Learning & Development Manager

Summary

An exciting opportunity for a Learning & Development Manager to shape and deliver impactful learning strategies within a growing organisation. This role focuses on building future capabilities developing clear career pathways leading apprenticeship programmes and embedding a strong learning culture across the business. You will design and deliver engaging programmes partner with stakeholders across functions and play a key role in succession planning and talent development.

• Design and deliver training programmes to address capability gaps across the organisation.
• Lead and expand the apprenticeship programme ensuring alignment with operational needs and industry standards.
• Develop clear career and development pathways from entry level through to senior leadership.
• Implement and manage a skills matrix to track progression and identify opportunities for growth.
• Deliver leadership and people-management training for both emerging and established leaders.
• Support succession planning and nurture talent pipelines across the business.
• Oversee the delivery of blended learning solutions (on-the-job classroom and digital).
• Champion digital learning tools and manage the Learning Management System (LMS).
• Ensure compliance training requirements are met and manage L&D trainers to deliver legally compliant learning.
• Partner with operational and people teams to promote and embed a learning culture across the business.

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Qualifications

Not Specified

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Education

Relevant L&D or HR qualification (CIPD Learning & Development certifications or equivalent) preferred.
Coaching or facilitation qualifications are advantageous.

Experience

2-3 years experience in an L&D Manager role or similar.
Experience leading apprenticeship programmes and working with industry standards.
Track record in designing and implementing learning frameworks including skills matrices and career pathways.
Experience delivering leadership and management development programmes.
Previous experience managing compliance training and digital learning platforms.
Demonstrated success in embedding a learning culture and supporting succession planning.

Skills

• Strong design and facilitation skills across multiple learning formats.
• Ability to build development frameworks and progression pathways.
• Skilled in using and promoting digital learning tools and LMS platforms.
• Excellent stakeholder management and collaboration skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage at all levels.
• Organisational and project management skills to deliver multiple initiatives simultaneously.

Keyboard Shortcuts

• F9 - Move focus from the edit area to the Footer Toolbar
• F10 - Move focus from the edit area to the first toolbar button
• Shift TAB - Move focus from the edit area to the last toolbar button

Required Experience:

Manager