Learning & Development Manager in Newcastle upon Tyne

Equans is looking for a Learning & Development Manager to join our team in Newcastle on a permanent basis. This is a full-time role working 40 hours per week. On offer is a competitive salary, bonus and benefits package.

As a Learning & Development Manager, you will play a key role in driving the development and delivery of impactful learning solutions that align with business objectives and support organisational performance. Operating as a trusted advisor to functional and operational leaders, you will work closely with stakeholders to identify capability needs, design tailored interventions, and evaluate their effectiveness to ensure measurable improvement in individual and team performance. This role sits at the intersection of strategic business support and professional development. You will collaborate with colleagues across HR, Operations, and the wider L&D function to implement targeted learning initiatives, support leadership and talent development, and foster a culture of continuous learning.

What will you deliver?

• Manage the allocated resource within Learning and Development Coordination team, ensuring effective and efficient use of the resources available.
• Collaborate with operational leaders and functional heads to identify learning needs and align development solutions with strategic goals.
• Design, deliver, or commission learning interventions across face-to-face, virtual, and blended learning formats.
• Conduct skills gap assessments and TNAs to inform targeted learning programs.
• Manage and support the rollout of company-wide training programmes (e.g. leadership development, onboarding, compliance training, operational (including technical)).
• Apply learning evaluation models (e.g., Kirkpatrick, ROI) to measure program impact and continuous improvement.
• Provide Management reports for Senior Leadership Team.
• Build trusted relationships with a variety of internal stakeholders including HR, Talent, Bid Teams, SHEQ, Subject Matter Experts and business leaders.

What can we offer you?

• 25 days annual leave (+ public holidays).
• Life Cover equivalent to 2x times annual salary.
• Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers.
• Gym membership discounts.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Holiday purchase scheme.
• 2 corporate social responsibility days per year.
• Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalized support programmes.
• Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme.
• Access to our growing employee networks including AccessAbility, Encompass, RISE, WOMEN TOGETHER, Working Parents, and Young Professionals.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app.

Who are we looking for?

• Experience managing multiple L&D projects simultaneously, from planning through to execution and review.
• Proven experience working with Learning Management Systems (LMS) and digital platforms (e.g., Cross Knowledge, SuccessFactors, LinkedIn Learning).
• Managing the implementation of systems and processes for managing training and keeping up to date with developments.
• Proven ability to work with other HR disciplines (e.g., Talent Acquisition, Performance, DE&I) to ensure joined-up people strategies and our people plan.
• Experience ensuring training programs meet industry, legal, or internal compliance standards (especially in regulated sectors).
• Experience supporting learning needs across multiple locations or regions, ideally within a matrixed or complex organisational training providers, consultants, or accreditation partners.

What’s next?

If this role is of interest to you, please click below to register, apply, and track your progress! A member of our Resourcing Team will review your application and be in touch.

As part of our commitment to better reflect the markets within which we operate, we encourage applications from women, ethnically diverse individuals and people with disabilities, along with all candidates who identify with protected characteristic groups under the Equality Act 2010.

At Equans we’re committed to delivering a culture where everyone’s voice is heard and supported. We know the value a diverse workforce creates, delivering better results for our people, customers, and stakeholders. Diversity and inclusion is at the core of what we do, should you join Equans you’ll find a welcoming and open workplace where you’re supported and encouraged to be your true self at work.

You’ll also have access to our growing employee networks including AccessAbility, Encompass, RISE, WOMEN TOGETHER, Working Parents, Young Professionals, Veterans and Reservists Network (VaR).

For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are not able to offer a re-location package with this job role. Certain roles may require applicants to undergo a Disclosure check, as noted in the role requirements.