Learning and Development Manager in Manchester

In this hands-on role, you’ll be the face of L&D across our UK offices, spending much of your time out in the business delivering engaging, in-person training and supporting our existing programmes. You’ll work with colleagues at all levels to roll out inductions, mandatory training, soft skills and leadership development, ensuring our people have the knowledge and confidence they need to perform at their best. Building on an established L&D function you’ll focus on high-quality delivery, practical support and making learning accessible and relevant for everyone.

Job Requirements

• Experience as a learning and development practitioner in a commercial, fast paced environment
• Licenced Insights Practitioner
• Strong track record of designing and delivering engaging face to face training (including inductions, mandatory training, Impact, soft skills and leadership development)
• Confident, impactful presentation skills with the ability to adapt style to different audiences and levels
• Proven ability to build relationships and partner with stakeholders across multiple offices and geographical locations
• Comfortable spending regular time travelling to and working from offices across the UK
• Strong coaching and mentoring skills, with the ability to support colleagues on their development plans
• Good understanding of L&D tools, methods and evaluation, including measuring ROI on learning interventions
• Experience using data and MI to track learning activity and outcomes, and to inform improvements
• Knowledge of career development, succession planning and professional/mandatory qualification pathways
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities in a varied portfolio of programmes
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with a collaborative, team focused approach
• Confident using Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint and comfortable working with HR/L&D systems
• Flexible, proactive and able to work on own initiative while contributing as part of the wider HR team

Job Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging training programmes, from induction to manager and leadership development
• Work with leaders to roll out practical learning solutions that support business needs
• Create and deliver face to face and online training, using external providers where needed
• Champion a culture of continuous learning, coaching and development for all colleagues
• Develop apprenticeship, graduate and clear career pathways, including succession planning
• Manage inductions, mandatory training and professional/mandatory qualification requirements
• Use data and MI to evaluate learning, demonstrate ROI and support engagement activity
• Act as the main contact for L&D queries, CPD support and internal training communications
• Build strong relationships with external training providers
• Carry out other reasonable L&D duties to support the wider HR team

Job Benefits

• Salary aligned with your skills and expertise
• Car allowance
• 27 days holiday allowance plus statutory public holidays and the option to purchase more
• Birthday leave
• Hybrid working
• Flexible benefit and well-being schemes
• 2 giving back days per year. We encourage our team to support the wider community by providing paid leave to work with local charities or good causes
• A hard working, fun and professional working environment
• Enhanced family friendly policies, including enhanced Maternity pay

Leonard Curtis has a wealth of resources available to help you develop your career from the moment you join. Activities range from on-line learning modules to external training and qualifications. Diversity is a core business imperative of the Group. We are an equal opportunities employer which promotes inclusiveness and always employ the best professional for the job. Having a diverse workforce allows the Group to draw upon a range of different ideas and experiences which supports our business’s growth and creates an environment where everyone has an equal opportunity for success.