Position: Learning & Development Lead
Location: Labman HQ, Stokesley, North Yorkshire
Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 (based on experience)
Employment Type: Full-Time (Monday - Friday 37.5hrs)
About the Role
At Labman Automation, we design and build bespoke robotic systems that enable science through technology.
We’re looking for an experienced Learning & Development Lead to establish and shape our L&D function as we continue to grow.
We already have strong technical knowledge across the business and a comprehensive range of technical training resources. What we now need is someone who can bring structure, consistency and direction to how we develop people across the business - building on our existing technical capability while strengthening development in leadership, communication and broader professional skills. This role is about bringing that together into a coherent, scalable approach.
You’ll define the L&D strategy, put the right frameworks and tools in place, and work closely with leaders across the business to identify skills gaps and build clear development pathways. Alongside this, you’ll be hands-on in delivery - designing and facilitating engaging training sessions (around 25% of your time).
This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys both building and doing: shaping an L&D function that fits a highly technical, non-corporate environment, while personally delivering high-quality learning experiences.
What You’ll Do:
- Build and own the company-wide L&D strategy, aligned to business goals and growth plans
- Set up and refine L&D processes, tools and ways of working as the function grows
- Lead Training Needs Analysis across all departments and create role/team/individual learning plans
- Manage the L&D budget, external training providers, and develop internal facilitators
- Measure learning impact using clear metrics/KPIs (e.g., time-to-competence, completion, leadership effectiveness)
- Partner with engineering and functional leaders to support technical training and development pathways
- Support creation/improvement of competence frameworks where needed
- Design and deliver programmes that strengthen leadership and people skills (coaching, feedback, communication, leading teams)
- Support managers with practical tools for objectives, reviews and team development
- Work closely with our In Education Coordinator supporting apprentices/HNC/HND/degree learning pathways and college
- Own and evolve onboarding so new starters integrate quickly and effectively
- Promote a culture of learning through knowledge-sharing, mentoring and employee-led learning clubs
What You’ll Need:
- Proven experience developing and implementing an L&D strategy within an organisation
- Experience establishing L&D approaches/practice in a growing business (ideally 150–350 people
- Confidence designing technical upskilling and professional/leadership development programmes
- Strong facilitation and presentation skills - able to deliver interactive, engaging training
- Pragmatic, creative approach suited to a high-growth, non-corporate environment
- Comfortable using data and feedback to evaluate and improve learning initiatives
- Understanding of adult learning principles and modern L&D methods/tech
Desirable:
- Background in engineering, technology or complex environments
- Experience supporting early-career development
- CIPD qualification
Company Benefits:
- 33 days annual holiday (rising to 38 over 5 years) inc. public holidays
- Private Healthcare with Aviva
- 5% employer pension (no upper earnings cap)
- Travel opportunities in various roles
- Enhanced maternity pay (long service applicable)
- Enhanced paternity leave
- CPD support and annual subscription to appropriate body covered
- Free in-house gym, squash, bouldering wall, and countless clubs
Labman Values:
In it together – We’re a team; a community of mutual support
Excellence – Working and delivering at the very highest quality
Humility – Respecting yourself and others
Sustainability – Recognition that we have an impact on our planet, our company and our community
Fun – Enjoyment in your work
