Head of Capability and Learning - Support Services Global Support Centre

Job Description

ABOUT US To ‘Cotton On’ to something means to understand or discover the potential of a great idea. As a Group, we’ve always believed in big ideas matched with a fierce will to bring them to life. In 30 years, the Cotton On Group has grown to become Australia’s largest value fashion group, with seven brands in 20 countries across the world, driven by a team of over 20,000 passionate people, and growing. We make the most of today and always look to tomorrow for new and exciting opportunities. We get involved, roll up our sleeves and make things happen. Join our team in our shared belief that we can make a difference to the lives of everyone we touch – from our backyard to the world. ABOUT THE ROLE As the Head of Capability and Learning at Cotton On you will be a pivotal force in shaping and propelling our global capability framework and learning curriculum. Re-imagine our learning experiences to foster the growth of our incredible 20,000-strong team. As the torchbearer for our ambitious vision, you'll report directly to the General Manager of People and Performance, collaborating seamlessly with business leaders and the global People leadership team. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Shape and drive our world-class capability strategy globally. Partnering with our P&P and Group Leadership, scope, prioritise, design and roll out our capability and talent framework aimed at helping to achieve our business goals. Establish an effective rhythm of partnering with key stakeholders embedding capability development into our 365 workflow. Build initiatives to arm our leaders with teams who are not only skilled but have strong succession and clear development pathways, strengthening our culture and solidifying our future. Research external thought leadership and best practice to inform our tools, delivered in a way that resonates with our team. QUALIFICATIONS If you're ready to take on this exciting challenge, we're looking for: Proven leadership experience in organisational development, capability development, or learning and development. Demonstrated experience leading a learning function is essential. A profound understanding of adult learning principles, instructional design, and various training delivery methods. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, coupled with the ability to collaborate seamlessly at all levels of the organisation. A track record of solving business challenges through the effective design and implementation of relevant programmatic interventions. Demonstrated ability to develop and execute a strategic vision for learning and development. Experience with learning management systems and other HRIS technologies. Proven experience in influencing C-Suite executives and effectively collaborating with leaders at all levels. OUR CULTURE Our team members are a passionate group of people, committed to making a real difference in people’s lives through our philanthropic arm, the Cotton On Foundation. It is our shared belief that we can make a difference to lives of everyone we touch, from our backyard to the world. BENEFITS We are committed to personal and professional development, which is supported by an ever-growing and expanding structure. We believe our people deserve the best space to do their best work and to support this we provide: 50% team member discount for 7 brands. A world-class office with a state-of-the-art Wellness Centre featuring spa therapists, holistic health experts and free fitness classes (think reformer Pilates classes, personal training sessions, yoga studio, spin room and run club!) A brand-new childcare centre onsite – incredible facilities, indoor and outdoor play areas, subsidised cost, and your kids are right next door! The Beckley, our in-house café with chef-prepared healthy meals, coffee and snacks. You can also grab a nutritious take-home meal, taking the stress out of dinner time. Flexible working – enabling you to find the right working rhythm to be at your best. Competitive salary packaging – ensuring we are constantly benchmarking to industry. On-site concierge, let us help you get your life sorted with dry cleaning, car wash and more. An Employee Assistance Program for you and your family. Returning from maternity leave (or primary carer parental leave)? Work part-time and get paid full-time for 2 months, all part of supporting you during your transition back to work. Team mingle celebrations, speaker’s series, surprise and delight moments – the magic happens when we get together. Do you have a dog? Bring them into the office. We love them! At Cotton On, we are focused on building a culture centred in belonging, and we are committed to creating workplaces where each individual can show up as their whole self, having an equal opportunity to succeed with us. We are proud of our diverse global workforce from countless nationalities, and we strongly welcome and encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply with us. We are focused on bringing more voices, experiences and backgrounds to our workforce as we drive diverse and inclusive outcomes for our team and our customers.If you have any individual needs in order to fully participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at so we may support you in completing the job application process. #J-18808-Ljbffr