Interim L&D Consultant

About the role

This short‑term position supports a membership body in London to review and strengthen its Learning & Development (L&D) function. The consultant will work on a hybrid basis, delivering a rapid assessment, designing interventions, and implementing improvements.

Key responsibilities

• Review the existing L&D function and recommend improvements.
• Develop and execute an action plan for the agreed changes.
• Conduct a skills audit and training needs analysis across the organisation.
• Translate staff survey results into learning and career pathway actions.
• Implement career pathways to enable personal L&D management.
• Drive the L&D strategy and oversee its implementation.
• Assess the need for a Learning Management System (LMS) and propose solutions.
• Identify ways to enhance intranet usage for learning purposes.
• Review the training budget and optimise internal utilisation.
• Design and deliver training programmes.
• Coordinate training schedules and manage external trainer relationships.
• Analyse appraisal outcomes and create targeted training interventions.

Required profile

• Experience working in an SME or small organisation.
• Proven track record of reviewing and improving L&D functions.
• Ability to start at short notice.
• Open to working across any sector.

Required skills

What we offer

• Day rate of £250‑£400.
• 1‑2 days per week on site in London.
• Hybrid working arrangement.
• Initial contract of 6 months with the possibility of extension.