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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