The role.
We are seeking an experienced Learning & Development Manager to shape and deliver the talent solutions agenda across our organisation of approximately 250 people. This is a unique opportunity for a capable L&D professional, ready to take a strategic lead, with a highly visible and impactful role across the business.
As a senior individual contributor, you will design and embed a comprehensive L&D strategy spanning entry-level to leadership development. This includes early careers, manager capability building, and leadership development initiatives, while promoting a culture of continuous learning.
This is a 12-month fixed-term contract.
Day to day responsibilities.
Learning Strategy, Culture, and Campaigns
- Design and deliver a forward-thinking L&D strategy aligned with business goals and long-term talent development needs
- Define what excellent L&D looks like across all levels—from new starters to senior leaders
- Collaborate closely with the VP of People and Talent and senior stakeholders to ensure alignment between L&D initiatives and overall business strategy
- Drive engagement with our learning platforms (e.g. LinkedIn Learning), boosting visibility through internal campaigns, championing key learning pathways, and increasing adoption across the business
- Develop & promote campaigns around soft skills, technical skills (for example Excel, data literacy and usage), and cross-functional competencies aligned to strategic business needs
- Raise awareness of available learning resources, including professional qualifications, seminars, conferences, and individual/departmental training budgets
- Champion a proactive, data-driven learning culture, positioning L&D as an enabler of performance and growth
- Support managers to take ownership of their team’s development by providing resources, guidance and visibility of opportunities
- Co-ordinate attendance at seminars, qualifications, external courses, and industry events
- Lead the launch of internal learning initiatives such as innovation sprints, learning days, and hackathons
- Ensure the maintenance of accurate records of participation, progress and ROI to demonstrate the impact & effectiveness of L&D initiatives
Early Careers and Emerging Talent
- Lead the planning and delivery of early careers programmes: graduate schemes, apprenticeships, work experience placements, and university/school partnerships
- Maximise the use of the apprenticeship levy and oversee operational activities including career fairs, onboarding, rotations, mentoring, and shadowing programmes
Leadership Development
- Build on existing foundational manager training and introduce advanced learning options tailored to evolving needs
- Lead the design and delivery of development pathways for mid-level and senior leaders, using a blend of in-house resources, online training, and external providers—subject to alignment with the VP of People and Talent
- Apply creativity and a personalised approach to identify and support the individual learning needs of high-potential leaders
- Deliver impactful, high-calibre executive learning interventions that help shape the organisation’s future leadership
- Coordinate bespoke executive coaching (1:1 and group), peer-to-peer learning, leadership forums, and facilitated sessions tailored to C-suite and senior leadership challenges
- Position executive development as a core driver of business transformation, ensuring high visibility and measurable impact
We’re Looking For...
- Proven experience in L&D at a senior level—ideally in an existing L&D Manager/Senior Manager position or role of similar visibility and impact
- Demonstrable success in designing and delivering impactful L&D strategies, covering both early careers and leadership development
- Strong understanding of L&D tools, technologies, platforms, and vendor management.
- Experience in managing apprenticeship levy-funded programmes and implementing early careers schemes (e.g. graduate or apprenticeship programmes)
- Commercially aware and strategic, with the ability to align learning programmes to business goals
- Data driven mindset – able to track data, evaluate effectiveness, and iterate on programmes
- Exceptional stakeholder management skills, with experience partnering at all levels of the business
- Ability to operate with a high degree of autonomy and creativity, within a strategically aligned framework
- Makes informed, data-led decisions rooted in best practice, user feedback, and business impact
- While not directly managing a team, demonstrates strong leadership—setting direction and inspiring others around the L&D vision
- A confident influencer who can build alignment, drive engagement, and promote a culture of continuous learning
- A relevant qualification or professional certification in Organisational Development, Business, or Learning & Development is preferred
Benefits.
Compensation & Savings.
- Pension scheme.
- Death in Service scheme.
- Income Protection.
- 5% back on in-app purchases.
- £200 for WFH Setup.
Health & Wellbeing.
- Private Medical Insurance including;
- GP consultations (video, telephone or face-to-face).
- Prescribed medication.
- In-patient, day-patient and out-patient care.
- Mental health support.
- Optical, dental & audiological cover.
- Physiotherapy.
- Advanced cancer cover.
- Menopause support.
- Employee Assistance Programme including:
- Unlimited mental health sessions.
- 24/7 remote GP & physiotherapy.
- 24/7 helpline for emotional & practical support.
- Savings & discounts on everyday shopping.
- 1:1 personalised well-being consultations.
- Gym membership discounts.
Family Friendly Policies.
- Enhanced maternity pay.
- Enhanced paternity pay.
- Enhanced adoption pay.
- Enhanced shared parental leave.
Learning & Development.
- Professional Qualifications.
- Professional Memberships.
- Learning Suite for e-courses.
- Internal Training Programmes.
- FCA & Regulatory training.
Workplace Perks.
- Hybrid Working.
- Casual dress code.
- Workplace socials.
- Healthy snacks.
