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Jellyfish is a full service global digital agency, combining strategy, creative, data and media buying and planning expertise with technology under one integrated roof.
With almost 2,000 Jellies across 38 offices worldwide, we are the unconventional global marketing partner of the future.
We understand both brand and activation.
We ensure our clients reach, influence and connect with the right audiences and fans based on data that reveals the insights to deliver exceptional creative solutions across any platform.
In short, we create and deliver culturally relevant creativity that cuts through the clutter and sets hearts (and feeds) on fire.
As part of the Brandtech Group we're at the forefront of the deployment of GenAI tools across every aspect of what we do and in PencilPro we have the world's No 1 generative AI platform, revolutionising the process of creative production, distribution and performance prediction.
About The Role
We're looking for a People Development Partner to architect and deliver enterprise-wide learning programs that serve our global employee base.
You will focus on programs requiring consistency, quality, and broad reach—leadership development, onboarding, emerging capabilities, and core skills training that forms the foundation of our learning ecosystem.
Reporting to the Senior People Development Partner, this role requires systems thinking, program design excellence, and coordination across regional colleagues who will help deliver and localize your programs.
You'll balance centralized design with distributed delivery.
What You'll Do Design & Deliver Global Leadership Development
Design and deliver comprehensive leadership development programs for managers globally
Create blended learning experiences including e-learning modules, virtual workshops, coaching, and peer learning
Develop core leadership curriculum covering essential management and leadership capabilities
Build facilitator guides and enable regional colleagues to deliver local cohorts with consistency
Leverage assessment tools to personalise leadership development and build self-awareness
Measure program impact including behaviour change and leadership effectiveness
Design resource library of leadership tools including toolkits, templates, and curated content
Own Global Onboarding & Early Careers
Design and continuously improve enterprise onboarding experience for all new hires
Create role‑specific onboarding pathways for different functions and organisational levels
Build onboarding e‑learning covering culture, tools, processes, and compliance
Coordinate with regional partners and hiring managers to ensure consistent delivery
Design early‑careers programmes with clear learning pathways and development milestones
Track onboarding effectiveness through feedback mechanisms and productivity metrics
Drive Emerging Capability Development
Design and deliver training on emerging capabilities including AI, digital fluency, and future‑focused skills
Build e‑learning curriculum on new tools and technologies relevant to various roles
Partner with subject‑matter experts to identify capability priorities and training needs
Facilitate hands‑on workshops providing practical application and problem‑solving
Launch and support new learning tools and technologies
Track capability adoption and growth through data and skills assessments
Build Core Skills & E‑Learning Library
Design enterprise skills workshops serving all employees on communication, productivity, and professional development
Build comprehensive e‑learning library organised by role, level, and skill domain
Curate external content into guided learning pathways
Coordinate with regional colleagues on delivery providing facilitator guides and quality assurance
Partner with subject‑matter experts to build technical and functional content
Establish content governance including review cycles, version control, and content lifecycle management
Essential Qualifications
5-7 years in Learning & Development roles with strong program design and facilitation experience
Proven track record designing and delivering large-scale learning programmes
Instructional design expertise creating engaging, outcome‑focused learning experiences across modalities
Facilitation experience with global audiences via virtual delivery
E‑learning development portfolio using authoring tools
Experience with leadership development programmes and manager training
Project management skills managing multiple concurrent programmes with competing deadlines
Coordination skills working across matrix organisations and partnering with regional colleagues
Desired Qualifications Coaching certification or experience coaching managers
Experience with emerging technology training including AI and digital transformation
Train‑the‑trainer certification or experience enabling others to facilitate
Background in digital, technology, or professional services industries
Degree in Learning & Development, Instructional Design, or related field
Technical Capabilities Instructional design methodologies and assessment design
E‑learning authoring tools (Articulate Rise / Storyline, Camtasia, Adobe Captivate)
LMS administration and content publishing
Virtual facilitation platforms and collaboration tools
Video editing and multimedia content creation
Learning evaluation and measurement frameworks
Personal Attributes
Systems thinker who designs programmes that interconnect and sees the big picture
Scalability mindset building solutions for large populations using train‑the‑trainer approaches
Collaborative spirit partnering effectively and sharing ownership generously
Program management capability juggling multiple complex initiatives and delivering with quality
Innovation orientation exploring new technologies, methodologies, and delivery approaches
Quality obsession maintaining high standards and representing the function with excellence
Learning agility mastering new content domains quickly and staying current on trends
Jellyfish Values
We Are Real & Rigorous
We cut through the noise with real analysis and brilliant rigour.
We Are Free‑Thinking
We create and invent, staying curious and always challenging convention.
We Are All Authors
We take ownership, support one another, and lead by example.
We Are One Bloom
We have diverse skill sets, but radically collaborate for shared success.
Behaviours
Client‑Centric Mindset
Anticipates client needs and proactively provides solutions or recommendations.
Ownership and Accountability
Owns mistakes, identifies lessons learned, and implements improvements to avoid repeating errors.
Problem‑Solving
Identifies potential obstacles early and develops actionable solutions to mitigate risks.
Commitment to Growth and Learning
Proactively seeks feedback from colleagues, and clients to identify areas for improvement.
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