At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a dynamic L&D team to create impactful learning experiences.
- Company: People-focused organisation committed to employee development.
- Benefits: Opportunity to shape strategy, competitive salary, and career growth.
- Other info: Join a growing company that values continuous improvement and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on business performance and culture.
- Qualifications: Experience in L&D, strong leadership, and strategic thinking skills.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 75000 £ per year.
About the Company
Are you passionate about developing people, shaping culture, and creating learning experiences that genuinely impact business performance? An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Learning & Development Manager to join a growing, people-focused organisation at a pivotal stage of its development. This is a leadership role with the opportunity to influence strategy, drive change, and help shape the future capability of a diverse and ambitious workforce.
About the Role
Reporting directly to the Learning & Development Director, you will lead a dedicated L&D team while partnering with senior stakeholders across the business to deliver a learning agenda that supports both immediate priorities and long-term growth.
Responsibilities
- Develop and deliver a strategic Learning & Development roadmap aligned to business objectives
- Lead, coach and develop a high-performing L&D team
- Design and implement engaging learning programmes across technical, leadership and professional development areas
- Partner with senior stakeholders to identify capability gaps and future workforce requirements
- Manage external learning providers and training partners
- Drive innovation through digital learning platforms and emerging technologies
- Measure learning effectiveness through data, analytics and ROI reporting
- Oversee learning budgets, supplier spend and Apprenticeship Levy management
- Ensure compliance, governance and mandatory training requirements are effectively managed
Qualifications
We're looking for an experienced Learning & Development professional who combines strategic thinking with strong delivery capability. You will ideally possess:
- CIPD Level 5 or above (Chartered CIPD desirable)
- Experience leading Learning & Development functions or teams
- A proven track record of designing and implementing successful learning strategies
- Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills
- Experience working with leadership teams to drive organisational capability
- A data-driven approach to measuring learning outcomes and business impact
- Knowledge of digital learning platforms and modern learning methodologies
- Strong commercial awareness and project management capability
Why Apply?
This is a rare opportunity to join an organisation that genuinely invests in its people and recognises Learning & Development as a strategic business function. You'll have the opportunity to shape the learning agenda, influence senior stakeholders, develop future leaders, and play a key role in building a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth.
If you're looking for a role where you can make a visible impact and help shape the future of a growing business, we'd love to hear from you.
