Head of Learning & Development – Central Europe

Head of Learning & Development – Central Europe

WSP CE seeks a visionary and strategic Learning & Development Lead to drive both global and regional learning initiatives. This role requires a dynamic leader with a strong background in professional services, capable of balancing global project leadership with local implementation. 

The successful candidate will lead a team of Learning and Development Specialists across multiple countries in CE, ensuring alignment with WSP’s global talent strategy while addressing regional development needs. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with exceptional strategic, operational, and implementation skills.

YOUR NEW ROLE, WHATS INVOLVED?
In this role, you will lead the design and execution of global talent development initiatives, ensuring they are aligned with regional needs and business priorities. You will collaborate with both global and regional stakeholders to implement strategic learning programs, with responsibility for Performance Development and partnership on Succession Planning and Talent Reviews.

• A key part of the role is to manage and coach a Learning and Development team across multiple Central European countries, fostering a culture of growth, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• You will conduct training needs analyses, create tailored learning solutions for diverse employee populations, and oversee the development and delivery of leadership programs using blended learning methods. By leveraging data-driven insights, you will evaluate program impact and continuously improve learning effectiveness.
• You will also drive innovation in learning content, tools, and delivery formats, champion the adoption of new technologies, and work closely with HR and business leaders to embed learning into the organisational culture. Ensuring compliance with internal policies and external regulations will be a consistent priority across all initiatives.

WHAT IF IT WAS YOU?
The ideal candidate will have strong proficiency in spoken and written English and hold a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Education, or a related field. You should bring proven experience in a professional services environment, with a demonstrated ability to lead global projects while executing strategies at a local level. A hands-on, operational mindset is essential, along with experience managing and developing high-performing Learning & Development teams.

Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills are required, as is the ability to analyse data and translate insights into learning strategies. Experience in instructional design and training delivery, combined with technical proficiency in MS Office and Oracle Cloud, is also expected.

Preferred qualifications include a Master’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Psychology, or a related discipline, along with experience in change management and process improvement. Familiarity with global L&D trends and emerging learning technologies is highly desirable.

Exposure to HR technologies, LMS platforms such as Hive, and online learning tools like Cornerstone will be advantageous.
The ability to influence senior leaders, drive cultural change, and design scalable learning solutions across multiple geographies will set the strongest candidates apart.

About Us:

We are one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Our trusted employees share a common goal of making a positive and lasting impact on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity and inclusion.

Are you hesitating to apply? Go for it! We are proud to promote belonging, equal opportunities and professional integration within our teams, and we are convinced that our differences and an inclusive working environment contribute to our development. All applications will be carefully considered.

#WeAreWSP
We are one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Our trusted employees share a common goal of making a positive and lasting impact on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity and inclusion.

Are you hesitating to apply? Go for it! We are proud to promote belonging, equal opportunities and professional integration within our teams, and we are convinced that our differences and an inclusive working environment contribute to our development. All applications will be carefully considered. Come and join the WSP Visioneers!

#Wearewsp

#Wspvisioneers

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