Digital Academy

Description:

Dentsu, a global leader in media and marketing communications, is seeking a Director – Digital Academy & Learning & Development (L&D) to join its digital team. This pivotal role will drive dentsu’s vision of attracting, nurturing, and retaining exceptional digital talent through innovative training and development programs.

As a key member of the dentsu digital Academy, you will oversee the design and delivery of impactful L&D strategies that empower over 900 professionals across specialist digital disciplines. You will collaborate with digital teams, L&D leaders, and the Head of Digital Academy to ensure consistent learning experiences that foster growth, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and professional excellence.

This is a fixed-term maternity cover role, offering an opportunity to make a significant contribution to dentsu’s talent development and digital transformation initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Learning & Development Leadership:
  Partner with the Head of Academy and specialist leads to implement a comprehensive L&D strategy that enhances talent growth, performance, and retention across all levels.

• Entry-Level Talent Development:
  Design and deliver a best-in-class, scalable Digital Academy Program that supports entry-level recruitment, onboarding, and career acceleration in alignment with dentsu’s hiring goals.

• Onboarding Excellence:
  Ensure a consistent and engaging onboarding experience for new hires—both entry-level and experienced professionals—integrating them smoothly into dentsu’s culture and digital ecosystem.

• Stakeholder Collaboration:
  Work closely with Recruitment and Operations teams to optimize assessment centers, streamline onboarding processes, and ensure alignment with dentsu’s broader people initiatives.

• Training Innovation:
  Develop and execute advanced training programs that enhance technical, management, and power skills across digital specialisms, ensuring continuous professional growth.

• Cross-Disciplinary Learning:
  Promote collaboration and knowledge sharing across different digital specialisms, fostering a holistic understanding of dentsu’s capabilities.

• Global Training Alignment:
  Partner with central operations to align offshore and onshore training strategies, ensuring consistent learning experiences across global teams.

• Culture of Continuous Learning:
  Drive a culture that celebrates lifelong learning through newsletters, community sessions, learning hubs, and communications that highlight learning resources and success stories.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in L&D, digital marketing, or a related leadership position.

• Strong grasp of L&D frameworks, instructional design, and training delivery techniques.

• Advanced proficiency in MS Office tools and ability to manage multiple learning projects simultaneously.

• Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement skills.

• Ability to work independently and lead cross-functional teams.

• Deep enthusiasm for talent development, digital transformation, and employee empowerment.

• Strong sense of inclusivity, professional integrity, and respect for diverse perspectives.

About dentsu:

Dentsu is a global network built for the future — empowering brands to grow sustainably through data-driven insights, creativity, and digital innovation. Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, dentsu employs over 65,000 professionals across Japan, Americas, EMEA, and APAC, bringing together diverse talent to shape a better digital economy.

At dentsu, we connect brand, content, commerce, and experience to deliver business transformation powered by human insight and creativity.

Inclusion & Diversity:

Dentsu champions diversity, equity, and inclusion as a cornerstone of its culture and sustainability strategy. The company welcomes applicants from all backgrounds, ensuring a workplace where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered.

We are open to flexible working arrangements and committed to providing reasonable adjustments for candidates with disabilities or medical needs during recruitment.

📧 For assistance or accommodation requests, email accommodations@dentsu.com, quoting the job reference.

Additional Details:

• Location: Stafford, England (Hybrid – UK Offices)

• Brand: Dentsu Media

• Time Type: Full-time

• Contract Type: Fixed Term (Maternity Cover)