About the Company
Are you passionate about developing people, shaping culture, and creating learning experiences that genuinely impact business performance? An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Learning & Development Manager to join a growing, people-focused organisation at a pivotal stage of its development. This is a leadership role with the opportunity to influence strategy, drive change, and help shape the future capability of a diverse and ambitious workforce.
About the Role
Reporting directly to the Learning & Development Director, you will lead a dedicated L&D team while partnering with senior stakeholders across the business to deliver a learning agenda that supports both immediate priorities and long-term growth.
Responsibilities
- Develop and deliver a strategic Learning & Development roadmap aligned to business objectives
- Lead, coach and develop a high-performing L&D team
- Design and implement engaging learning programmes across technical, leadership and professional development areas
- Partner with senior stakeholders to identify capability gaps and future workforce requirements
- Manage external learning providers and training partners
- Drive innovation through digital learning platforms and emerging technologies
- Measure learning effectiveness through data, analytics and ROI reporting
- Oversee learning budgets, supplier spend and Apprenticeship Levy management
- Ensure compliance, governance and mandatory training requirements are effectively managed
Qualifications
We’re looking for an experienced Learning & Development professional who combines strategic thinking with strong delivery capability. You will ideally possess:
- CIPD Level 5 or above (Chartered CIPD desirable)
- Experience leading Learning & Development functions or teams
- A proven track record of designing and implementing successful learning strategies
- Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills
- Experience working with leadership teams to drive organisational capability
- A data-driven approach to measuring learning outcomes and business impact
- Knowledge of digital learning platforms and modern learning methodologies
- Strong commercial awareness and project management capability
Why Apply?
This is a rare opportunity to join an organisation that genuinely invests in its people and recognises Learning & Development as a strategic business function. You’ll have the opportunity to shape the learning agenda, influence senior stakeholders, develop future leaders, and play a key role in building a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth.
If you’re looking for a role where you can make a visible impact and help shape the future of a growing business, we’d love to hear from you.
Caroline Kingsley
M: 07768 381831
E: caroline@kingsleyrecruitment
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