Head of People Capability & Skills Development

FTSE businessTransformational & delivery roleAbout Our ClientA financial Services company.Job DescriptionLead the enterprise-wide capability and skills strategy, ensuring the organisation has the workforce capabilities required to deliver its business ambitions.Shape and embed a skills-based approach to talent, learning, career development and workforce planning.Partner with senior leaders to identify current and future capability needs, translating business priorities into targeted development solutions.Drive the design of skills frameworks, career pathways and leadership development programmes that build organisational capability at scale.Leverage workforce insights, skills intelligence and people analytics to inform strategic decision-making and investment priorities.Lead and optimise the learning technology ecosystem, creating engaging and impactful employee development experiences.Foster a culture of continuous learning, internal mobility and future-focused skill development.The Successful ApplicantThe ideal candidate will be a strategic and commercially minded capability leader with a passion for building future-ready organisations.You will bring:Significant experience leading enterprise-wide capability, skills, learning or workforce transformation agendas within a complex organisation.Deep expertise in skills frameworks, capability building, leadership development and organisational effectiveness.A strong understanding of skills-based organisations, strategic workforce planning and future workforce trends.A track record of delivering measurable business impact through capability and skills initiatives.Experience leveraging learning technologies, skills intelligence platforms and people analytics to drive decision-making.Exceptional stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the credibility to engage and challenge senior executives.A collaborative leadership style, with the ability to inspire teams and build strong partnerships across the business.Desirable:Skills-based organisation transformation.Skills taxonomy or skills intelligence implementation.Career architecture and internal talent marketplace solutions.AI-enabled learning, workforce readiness or digital capability programmes.Experience within Financial Services, Insurance, Consulting or other large, regulated organisations.What’s on OfferCompetitive salary and bonusHybrid workingTruly inclusive culture - keen to meet people from different backgroundsIf you're interested in this role, apply now.People are at the heart of Michael Page. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best.ContactCatherine OsaigbovoQuote job refJN-072026-7072552Job summaryFunctionHuman ResourcesSubsectorHuman Resources SubsectorIndustryFinancial ServicesLocationCity of LondonContract typePermanentConsultant nameCatherine OsaigbovoJob referenceJN-072026-7072552Page ExecutiveCatherine Osaigbovo Senior Partner Catherine is a Senior Partner at Page Executive, specialising in Executive HR Leadership and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion appointments. With over 25 years of experience, she focuses on senior roles across corporate sectors but has a specialism ...Read more about Catherine OsaigbovoAbout Page ExecutivePage Executive are inclusive Recruiters and Hirers, as reflected in our Clear Assured Platinum Standard Accreditation from the Clear Company. We are passionate about attracting diverse talent and are committed to ensuring our processes are inclusive and supportive.