Learning & Development Manager

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.

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Responsibilities

• 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.

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.

Experience

• 2-3 years experience in an LD 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.

Education

• Relevant LD or HR qualification CIPD, Learning Development certifications, or equivalent preferred.
• Coaching or facilitation qualifications are advantageous.

Your recruiter

Katie Beck

Katie connects clients with top L&D, eLearning, and training professionals. Committed to building lasting relationships, Katie makes recruitment seamless, collaborative, and successful. Whether hiring or job seeking, she brings energy, expertise, and a people-first approach to help individuals achieve their goals.

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