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We’re excited to be recruiting a dynamic and motivated Leadership Development Manager to join our Talent Development Team at The University of Manchester.

About The Role

The Leadership Development Manager is responsible for developing, managing, and maintaining the provision and delivery of comprehensive management and leadership development programmes and development solutions, for all levels of management and leadership in the University. This role leads a team in the provision of in-person workshops and programmes, and online resources and support for all levels of management and leadership, from aspiring managers to senior and executive leaders. The role will work alongside academic, scholarly and research development leads, as well as IT and Compliance and Risk functions, to plan and organise the development offer, organising the training delivery plan, and ensure that colleagues are able to access relevant and accessible development offerings. The role is responsible for implementing evaluation tools and techniques to measure and maximise the impact of the learning solutions, to continuously improve content and delivery methods. The role manages a team of specialist

This is a hybrid role, with the opportunity to work remotely 1-2 days per week, dependent on organisational need.

Essential skills:

Level 7 Qualification in Learning and Development or equivalent.
Experience with various leadership development tools and techniques, such as 360-degree feedback and personality assessments (e.g., MBTI, EQi, DISC), with a leadership development programme or suite.
Proven experience in managing and maintaining an organisation-wide development suite and high-volume delivery plan of management and leadership development solutions.
Proven track record and evidence of designing and delivering successful leadership development programmes, based on andragogical and heutagogical learning principles.
People management skills to lead, manage, motivate and develop multi-disciplinary learning and development teams and to set and monitor performance.
Strong collaboration skills, with the ability to work with a range of colleagues from multiple disciplines.
Proven expertise in implementing evaluation tools and techniques to measure and maximise the impact of learning solutions, including Kirkpatrick Levels 1-4 and ROI analysis.
Extensive experience of managing, evaluating and developing team capability in the delivery of development solutions, including conducting peer reviews, training audits and evaluating the impact of training.
Experience in contracting and managing external training providers to ensure a full breadth of leadership development offerings, whilst demonstrating value for money and budgetary compliance.
Ability to align leadership development programmes with organisational goals, including sustainability, equality, inclusion, and service excellence.

Desirable Criteria:

Chartered Member of CIPD or equivalent experience.
Level 5 qualification in Business and Personal Coaching or equivalent
BPS Level A & B Qualifications
Experience with e-learning platforms and virtual training delivery methods.
Experience of leading the provision of management and leadership development in Higher Education sector.

Why Work with Us

As one of the UK’s leading universities and a member of the prestigious Russell Group, The University of Manchester is recognised globally for excellence in teaching, research, and social responsibility. Our people are at the heart of what we do, and we’re proud to offer a supportive and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

Our benefits include:

Generous annual leave, including Christmas/New Year closure
Membership of a competitive pension scheme
Comprehensive well-being programme, including counselling, fitness, and leading sports facilities
Learning and development opportunities to support your career growth
Season ticket loans and Cycle to Work scheme
Workplace nursery scheme and family-friendly policies
Staff discounts on travel, retail and services
Staff recognition schemes celebrating outstanding contributions

Our community

With 25 Nobel Prize winners among our current and former staff and students, we have a proud history of world-first discoveries – from splitting the atom to giving the world graphene. Our commitment to research, teaching, and social responsibility shapes everything we do.

Inclusion and Belonging

We’re passionate about creating an inclusive community where everyone feels welcome and valued. As an equal opportunity employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments will be made on merit.

How To Apply

This vacancy will close at midnight on the closing date. We reserve the right to close the advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Please note that any CVs submitted by recruitment agencies will be treated as a gift.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Jen Pass, Talent Acquisition Business Partner

Email: jennifer.pass@manchester.ac.uk

General enquiries:

Email: People.recruitment@manchester.ac.uk

Technical support:

https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home

This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.

Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.

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