Job Description

At Convene, we know that when our people are given opportunities to learn and grow, we all succeed. Our UK Learning & Development Specialist is key to making that happen. You'll be the one to bring our global L&D vision to life for our UK team, helping employees grow their skills and careers.



We are seeking a candidate who loves creating great learning experiences and building strong relationships. You'll put our global strategy into practice and be the face of our in-person new hire onboarding. Your success will come from working with our global teams to create a consistent and impactful learning experience for everyone in the UK.



Please note: candidate must currently reside in the UK and be able to work in the UK without sponsorship.

What You'll Do:

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Onboarding & Learning Strategy

You'll make the first impression count. You'll be the one to welcome every new hire in person, making sure they feel like they belong and understand their important role from day one.


Lead our new hire onboarding programme from start to finish, running engaging, in-person sessions that introduce our culture and values. Keep the onboarding experience fresh and effective, ensuring it sets our team up for success. Work with People Operations and Talent Acquisition to improve our onboarding process for all employees. Put our global L&D strategy into action for the UK, prioritizing training needs by working closely with local teams and experts.
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Programme Design & Facilitation

You'll design and deliver learning content that is both useful and engaging.


Co-create and lead various learning opportunities, including workshops and virtual classes, to help our internal talent grow. Build high-quality training materials to ensure a consistent learning experience. Work with an entrepreneurial spirit, testing new programmes and using feedback to improve.
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Systems & Data-Driven Insights

You'll use data and tech to scale our learning efforts and show their impact.


Create the tools needed to enable learning and development at scale. Manage our Learning Management System (LMS) to create and report on team e-learning. Take full ownership of all UK compliance training and tracking, ensuring our team is always up-to-date with local regulations and requirements. Track key metrics like participation and effectiveness to make sure our programmes are effective.
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Who You Are:

We're looking for someone who is a connector, a collaborator, and an innovator who shares our values.

A collaborative colleague:

You love working with global teams, brainstorming and building a shared vision. You'll implement our global strategy for the UK, making sure it's fully aligned.

A great facilitator:

You're a natural at leading in-person sessions, connecting with people at all levels of the company, and adapting on the spot.

A natural connector:

You're passionate about building genuine relationships to move the business forward. You use your influence to create excitement around L&D programmes.

An instructional design pro:

You can turn complicated ideas into simple, relevant learning experiences. You create great-looking presentations and impactful resources for our programmes.

Data-driven:

You use data to make smart decisions and are committed to measuring the impact of your work.

Flexible and resilient:

You adapt quickly to new business needs and thrive in a fast-paced environment. You are energised by the challenges of a high-growth company and are keen to find new ways of working as priorities evolve.

Additionally, you...

Are curious about new tech and training methods. Are savvy with collaboration and productivity tools (Google Workspace preferred). Are a team player who is always ready to lend a hand. You take pride in contributing to all tasks, regardless of their size or scope. Can occasionally travel and spend time with teams on-site.

This role is eligible for Convene's annual incentive performance bonus plan.

Who We Are:

Convene is a global hospitality company that manages a growing portfolio of lifestyle brands focused on revolutionizing the way people meet, work, and gather. It creates hospitality-driven experiences and uniquely designed destinations across its various brands with the singular mission of fostering human-to-human connection. The Convene portfolio comprises Convene, etc.venues by Convene, and Convene Signature, offering clients multiple products including event venues, meeting rooms, flexible office spaces, and building amenity centers. With hospitality at its core, each brand and product offers on-site culinary, in-room A/V, production services, and dedicated hospitality staffing resources.As the largest single provider of dedicated meeting and event venues in the U.S. and UK, and with a growing footprint of flexible office space, the Convene portfolio has a network of nearly 40 locations across nine global cities.



Learn more at https://convene.com/.

We're Here For You:

Health and Wellness


Private medical insurance Subsidised eye care Subsidised fitness membership Employee Assistance Program: well-being support and personal advice programme

Time Off and Work-Life Balance


25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, and company sick pay Financial Support and Benefits Bonus scheme Interest-free loan for rail season tickets & further education Subsidised bicycle purchase through Cycle to Work scheme

Professional Development and Recognition


Continuous professional and personal development support Employee recognition and reward programs to mark achievements and milestones

Community and Impact


Opportunities to volunteer, donate, and participate in community give-back initiatives The opportunity to have a significant impact on your team and the business in the work that you do

Convene is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome people from all backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives.





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