Position: Learning & Development Manager

Location: Labman HQ, Stokesley, North Yorkshire

Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 (based on experience)

Employment Type: Full-Time (Monday - Friday 37.5hrs)

We kindly ask that candidates who have previously applied for this position, wait at least six months before reapplying.

About The Role

At Labman Automation, we design and build bespoke robotic systems that enable science through technology.

We’re looking for an experienced Learning & Development Lead to evolve and lead our L&D function as we continue to grow. This is a hands-on role combining strategy and delivery: you’ll refine and enhance our existing learning resources and approaches, develop technical and leadership capability, and personally facilitate engaging training sessions (around 25% of your time).

You’ll work closely with leaders across engineering and the wider business to identify skills gaps, strengthen learning pathways, improve access to existing development resources, and help embed a culture of continuous learning that scales with the business.

What You’ll Do

Build and own the company-wide L&D strategy, aligned to business goals and growth plans
Set up and refine L&D processes, tools and ways of working as the function grows
Lead Training Needs Analysis across all departments and create role/team/individual learning plans
Manage the L&D budget, external training providers, and help develop internal facilitators
Measure learning impact using clear metrics/KPIs (e.g., time-to-competence, completion, leadership effectiveness)
Partner with engineering and functional leaders to support technical training and development pathways
Support creation/improvement of competence frameworks where needed
Keep accurate training records
Design and deliver programmes that strengthen leadership and people skills (coaching, feedback, communication, leading teams)
Support managers with practical tools for objectives, reviews and team development
Work closely with our In Education Coordinator supporting apprentices/HNC/HND/degree learning pathways and college
Own and evolve onboarding so new starters integrate quickly and effectively
Promote a culture of learning through knowledge-sharing, mentoring and employee-led learning clubs

What You’ll Need

Proven experience developing and implementing an L&D strategy within an organisation
Experience building L&D approaches/practice in a growing business (ideally 150–350 people
Confidence designing technical upskilling and professional/leadership development programmes
Strong facilitation and presentation skills — able to deliver interactive, engaging training
Pragmatic, creative approach suited to a high-growth, non-corporate environment
Comfortable using data and feedback to evaluate and improve learning initiatives
Understanding of adult learning principles and modern L&D methods/tech
Experience supporting early-career development

Desirable

Highly desirable - background in engineering/technology/complex environments
CIPD qualification

Company Benefits

33 days annual holiday (rising to 38 over 5 years) inc. public holidays
Private Healthcare with Aviva
5% employer pension (no upper earnings cap)
Travel opportunities in various roles
Enhanced maternity pay (long service applicable)
Enhanced paternity leave
CPD support and annual subscription to appropriate body covered
Free in-house gym, squash, bouldering wall, and countless clubs

Labman Values:

In it together – We’re a team; a community of mutual support

Excellence – Working and delivering at the very highest quality

Humility – Respecting yourself and others

Sustainability – Recognition that we have an impact on our planet, our company and our community

Fun – Enjoyment in your work

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