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GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets the standards in our industry, we’re inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. We’re proud to play a part in protecting the world’s democracies. And we’re committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do, opening up and protecting our planet. With over 16,000 employees across 33 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the world’s aircraft and engine manufacturers and achieved sales of £3.35 bn.in 2023. There are no limits to where you can take your career.

Learning & Development Manager

We are seeking a forward-thinking Learning & Development Manager to take on a global role in shaping, driving, and delivering our people development agenda. The Learning & Development Manager is responsible for leading a team of seven professionals and for developing and executing strategies across Learning & Development, Talent Management, Engagement, Early Careers, and more for our Engines division.

About The Role

The ideal candidate is a strategic leader with strong execution skills, passionate about building a culture of continuous learning and enabling people to thrive. You will collaborate closely with leaders and HR colleagues worldwide to ensure there is access to learning and development opportunities for our employees to help them perform at their best in their current role and then prepare for their future role.

Role

As part of the management team for Engines HR Shared Services, you will take on a leadership role where you guide, develop and motivate your team - fostering collaboration, growth, and high performance. The team’s main areas of responsibility include:

Develop and implement global training activities, programs, and tools that build skills and capabilities across the organization, aligned with business needs and strategic goals.
Drive leadership development initiatives and career growth programs to build a strong talent pipeline.
Continuously improving our onboarding process, ensuring it is both efficient and welcoming. We want new employees to feel at home from day one and set them up for a successful start within the company.
Develop and manage programs for graduates, interns, and apprentices - ensuring impactful learning journeys.
Build and maintain relationships with universities and other external partners to strengthen collaboration and support the company’s long-term competence development.
Promote a positive and supportive work environment and culture by developing and evolving initiatives to improve employee engagement and well-being.

Qualifications & Experience

Degree in human resources, business, or related discipline
Track record in Learning & Development, Talent Management, or other related HR functions - ideally in an international environment
Experience in managing a learning management system (e.g. SAP Success Factors) is desirable

You have excellent stakeholder management skills and the ability to influence effectively at all levels across the business. With experience of working across cultures, you bring a strong global mindset and the capability to navigate diverse environments.

Your communication and coaching skills are well developed, enabling you to build trust and inspire others.

You are not afraid to challenge existing ways of working, bringing fresh ideas and leveraging digital solutions to increase both efficiency and impact. At the same time, you have the ability to see the bigger picture across the organization and translate vision and strategy into practical, operational reality.

We place great importance on personal suitability for this position.

We would love to hear from you! Apply now and help us build the future of learning, talent, and engagement worldwide.

Travel Requirements

This position is based in Trollhättan, Sweden. Occasional international travel.

Application

Last date for application: 2025-09-21

For More Information, Please Contact Hiring Manager

Maria Bergman, Director Engines HR Shared Services, 070-087 3516

The position requires that you undergo and be approved according to the current regulations for security protection. For positions where GKN's customer has requirements for security classification, this may, in some cases, involve specific citizenship requirements.

A Great Place to work needs a Great Way of Working

Everyone is welcome to apply to GKN. We believe that we can only achieve our ambitions through a coming together of diverse minds who enjoy collaborating in an inspirational environment. Through our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging and by living our five powerful principles we’ve created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute. It’s a culture that won us ‘The Best Workplace Culture Award’. By embracing and celebrating what makes us unique we encourage everyone to bring their full self to work.

We’re also committed to providing an accessible recruitment process, so if you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during our recruitment process please get in touch and let us know.

We are the place where human dreams, plus human endeavour, shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology.

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