Learning & Development Director

Learning & Development Director

Are you ready to make an impact on the global Learning & Development in probably the best beer company? We're on the hunt for a visionary colleague to join our diverse team of HR professionals. This isn't just a job—it's an opportunity to shape the future of our workforce and drive our company's success to new heights.

What you’ll be doing

As our Learning & Development Director, you'll be at the heart of our mission to cultivate a thriving workforce. Your role will be pivotal in driving innovation, leadership, and collaboration across the company.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Designing, developing and delivering leadership development interventions that build the mindsets and competencies fuelling our growth culture.
• Setting the standard on L&D practices globally, defining the framework in which global and local programs coexist while building globally aligned employee experience.
• Driving technology enabled solutions for managing and delivering learning solutions, as well as collecting data and generating insights.
• Driving a learning culture across Carlsberg Group in alignment with Growth Culture.
• Facilitating the connection between the different “learning academies” in Carlsberg building a global L&D community across functions.
• Designing and managing the development and delivery of complex learning and development (L&D) programs (e.g., leadership development) to meet individual and organizational learning needs within specified timescales and resources; identify and incorporate appropriate L&D methodologies and delivery channels; oversee the development of content to support high levels of learner engagement and achievement of learning outcomes.
• Leading, coaching and developing a small team, providing clarity on the connection of L&D plans to the wider people strategy and culture journey.
• Developing and delivering budget plans in partnership with other senior colleagues, providing timely guidance to markets.
• Selecting and managing external partners or advisers to deliver key projects and/or ad hoc services; ensure that business objectives and requirements are clearly understood and monitor outcomes.
• Implementing and scaling digital learning platforms and resources driving global adoption.

What we’re looking for

To excel in this role, you'll need a blend of strategic vision, leadership prowess, and a deep understanding of talent management. We're looking for someone who embodies the following qualities:

• Demonstrated expertise in designing and implementing large-scale, global Learning & Development (L&D) projects.
• Proven track record of leading multi-year initiatives to cultivate a learning culture within a global organization.
• Proficiency in L&D program design.
• Strong understanding of L&D tech solutions.
• Exceptional planning and organizational abilities.
• HR Analytics and talent insights overview.
• Strong presentation and facilitation capabilities.
• Critical thinking capabilities
• Experience in managing ambiguity and navigating complex situations.
• Strategic thinking
• Proactiveness in driving initiatives forward while engaging and motivating others.
• Commitment to continuous learning through experimentation, leveraging both successes and failures.
• Dedication to developing individuals to achieve both their career aspirations and organizational objectives.

What you can expect

In Carlsberg, we are brewing for a better today and tomorrow and what we can offer you is an equal opportunity to grow across our company. We believe that each employee drives their own seat in designing their career path and we fully support them endeavouring to create as many development opportunities as possible through internal promotions, Short / Long Time Assignments (STA/LTA), and horizontal moves within different markets.

All of this is taking place in culturally diverse environment, where we celebrate our successes together and where no matter where you are from, who you are, or what experiences you bring to the table, all we say is: WELCOME YOU!

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If you join our team, some of the benefits you’ll enjoy are:

• Flexible, hybrid work model
• Annual bonus based on company and individual performance
• Unlimited soft and coffee drinks in the office
• Monthly beer and soft drink allowance
• Well-equipped and comfortable office in the heart of Carlsberg City District in Valby, Copenhagen
• Opportunities to have fun together during regular Friday bars
• Being part of a company with an enormous heritage and a strong connection with Denmark’s Capital City

At Carlsberg, we pride ourselves on being Purpose-led and Performance focused in everything we do. Our diverse perspectives, unique abilities, and experiences don’t just shape our Performance, they make us who we are across the Group.

With so many iconic brands, we know our differences are what make us stand out. And while we are different, we are unified by our shared Purpose: Carlsberg should be a force for good, dedicated to brewing for a better today and tomorrow.

Interested?

Apply today via the link.

The deadline for applying is the 22nd of April 2025. Please note that we only accept applications received via our applicant system.

We read applications continuously, and vacancies may be filled if we come across the right candidate, so apply as early as possible.

Carlsberg Group: Brewing for a better today and tomorrow

For us success has always been in the diverse mix of our people, our beers and our brands. At Carlsberg, we want to recruit and develop people with a global mindset, cultural understanding, and international experience to ensure that our organization stays agile, inclusive and prepared for future growth. Only by acknowledging and harvesting from different perspectives and experiences, will we gain competitive advantage and leverage the effect of diversity for business growth. Carlsberg aims to create equal access to opportunity regardless of social identity, and we encourage everyone to apply regardless of gender, nationality, race, religion or any other characteristics protected by law.