Learning and Development Consultant

Consultant – Learning & DevelopmentAbout the JobWe are seeking a highly experienced Learning and Development Consultant to provide strategic advisory, program design, and facilitation expertise across a range of organizational learning and capability-building initiatives. The ideal candidate will bring 15+ years of experience in Learning & Development, Organizational Development, Talent Development, or a related consulting field*, with a strong track record of partnering with senior leadership teams to identify capability gaps and develop practical, business-focused learning solutions.This role requires someone who can operate beyond traditional training delivery and act as a trusted advisor to organizations and senior stakeholders, supporting the development of people, leadership capabilities, and organizational performance.Key Responsibilities• Partner with senior leaders and key stakeholders to understand organizational priorities, capability gaps, and learning requirements.• Conduct Training Needs Assessments (TNA) and translate findings into structured learning and development strategies.• Design and develop customized learning interventions, leadership development programs, workshops, and capability-building initiatives.• Facilitate engaging learning sessions for employees, managers, senior leaders, and executive-level audiences.• Advise organizations on L&D strategy, leadership development, competency development, talent development, and organizational capability building.• Develop competency frameworks, learning pathways, development plans, and other relevant L&D frameworks.• Review existing learning programs and recommend improvements based on organizational and employee requirements.• Work closely with internal HR/L&D teams and business leaders to ensure learning initiatives are aligned with broader business objectives.• Establish appropriate methods to measure learning effectiveness, participant engagement, behavioral change, and business impact.• Provide coaching, guidance, and thought leadership to stakeholders on emerging L&D practices and approaches.• Support the development of learning content, facilitator materials, toolkits, assessments, and other relevant resources.• Manage multiple consulting engagements and maintain strong relationships with clients and stakeholders.Requirements• 15+ years of progressive experience in Learning & Development, Organizational Development, Talent Development, Human Resources, Management Consulting, or a related discipline.• Significant experience operating in a senior L&D, consulting, advisory, or leadership capacity.• Cross-industry experience would be an added advantage.• Proven experience designing and implementing organization-wide learning and capability development initiatives.• Strong background in leadership and management development.• Demonstrated experience facilitating programs for senior management and executive-level audiences.• Strong knowledge of adult learning principles, instructional design, competency frameworks, and learning evaluation methodologies.• Ability to understand business challenges and translate them into practical people and capability solutions.• Experience working across multiple industries, organizations, or client environments would be an advantage.• Excellent facilitation, presentation, communication, consulting, and stakeholder management skills.• Strong ability to influence and engage senior decision-makers.• A relevant Bachelor's or Master's degree in Human Resources, Business Management, Organizational Psychology, Learning & Development, or a related discipline would be preferred.• Professional certifications in L&D, coaching, facilitation, or organizational development would be an added advantage.If interested, submit your CV to careers@talentstudio.io