Learning & Development Lead (Fractional)

About the role Unity Advisory is a scaling business, and we have the chance to build learning the way it should work now, not the way it's traditionally been run. That means development that happens in the flow of real work rather than an annual training calendar, skills-based growth rather than rigid job ladders, and modern tools — including AI-enabled coaching and content — used to personalise learning rather than one-size-fits-all classroom sessions. It's also tightly wired into how Unity already operates: client teams, partner forums, and the probation Check-in / Calibrate / Confirm cycle, rather than a separate, bolt-on training function. It suits a modern L&D practitioner: someone who designs and personally delivers high-quality learning rather than just commissioning it, is fluent with today's learning technology and comfortable using data (including AI tools) to spot skill gaps and personalise development at scale, and can prioritise ruthlessly across 2.5 focused days a week. What you'll own Onboarding and induction: design a modern, largely self-serve onboarding experience for new joiners across client-facing and enablement teams — digital-first where that's faster and more consistent, human where it matters — so people reach productive contribution fast and probation check-ins have real substance behind them Manager and leadership capability: build and run training for Partners, Directors and Functional Leaders on the skills Unity relies on most — giving direct, tim