As Learning & Development Lead, your mission is to shape and drive Stanley/Stella's learning and development strategy, ensuring our people, leaders and future talents have the capabilities needed to support our growth ambitions and transformation journey.
You will design and implement a modern and impactful learning ecosystem that combines leadership development, career growth, capability building and knowledge sharing across the organisation.
A key part of the role is the development of the Stanley/Stella Academy, creating scalable learning experiences that support employee development, leadership effectiveness, business performance and long-term succession readiness.
Working closely with business leaders and HR stakeholders, you will ensure learning remains a strategic lever to support organisational transformation, strengthen our culture and prepare Stanley/Stella for the future.
Learning Strategy & Capability Development
- Define and implement Stanley/Stella's learning and development strategy, aligned with business priorities and future capability needs.
- Ensure learning initiatives support major business transformations, organisational changes and the adoption of new processes, systems and ways of working.
- Promote a blended learning approach combining experiential learning, peer learning, coaching, digital learning and classroom training, in line with the 70/20/10 learning philosophy.
- Build a comprehensive learning framework covering the entire employee lifecycle, from onboarding to leadership development, career growth, talent acceleration and succession readiness.
- Establish learning governance, methodologies and processes that ensure consistency, scalability and business impact.
Stanley/Stella Academy
- Lead the design, deployment and continuous evolution of the Stanley/Stella Academy.
- Create engaging learning journeys, curricula and development pathways for employees, managers and future leaders.
- Ensure learning content remains relevant, modern and aligned with business priorities.
- Develop scalable programmes that strengthen organisational capabilities and support long-term growth.
Learning Experience & Digital Learning
- Lead the continuous development and optimisation of the Learning Management System (LMS).
- Ensure a seamless, engaging and user-friendly learning experience that drives adoption and knowledge retention.
- Explore innovative learning technologies, tools and best practices to continuously enhance learning effectiveness.
- Monitor learning participation, engagement and effectiveness through meaningful KPIs and reporting.
Commercial & Dealer Capability Development
- Partner with Business Unit leaders to design learning solutions that support commercial performance and business growth.
- Develop content and programmes that strengthen sales capabilities and customer engagement.
- In a second phase, design and implement dedicated learning journeys for Stanley/Stella Official Dealers, reinforcing product knowledge, commercial expertise and alignment with the Stanley/Stella brand experience.
- Ensure dealers become strong ambassadors of the brand and its values.
Facilitation & Knowledge Sharing
- Deliver selected learning initiatives directly as trainer or facilitator.
- Develop a network of internal facilitators and subject-matter experts capable of deploying learning programmes across functions, countries and languages.
- Promote a culture of continuous learning, feedback and knowledge sharing throughout the organisation.
- Support leaders in developing coaching and people development capabilities.
Partnerships, Budget & Performance Management
- Build and maintain strong relationships with external learning partners, content providers and digital learning platforms.
- Evaluate and select learning solutions, methodologies and tools that support business needs.
- Define and manage the learning and development budget.
- Establish KPIs, dashboards and success measures to demonstrate learning impact and return on investment.
- Continuously assess and improve programme effectiveness through data, feedback and business outcomes.
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University degree in Human Resources, Learning & Development, Psychology, Education, Business or a related field.
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Minimum 7 years of experience in Learning & Development, Talent Development or a related field.
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Proven experience designing and implementing learning strategies and development programmes in a dynamic and evolving environment.
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Experience building learning academies, frameworks or capability development programmes is a strong asset.
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Strong understanding of adult learning principles, blended learning methodologies and leadership development.
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Experience working with Learning Management Systems and digital learning solutions.
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Ability to translate business priorities into impactful learning initiatives.
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Strong project management and stakeholder management capabilities.
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Experience working in an international and multicultural environment is a plus.
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Fluent in English, with a strong command of French. Additional languages are considered an asset.
Leadership & Personal Skills
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Strong communication, presentation and facilitation skills.
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Business-oriented mindset with the ability to connect learning to performance and organisational objectives.
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Highly collaborative and able to influence stakeholders at all levels.
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Creative and innovative in designing engaging learning experiences.
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Structured and process-oriented, while maintaining a pragmatic approach.
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Strong listening skills and genuine curiosity.
Founded in 2012, Stanley/Stella has become Europe’s leading brand for premium and sustainable blank apparel. Our mission is simple yet ambitious: to redefine how responsible fashion is made, distributed and experienced.
We combine contemporary design with uncompromising quality and a deeply embedded commitment to sustainability. Every choice, from the fabrics we select to the long-term partnerships we build, reflects our belief that doing better is not optional; it is essential.
At Stanley/Stella, excellence is not a slogan. It is our way of working. We operate with transparency, respect and an entrepreneurial spirit that empowers every team member to make an impact. Together we are shaping a more conscious and inspiring future for our industry and for everyone who wears our products.
Join a company that leads by example, grows with purpose and creates change that lasts.
