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, timely feedback, running Start / Stop / Continue conversations, and calibrating judgement through client teams and partner forums
Skills-based capability frameworks: define modern, skills-based (not hierarchy-based) frameworks for client-facing and enablement tracks, working with the Reward Lead so learning pathways line up with progression and pay structures
Learning programmes: design and curate professional and technical skills development using modern, blended formats — bite-sized digital content, peer learning circles, cohort-based programmes — sourcing external providers where that's the better route and building internal content where it isn't
Modern learning technology: choose and use lightweight, digital-first tools, including AI-enabled platforms, to personalise learning paths, surface skill gaps from real work data, and make development self-serve by default rather than instructor-led
Culture and ways of working: reinforce Unity's principles — progress over process, collective insight, no surprises — through how learning is delivered: practical and tied to real work, not compliance training for its own sake
Measurement: use data, not just attendance or completion rates, to track learning impact (behaviour change, feedback, links to probation and performance outcomes) and report to the CPO and Management Team
What success looks like in year one
A modern, largely self-serve onboarding experience that gives every new joiner and their sponsor a genuinely strong start into the Check-in / Calibrate / Confirm cycle
Partners and Functional Leaders visibly more confident and consistent at giving direct, early feedback
A live, skills-based capability framework — not a static PDF — that people can see their own growth against
What we're looking for
Senior L&D or organisational development experience, ideally in professional services, consulting or another high-autonomy, expert-led environment
A strong instructional designer and facilitator — able to build and personally deliver programmes, not only commission them
Genuinely current on modern L&D practice: skills-based development, learning in the flow of work, and confident, practical use of AI and other modern learning tools rather than legacy e-learning
A pragmatic prioritiser, comfortable scoping ambitious L&D work into 2.5 focused days a week and sequencing what matters most first
Confident working directly with senior Partners and Directors, including coaching them on feedback and people skills
Aligned with Unity's "light scaffolding" philosophy — building structure that backs good leadership, rather than process that replaces it
How this role fits at Unity
You'll sit in the People Team alongside the Chief People Officer, the Reward Lead, and People Ops, and work closely with Partners and Functional Leaders across client teams and enablement teams. Much of your impact will run directly through Unity's existing rhythms — client team meetings, partner forums, and the probation Check-in / Calibrate / Confirm cycle — rather than as a separate, bolt-on training function.
Skills Required
- Senior L&D or organizational development experience, ideally in professional services, consulting, or another high-autonomy expert-led environment
- Strong instructional design and facilitation skills, with the ability to build and personally deliver programs
- Current knowledge of skills-based development and learning in the flow of work
- Practical confidence using AI and modern learning tools
- Ability to prioritize and sequence ambitious L&D work within 2.5 focused days per week
- Confidence working directly with senior Partners and Directors, including coaching them on feedback and people skills
- Alignment with a light-scaffolding approach to learning and leadership development
What We Do
At Unity Advisory we offer a new perspective. Focused on the office of the CFO, with big firm experience, deep expertise and sector knowledge. We are an AI and Cloud first business which strives to use all that we have and know to deliver services and products that are valued and provide value, always. We are a partner led, client first and adaptable business. Free from the traditional conflicts of interest. Our portfolio of services and products currently covers, Tax, Office of the CFO, Advisory, Transformation and Managed Services. This will evolve as we adapt in response to the needs of our clients. Our target client segment is mid to upper mid-market businesses, including PE backed businesses. We’re building a culture that’s Straightforward, Intentionally Commercial, Open, Experimental, and Team-First. Unity Advisory is scaling fast — driven by client demand, clear ambition, and a team of experienced people who want to work differently. We’re supported by long-term investment from Warburg Pincus, one of the world’s leading private equity firms. We’re looking for high performers who want more — more ownership, more variety, and more impact. If you’re ready to help shape something new and do your best work in a team that does things differently, we’d love to hear from you. Get in touch at [email protected]
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