Leadership Development Specialist

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Leadership Development Specialist to join our team on a 12-month fixed-term contract or internal secondment. In this exciting opportunity, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of leadership at GKN Aerospace by designing, delivering, and evaluating a new, high-impact leadership development programme.

Your focus will be on building core leadership capabilities across all levels of the organization, aligning with our business goals and cultural values. This role requires a proactive and collaborative approach, working closely with key stakeholders to ensure the programme is engaging, scalable, and drives measurable outcomes in leadership performance

How You'll Contribute

• Programme design and development – focused on foundational leadership skills (e.g., communication, coaching, decision-making, emotional intelligence)
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and subject matter experts to ensure content relevance and alignment with business needs
• Develop blended learning solutions (e.g., workshops, e-learning, coaching, simulations) 
• Facilitate engaging and interactive leadership training sessions across global teams (virtually and in-person)
• Train and support internal facilitators and HR teams to deliver consistent programmes experiences
• Adapt delivery style to suit diverse audiences and cultural context
• Evaluate and continuously improve the programme

What You'll Bring

To help us make a difference, you’ll bring your passion and expertise/ talent for what you do along with the following skills, experience, qualifications and attributes:

Essential:

• Expertise in Leadership Development:
  Proven experience in designing and delivering leadership development programmes, grounded in contemporary learning theory and best practices.
• Facilitation and Coaching Skills:
  Strong facilitation and coaching capabilities, with a track record of engaging and developing leaders at multiple levels.
• Global Delivery Experience:
  Experience delivering learning interventions to international audiences across diverse cultural and geographical contexts.
• Analytical and Commercial Mindset:
  Ability to evaluate the impact of learning initiatives using qualitative and quantitative data and translate insights into actionable improvements.
• Stakeholder Management:
  Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence a wide range of stakeholders.
• Cultural Awareness:
  Demonstrated sensitivity to cultural differences and the ability to work effectively across multiple time zones and international teams.

Desirable:

• Professional Coaching Qualification:
  Accreditation or certification in coaching (e.g., ICF, EMCC, ILM).
• Experience in Aerospace or Manufacturing Sector:
  Familiarity with leadership development within a technical, engineering, or manufacturing environment.
• Digital Learning Tools Knowledge:
  Proficiency with modern learning platforms and tools (e.g., Learning Experience Platforms, virtual facilitation tools).
• Change Management Experience:
  Experience supporting or leading change and transformation initiatives through learning and development strategies.
• Advanced Data Analytics Skills:
  Experience with learning analytics platforms or tools to derive deep insights from learning data.

What We'll Offer

Once you’re on board you’ll get the following perks and benefits:

• Competitive salary dependent on experience
• Industry Leading Pension Scheme = we’ll match your contributions up to 8% on a 1 : 1.5 basis
• Life Assurance 8 x salary
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Flexible working hours 
• Income protection
• Shopping discounts
• Cycle To Work Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Virtual GP Clinic for you and immediate family
• A collaborative, dynamic working environment 

As well as a competitive package we’ll offer you a world of opportunity. We want to see your career fly!  We’ll support your career progression by providing you with learning and development opportunities. That’s the beauty of being part of a global business, once you’re on board you never know where you career journey may take you!