Learning and Development Lead in Coventry

Lead the learning that builds capability and drives performance. As our Learning & Development Lead, you'll play a strategic role in shaping how Cadent develops leadership, soft skills and business capability across the organisation. This isn’t just about delivering training - it’s about designing and leading high quality learning that supports performance, builds confidence at every level and strengthens our future capability. This is a permanent role based at Ansty Business Park, Coventry, where you’ll act as a subject matter expert for leadership and behavioural development.

You’ll lead the end to end learning cycle for non-technical capability, working closely with senior leaders, HR colleagues and external providers to ensure learning solutions are relevant, engaging and aligned to business priorities. You’ll set standards, drive innovation and ensure consistency across all internally and externally delivered programmes, while leading a team and influencing stakeholders across the business.

Why you’ll love this role:

• Learning Strategy & Delivery – Lead the design, development and delivery of leadership, soft skills and business learning across Cadent.
• Leadership Development – Deliver and evolve leadership programmes for all levels, including senior leaders.
• Capability Building – Partner with leaders to identify skill gaps and deliver targeted learning solutions that drive performance.
• Innovation & Quality – Design engaging, interactive programmes using modern learning methods, simulations and practical scenarios.
• Supplier & Partner Management – Manage external L&D suppliers, ensuring quality, value for money and alignment to Cadent standards.
• Team Leadership – Lead, coach and develop a learning delivery team, promoting high standards and continuous improvement.
• Governance & Consistency – Ensure all learning interventions meet agreed frameworks, governance standards and best practice.

What you’ll bring:

• L&D Expertise – Strong experience designing and delivering leadership and behavioural learning programmes.
• Strategic Thinking – Ability to translate business priorities into effective learning solutions.
• Facilitation Excellence – Confident delivering training to a wide range of audiences, including senior leaders.
• Stakeholder Influence – Strong credibility working with senior stakeholders and challenging constructively where needed.
• Digital Capability – Experience using digital learning platforms and blended learning approaches.
• Leadership Skills – Proven experience leading teams and influencing across organisational boundaries.
• Continuous Improvement Mindset – Passion for innovation, quality and building a strong learning culture.

Qualifications:

• Full UK driving licence (required).
• CIPD Level 5 or above (desirable).

Benefits:

• Annual bonus.
• Pension Scheme double matched up to a total of 18% of salary.
• 25 days holiday, plus statutory days, and an option to buy more.
• An extra day off each year to celebrate life’s special moments.
• Career development with funded learning options.
• Flexible working and strong ED&I commitments.
• Generous family policies and flexible benefits.
• Retail discounts, gym access, and more.