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Leadership Development specialist – Leading Asset Manager – London Our clientOur client is seeking a senior Learning & Development professional to lead the design and delivery of a leadership development agenda targeting senior management and the broader business. This newly created, strategically significant role has direct exposure to the Executive Committee and is backed by strong organisational investment and influence.Key responsibilitiesPartner with the Executive Committee and senior stakeholders to shape a future-focused leadership development strategy aligned with the firm’s long-term goals.Conduct a comprehensive diagnostic of current leadership capabilities and identify key areas for growth, transformation and behavioural shifts.Design and deliver enterprise-wide development programmes that inspire, empower and equip leaders at all levels, from emerging talent to senior executives.Embed a culture of continuous learning and reflective leadership, using data, feedback and behavioural science to refine approaches and measure impact.Bring fresh thinking to leadership capability frameworks, drawing on the latest thinking in organisational psychology, coaching, and adult learning theory.Act as a trusted advisor on leadership, culture, and change, helping to shape the organisation’s identity during a critical phase of growth and evolution.Build internal capability through coaching, mentoring and the development of high-impact learning experiences that resonate across business units.Experience requirementsProven experience in Learning & Development, with a focus on leadership and organisational development.Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate at Executive Committee level.A deep interest in leadership psychology and transformation; executive coaching experience is welcome but not essential.Due to the high volume of applications, if you haven’t heard back from the team on this role, unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful. If your profile matches any of our other opportunities, one of our consultants will be in touch.About Simmons & HanburySimmons & Hanbury is a specialist executive search firm that sources and secures the best human capital and future leaders for our clients. We provide an integrated international service to support our clients across the globe, from our group headquarters based in the heart of the City of London. We support some of the most prestigious organisations in the world, across financial services, commerce & industry, and professional services. Our services include executive search, interim solutions and market intelligence within the Legal, Compliance, Corporate Governance and Human Resources practice areas.We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for all candidates. If you require any reasonable adjustments to participate in the application process, please reach out directly. We welcome discussions about your needs and endeavour to provide support to ensure a positive experience.