This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Learning & Development professional to shape and drive the learning agenda across a multi-site business. Working closely with senior leaders, managers and HR colleagues, you'll play a key role in developing talent, supporting career progression and creating meaningful learning opportunities across the organisation.
The Role
As Learning & Development Manager, you will take ownership of the organisation's learning and development strategy, ensuring colleagues at all levels have access to high-quality development opportunities that support both individual growth and wider business objectives.
This is a varied and hands-on position that combines strategic planning with practical delivery. You'll work closely with stakeholders across the business to identify development needs, design learning solutions, coordinate training programmes and monitor their effectiveness.
A particular focus of the role will be supporting early careers programmes, internal progression pathways, leadership development, compliance training and the ongoing development of a positive learning culture.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop and implement the Learning & Development strategy.
* Conduct training needs analysis across the business.
* Design, deliver and evaluate training programmes and learning initiatives.
* Support leadership development and management training.
* Create career development pathways and succession planning frameworks.
* Lead apprenticeship, trainee and early careers programmes.
* Coordinate mentoring and coaching initiatives.
* Facilitate workshops, inductions and development sessions.
* Oversee compliance and mandatory training requirements.
* Maintain learning records, reporting and training budgets.
* Develop and maintain digital learning resources and LMS platforms.
About You
We're looking for an engaging and proactive Learning & Development professional with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
You will have:
* Previous experience in a Learning & Development, Talent Development or Organisational Development role.
* Experience designing and delivering learning programmes from analysis through to evaluation.
* Strong facilitation, presentation and communication skills.
* Experience developing leadership, coaching or management programmes.
* Proficiency in Microsoft and learning management systems.
* CIPD, L&D, Coaching or Facilitation qualification (or equivalent experience).
Desirable Experience
* Professional services, legal or regulated industry experience.
* Apprenticeship, graduate or early careers programme management.
* Knowledge of compliance and regulatory training requirements.
* Experience using digital learning platforms and LMS systems.
What's on Offer
* Competitive salary package.
* Pension scheme.
* Ongoing training and professional development.
* Excellent career progression opportunities.
* Supportive and collaborative working environment.
* Opportunity to shape and influence learning and development across the business.
* Modern, people-focused organisation that values employee growth and development.
Interested?
If you're an experienced Learning & Development professional looking for a role where you can make a genuine impact, we'd love to hear from you.
To apply, please send your CV to Strange & Wright Recruitment Partners or contact us for a confidential discussion
Salary description
£40000.00 - £53000.00 per year