Skills & Capability Development Manager - Castrol in Reading

Our purpose is to bring together people, energy and markets to power and navigate a changing world. In a time of constant change and possibility we need new talent to pursue commercial opportunities, fuelled by world-class insight and expertise. We’re always striving for more innovative digital solutions, sustainable outcomes and closer collaboration across our company and beyond, and you could be part of that too.

This is a role within the Castrol organisation and the successful candidate will become part of the Castrol ring-fence. If you are part of the ring-fence, it is expected that your employment will move with Castrol to new ownership.

We are looking for a Skills & Capability Development Manager to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of learning and capability across a global organisation. This is a unique opportunity to build and lead a capability development function from the ground up, creating a modern, skills-based approach that enables the business to thrive in a changing environment.

You will work closely with senior leaders to design and deliver impactful capability solutions that equip the workforce with critical skills.

Please note that roles based out of SJS or Sunbury will move to Timber Square, Southwark, from Q4 2027.

What you’ll be doing:

• Partner with Talent, People & Culture, and business leaders to shape capability priorities, translating business strategy into clear, actionable skills plans aligned to workforce and organisational goals.
• Define and deliver targeted capability plans, informed by data, business needs, and performance outcomes.
• Develop and present compelling business cases for learning solutions, demonstrating measurable impact and value.
• Build strong, collaborative relationships across stakeholders, enabling effective delivery and removing barriers to success.
• Manage and continuously improve the learning portfolio to ensure relevance, efficiency, and impact.
• Lead, coach, and develop team members, fostering a high-performing and collaborative environment.
• Drive the implementation of learning technologies, including LMS solutions.
• Oversee the design and delivery of learning programmes for employees and external partners.

What we’re looking for:

We are looking for someone who can think strategically and deliver operationally, combining vision with execution.

Essential skills & experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in human resources, learning & development, organizational development, business administration, education or related field.
• Experience shaping and delivering learning or capability strategies in complex, global organisations.
• Strong critical thinking and commercial awareness.
• Proven ability to translate business needs into actionable capability plans.
• Strong project management and execution capability.
• Experience working closely with senior partners and influencing at leadership level.
• Hands-on experience delivering learning solutions (not purely advisory/consulting).
• Strong understanding of skills frameworks, workforce planning or capability development.
• Confident using data and insights to inform decisions and measure impact.

Desirable:

• Experience in FMCG or similarly fast-paced environments.
• Exposure to learning technologies and LMS implementation.
• Experience working with external vendors and partners.
• Strong collaboration, adaptability and ability to work in evolving environments.

Why Join us:

At bp, we offer a supportive and inclusive environment where you can grow and develop your career. We provide flexible ways of working, competitive benefits, and opportunities to learn within a global organisation. We are committed to building a diverse workforce and creating a culture where everyone feels valued, respected, and able to thrive. We understand that people have different priorities and responsibilities, which is why we offer a range of benefits and flexible options to help you balance work and life effectively. Join us in shaping the future and take the next step in your career with bp. Apply now.

Travel Requirement: Up to 10% travel should be expected with this role.

Relocation Assistance: This role is not eligible for relocation.

Remote Type: This position is a hybrid of office/remote working.

Skills: Agility core practices, Collaboration, Communication, Continuous Learning, Creating and measuring impact, Curiosity, Customer centric thinking, Data Analysis, Decision Making, Design Thinking, Knowledge Sharing, Leadership development, Learning application and behavioural change, Learning content design and management, Learning delivery and facilitation, Marketing learning, Performance Consulting, Stakeholder Management, Talent Management, User experience research, Writing skills.