Learning & Development Director, London

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London, Greater London, England
Hybrid
Senior level
AdTech • Big Data • Digital Media • Marketing Tech
Taboola powers recommendations for the open web, helping people discover things they may like.
The Role
As a Learning & Development Director, you will lead the establishment and enhancement of global L&D programs, focusing on employee growth through tailored strategies, program development, and stakeholder engagement.
Summary Generated by Built In

Curious about what it’s like to work at the world’s #1 discovery platform as a Learning & Development Director? We’re glad you asked!

What is the key purpose of a Learning & Development Manager/Director?

As a Learning & Development (L&D) Manager/Director on the HR team in London, you will be responsible for establishing and enhancing global learning, development, and engagement programs that empower our organization, teams, managers, and employees to grow both personally and professionally.

What skills and qualifications do I need?

Essential:

  • 7-10 years of related experience, with at least 4 years focused on training and development
  • Experience driving an L&D roadmap in a global workforce
  • Ability to gather and interpret data
  • Comfortable pitching L&D concepts to various business stakeholders, including senior management and executives
  • Highly skilled in preparing and delivering presentations and other written content
  • High proficiency in English (written and spoken)

Nice to Have:

  • Proven change management experience in a technology environment

What will you do on a regular basis?

Design and Implement L&D Strategies:

  • Lead the creation and execution of the L&D roadmap, covering:
    • Leadership & Management Development
    • High-Potential Development / Talent Management programs
    • DEI-related educational programs
  • Tailor global and local L&D solutions to align with the global business strategy and hybrid work environment.
  • Develop and implement strategies for people-management capabilities, focusing on leadership in a hybrid setting (including training, coaching, and mentoring).

Program Development and Culture Building:

  • Create tools, frameworks, and standards to support employee growth across the employee lifecycle.
  • Play a key role in strengthening company culture, embedding it into all people-related practices.
  • Conduct research on L&D trends and test new tools to drive continuous improvement.

Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement:

  • Partner with the HRBP team and leadership to introduce or refine L&D programs.
  • Organize and lead events like training sessions, focus groups, and consultation meetings.
  • Act as a trusted consultant and subject matter expert in L&D for business stakeholders.

Program Evaluation and Vendor Management:

  • Monitor and evaluate the L&D plan and track budget usage on a monthly, quarterly, and yearly basis.
  • Manage external vendors, contracts, and the invoicing process to ensure smooth program delivery.

Why Taboola?

If you ask our employees what they love about Taboola, they’ll tell you they can discover their best professional self, explore growth opportunities, and collaborate with smart and talented people.

We work with some of the biggest names in the business — Business Insider, NBC, Wells Fargo, Adidas, and more.

Sounds good? Here’s how to apply:

It’s easy! Submit your CV by clicking the “Apply” button below.

Diversity & Inclusion at Taboola

Taboola is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in all forms. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment for all employees and believe that diversity is critical for success. Employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.

By submitting your application/CV, you consent that any personal information you provide will be subject to Taboola’s Employee Data Policy. For any questions regarding your data, please contact us at [email protected].

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HQ: New York, NY
1,900 Employees
Hybrid Workplace
Year Founded: 2006

What We Do

Taboola powers recommendations for the open web, helping people discover things they may like.

The company’s platform, powered by artificial intelligence, is used by digital properties, including websites, devices, and mobile apps, to drive monetization and user engagement. Taboola has long-term partnerships with some of the top digital properties in the world, including Yahoo, CNBC, BBC, NBC News, Business Insider, The Independent, and El Mundo.

Around 18,000 advertisers use Taboola to reach nearly 600 million daily active users in a brand-safe environment. Taboola is a leader in powering e-commerce recommendations, driving more than 1 million monthly transactions, with leading brands including Walmart, Macy’s, Skechers, and eBay among key customers.

Learn more at www.taboola.com and follow @taboola on X.

Why Work With Us

Taboola is the best of both worlds: We're an established public company but operate like a startup! Our DTLA office is a tech-hub and sales office. You'll be surrounded by passionate and like-minded Engineers and Data Scientists working on large scale projects and Big Data, as well as Media sales professionals of all levels.

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Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.

Taboola offers team members flexibility, we offer the ability to work remotely two days a week, a flexible time off policy (no need to accrue days off and no cap on how many vacation days you can take) & a very generous paid family leave policy!

Typical time on-site: 3 days a week
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