Ellie Wilkinson
Kent,UK
Summary
A driven Learning and Development professional with eight years of experience in creating high impact learning strategies that enhance individual skills and organisational performance.
Recognised for energy, authenticity and the ability to effectively collaboration with senior leaders and stakeholders to design and implement engaging development solutions. Committed to fostering a culture of continuous learning that drives long-term business success and measurable results.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work history
Learning & Development Manager
Demica Ltd (Aquired by FIS)
London
2023.05 - 2026.04
- Achieved £100k savings on external training by designing and delivering effective leadership programs, enhancing capability and confidence.
- Boosted internal knowledge sharing and development by creating and scaling global mentoring program to 25% of Demica's population after identifying communication and development barriers.
- Identified need to close leadership gender gap and launched ‘Women in Leadership’ initiative with cohort of 6 (10% of female population) committing to apprenticeship qualifications.
- Delivered professional skills curriculum that received satisfaction rating of 4.5+/5, ensuring accessible development opportunities for all employees.
- Enhanced onboarding process for global accessibility and engagement, aiming to reduce early departures caused by ineffective introductions.
- Generated valuable quarterly insights and feedback for senior leadership to support informed decision-making.
- Facilitated colleague's promotion through dedicated mentorship.
- Cultivated strong relationships with external trainers for access to specialised resources and expertise in DEI.
- Managed £250k budget allocation for Learning and Development activity to optimise resource use effectively.
Training Manager
OLIVER Agency
London
2022.02 - 2023.05
- Facilitated interactive global training for audiences of over 200.
- Assisted roll-out of new LMS, including market research, ensuring smooth transition periods through targeted employee test groups.
- Fostered environment conducive to continuous professional development with regular feedback surveys and round-table discussions.
- Utilised engagement survey data to assist in shaping strategy and creating development solutions.
- Supported early careers development program by creating tailored training, resulting in 80% conversion rate.
- Oversaw learning & development assistant in daily tasks and fostered professional development.
- Coordinated and promoted apprenticeship opportunities and supported cohorts of learners through qualifications.
Training & Culture Executive
OLIVER Agency
London
2018.07 - 2022.02
- Redesigned onboarding processes into immersive experience to facilitate greater engagement and impact.
- Scaled ambassador network, increasing membership to 80 across Europe, Australia, Asia and America to connect onsite teams to head office.
- Delivered initiatives and events aimed at enhancing company-wide engagement and raise awareness of DEI focus.
- Led support for apprenticeships and promoted ongoing learner development.
- Executed global communication strategy, resulting in unified global brand messaging.
- Chosen as volunteer to help with sustainability efforts in Kianjai (Kenya) facilitating 'colour personality' workshops to encourage career-focused conversations among school children.
Education
NCLM Level 7 Senior Leadership Apprenticeship - Leadership
National Centre for Leadership and Management
London 2024.04 -
CIPD Level 3 L&D Practitioner - Learning and Development
Chartered Institiue of Personnel Development
LondonIPA Net Zero Essentials Certificate - Advertising and Sustainability
Institute of Practitioners in Advertising
LondonBSc Business & Management - Business Psychology and Marketing
Aston University
Birmingham /2010 - /2014
Skills
- L&D Strategy & Transformation
- Leadership & Talent Development
- Stakeholder Engagement & Influence
- Engaging Facilitation
- Organisational Development
- Learning Design (Blended & Digital)
- Data, Insights & Impact Measurement
- Budget & Vendor Management
- Career Development Support
- Results Driven Mentoring
Accomplishments
- Reduced external training spend by £100k through internal leadership programme design
- Designed and scaled mentoring programme to 25% workforce participation
- Delivered global training to audiences of 200+
- Achieved 80% employment conversion in early careers programme
- Managed £250k L&D budget aligned to strategic priorities
Earlier Career
Progressed from People Advisor and HR roles with a focus on employee relations, policy creation, delivering onboarding and engagement initiatives across global organisations.
Timeline
NCLM Level 7 Senior Leadership Apprenticeship - Leadership
National Centre for Leadership and Management
2024.04 -
Learning & Development Manager
Demica Ltd (Aquired by FIS)
2023.05 - 2026.04
Training Manager
OLIVER Agency
2022.02 - 2023.05
Training & Culture Executive
OLIVER Agency
2018.07 - 2022.02
BSc Business & Management - Business Psychology and Marketing
Aston University
/2010 - /2014
CIPD Level 3 L&D Practitioner - Learning and Development
Chartered Institiue of Personnel Development
IPA Net Zero Essentials Certificate - Advertising and Sustainability
Institute of Practitioners in Advertising