioritise learning initiatives with organisational goals. Significant experience in instructional design - designing, developing, and delivering blended learning solutions Considerable experience: In innovative learning design and implementation tools and technologies Strategic Thinking: Ability to set ambitious and challenging goals for oneself and for the team, being future-oriented and thinking on a global scale. Proven ability to create implementable strategies from complex requirements Prioritisation: Ability to balance competing and conflicting priorities, and make decisions aligned to overall strategy Creativity and Innovation: Capacity to develop and encourage new and innovative solutions, while willing to take disciplined risks. Leadership: Demonstrates strong leadership abilities, relatable and easy to talk to, and an approachable team leader who can motivate and support others. Coaching and Mentoring: Strong skills in coaching and mentoring leaders at various levels. Education And Qualifications Recognised HR Qualification with emphasis on learning desirable but not essential Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and Equal Opportunities DEI is core to our vision, values and global strategy. Save the Children is committed to creating a truly diverse, equitable and inclusive organisation, and one which will support us in our vision to ensure every child attains the right to survival, protection, development, and participation. We are committed to equal employment opportunities, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, race, colour, ethnic origin, nationality, disability, marital or civil partnership status, gender reassignment, pregnancy and maternity, caring or parental responsibilities, age, or beliefs and religion. We are committed to diversifying our staff to better represent the communities we serve and actively welcome underrepresented groups to apply. 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