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Temporary Learning and Development Specialist

Maximum ManagementFrazer Jones USA, Houston, TX, United States


Title:

Temporary Learning & Development (L&D) Specialist
Location:

Houston, TX – 3 days onsite/Flex to be onsite 5 days for instruction week
Duration:

6-months, Maternity Leave
Compensation:

Negotiable
We are seeking an experienced Senior Learning & Development Consultant to join a fast-growing North American business on a 6‑month contract, covering a maternity leave within the Learning & Development team.
This role is critical to ensuring continuity across training, coaching, and professional development programs. An early start is required to allow for a smooth handover ahead of the planned leave period.
You will play a key role in supporting a high-performance, sales-driven environment, working closely with consultants and business leaders to drive productivity, capability, and commercial outcomes.
Key Responsibilities

Deliver academy-style training programs for both new hires and experienced consultants
Provide 1:1 and group coaching across recruitment and sales teams
Support on‑desk development to improve consultant effectiveness, output, and consistency
Partner with business leaders to embed learning initiatives and drive performance improvement
Maintain and execute established Learning & Development frameworks and programs
Support multi-office teams across several major U.S. locations
What We’re Looking For

Proven experience in Learning & Development, ideally within recruitment, staffing, or sales-led environments
Strong facilitation, coaching, and performance development capability
Ability to step into an established function and be effective with minimal ramp-up
Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, revenue-driven business
Experience delivering structured, academy-style or onboarding training programs
Willingness to travel as required
Ideal Profile

Background in recruitment Learning & Development or sales training
Confident coaching both early-career and experienced consultants
High energy, strong presence, and credibility with the ability to influence quickly
Adaptable, pragmatic, and able to integrate seamlessly into an existing team
Why This Opportunity

Join a business operating within high-growth, investment-led sectors
Work directly with senior leadership across the North American region
Be part of an organization that places strong emphasis on training and development
Opportunity to make an immediate, visible impact on performance
Step into a structured, well-established Learning & Development function with strong foundations

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