People Development Manager in Milton Keynes

Overview

Our vision is to give everyone the belief they can make their move. We aim to make moving simpler, by giving everyone the best place to turn to and return to for access to the tools, expertise, trust, and belief to make it happen. We’re home to the UK’s largest choice of properties and are the go-to destination for millions of people planning their next move, reading the latest industry news, or just browsing what’s on the market. Our team is the backbone of our success, and we believe that investing in our people is critical to achieving our goals. We’re seeking a passionate and strategic People Development Manager to join our dynamic team and drive growth, learning, and development across our organization.

What You’ll Be Doing

As the People Development Manager, you will design, implement, and manage programs that enable our employees to unlock their potential and grow their careers. You’ll champion a culture of continuous learning and development, ensuring our workforce is equipped to meet the challenges of a fast-paced tech environment.

Key Responsibilities

Learning & Development (40% of time)

• Design and deliver scalable learning programs, workshops, and training tailored to individual, team, and organizational needs.
• Look after our learning management system (LMS) and track training participation and outcomes including our mandatory learning outcomes.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to create and curate engaging learning content inclusive of e-learning.
• Foster a culture of lifelong learning by driving awareness of development opportunities across the organization including online learning.
• Consult and design bespoke solutions with divisions in alignment with group strategy.

Performance Enablement (10% of time)

• Partner with leadership to enhance performance management frameworks, ensuring alignment with company goals.
• Facilitate quarterly performance cycles, feedback sessions, and goal-setting workshops.
• Provide coaching to managers to help them effectively develop and guide their teams.

Talent Development (40% of time)

• Build career progression frameworks and pathways tailored to the needs of a growing tech workforce.
• Lead on the rollout of our leadership development programmes.

Culture & Engagement (10% of time)

• Collaborate with the People team to align learning and development initiatives with company values and DEI (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion) goals.
• Develop strategies to measure and improve employee engagement through developmental opportunities.

About Rightmove

Our vision is to give everyone the belief that they can make their move. We aim to make moving simpler, by giving everyone the best place to turn to and return to for access to the tools, expertise, trust and belief to make it happen. We’re home to the UK\’s largest choice of properties, and are the go-to destination for millions of people planning their next move, reading the latest industry news, or just browsing what\’s on the market. Despite this growth, we’ve remained a friendly, supportive place to work, with employee #1 still working here. These are the essential values that reflect our culture, and include:

• We create value…by delivering results and building trust with partners and consumers.
• We think bigger…by acting with curiosity and setting bold aspirations.
• We care deeply…by being real, having fun, and valuing diversity.
• We move together…by being one team – internally collaborative, externally competitive.
• We make a difference…by focusing on delivering measurable impact.

We believe in careers that open doors and help our team develop by providing an open and inclusive work environment, offering ongoing training opportunities, and supporting charity fundraising events. And with 88% of Rightmovers saying we’re a great place to work, we’re clearly doing something right!

If all of this has caught your eye, you may well be a Rightmover in the making…

People are the foundation of Rightmove – We’ll help you build a career on it.

What We Offer

• Cash plan for dental, optical and physio treatments.
• Private Medical Insurance, Pension and Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Plan.
• 27 days holiday plus two (paid) volunteering days a year to give back, and holiday buy schemes.
• Hybrid working pattern with 2 days in the office.
• Contributory stakeholder pension.
• Life assurance at 4x your basic salary to a spouse, family member or other nominated person in your life.
• Competitive compensation package.
• Paid leave for maternity, paternity, adoption & fertility.
• Travel Loans, Bike to Work scheme, Rental Deposit Loan.
• Charitable contributions through Payroll Giving and donation matching.
• Access deals and discounts on things like travel, electronics, fashion, gym memberships, cinema discounts and more.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Rightmove will never discriminate based on age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, gender reassignment, marriage / civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity or sexual orientation. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce leads to better innovation, productivity, and overall success. We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for all employees, regardless of their background or identity, to develop and promote a diverse culture that reflects the communities we serve. By applying, you confirm that you are aged at least 18 or over and that you’ve read and understood our Privacy Policy, which explains how we handle and protect your personal information during the recruitment process.