CreateFuture is fast becoming the UK’s most recognisable digital consultancy, with years of experience building digital products and services for major organisations whilst putting our people first. We have offices in the centre of Edinburgh, Leeds, Manchester, and London as well as remote employees located throughout the country.
We are a team of creators - whether that’s code, project plans, go to market strategies, culture initiatives, marketing campaigns, large language models or people policies. And together, with our clients, we create the future. This has seen us collaborate and partner across a multitude of industries and sectors, with the likes of PayPal, Adidas, NatWest, FanDuel and Money Saving Expert, to name just a few.
Our reputation as a partner determined to deliver high-quality, robust and thoughtful products has enabled us to scale to over 500 people in the last couple of years, and it is our amazing people - along with the safe, supportive and friendly culture we have built - that makes CreateFuture a great place to work. Don’t just take our word for it though, we have been recognised by Best Workplaces UK multiple years in a row - across a number of categories - and our employee exit rate is astonishingly low.
Join us on our journey… Let’s create something awesome, together, today.
About the role and team:
We’re looking for a passionate and driven Learning & Development Lead to join our L&D team. In this role, you will play a key role in designing, developing, and delivering impactful learning experiences that empower our employees to thrive in a constantly evolving landscape. You will bring your technical expertise and collaborative spirit to contribute to the success of our L&D function and support the growth and development of our people.
You will work closely with the Chief People Officer, People Director, L&D specialists, and other key stakeholders to create and deliver high-quality, scalable learning programmes that align with CreateFuture's business objectives and values.
What you’ll be doing:
- Programme Design & Delivery: Contribute to the design and delivery of engaging training programmes, including e-learning courses, workshops, and mentoring initiatives that cater to a variety of learning styles and needs.
- Content Development: Create high-quality learning materials, including presentations, videos, interactive exercises, and assessments.
- Needs Analysis: Support the identification of individual and organisational development needs, contributing to the development of targeted learning solutions.
- Technology Integration: Leverage technology to enhance scalable learning experiences, exploring and implementing innovative learning platforms and tools which compliment consultancy demands
- Evaluation & Measurement: Contribute to the evaluation of learning effectiveness, gathering data and insights to measure the impact of L&D initiatives.
- Stakeholder Collaboration: Collaborate effectively with stakeholders across different departments, including the People team, management, and subject matter experts.
- Teamwork & Support: Work collaboratively within the L&D team, providing support and sharing knowledge to achieve shared goals.
- Leading your Team: Leading and managing the L&D team ensuring clear goals are set in the line with the strategy while fostering a collaborative, inclusive and high-performing environment.
- Growth Mindset: A desire to learn and grow within a fast-paced and dynamic environment
We’d love to talk to you if you have:
- A Tech and Consultancy Background: Possess a strong understanding of working in the software industry and a consultancy environment
- Learning & Development Expertise: Demonstrate knowledge of effective learning and development methods
- Communication & Collaboration Skills: Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills, enabling you to effectively collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders
- Content Creation: Experience in developing engaging and informative learning materials that are scalable and relevant to the needs of a consultancy
- Technology Proficiency: Comfortable using learning technologies and exploring new tools to enhance learning experiences
- A Passion for Learning: A genuine enthusiasm for fostering a culture of continuous learning and development
- Leading a Team: Are experienced in managing, developing and empowering a successful team of L&D specialists
- Growth Mindset: A desire to learn and grow within a fast-paced and dynamic environment
What we’ll offer you:
It’s an exciting time in CreateFuture’s growth journey. We’re in a strong commercial position and have taken a significant market share in the regions we operate. We’ve seen exceptional growth over the last 2 years and we’re preparing for the next phase of business growth as we continue to scale.
Our benefits include:
- Total 35 days holiday (we have flexible bank holidays)
- Comprehensive private medical insurance
- Enhanced parental and adoption leave
- 1-1 professional financial coaching
- Up to 50% off an electric vehicle
- Pension - matched up to 5%
View our complete list of benefits here.
As this is a hybrid role, focussing on Scotland we’re looking for people within a commuting distance of our Edinburgh office and who are flexible to travel to client sites and CreateFuture regional offices. We are very flexible and trust you to manage your own schedule to balance face-to-face time with clients, colleagues and working from home.
We create and reinforce a culture that rewards employees’ impact, not just activity. We trust our employees to work autonomously and promote ownership across all levels.
Next steps:
Our TA team aims to respond to all applications within a reasonable timeframe, regardless of if we are progressing with your application.
Our process:
- 30 minute call with our Talent Acquisition Team
- 30 minute intro call with our People Director where you will discuss or present your portfolio of learning materials.
- 90 minute Panel Interview & Presentation with our Chief People Officer and People Director
- 75-minute People Management & Leadership interview
We believe that representative teams made up of people with different backgrounds, skills, and points of view help us build the best workplace possible, and enable us to create genuinely innovative, broadly useful products.
We are committed to our goal of creating the most inclusive workplace possible. As we strive to build an environment where everyone can thrive and be themselves, we will continue to investigate and challenge biases, while working to identify and remove obstacles to inclusion. If you need additional support or accommodation during the application process, please don’t hesitate to let us know.
