Interim Learning & Development Specialist - 6 month contract
Are you passionate about shaping learning cultures, driving capability, and building future talent?
We’re looking for an experienced Learning and Development Specialist to play a key role in embedding a continuous learning and growth culture across a couple of UK locations.
This is more than a training role; it's about building capability, shaping succession, and partnering across HR and operations to future-proof talent pipelines.
🔍 What you’ll be doing:
- Designing and delivering learning strategies that support both employee development and business objectives
- Developing engaging, inclusive learning content (manuals, e-learning, workshops, etc.)
- Owning and maintaining skills matrix, training completion logs, and rolling training forecast
- Delivering high-impact in-person and virtual training sessions
- Managing learning tech and systems to streamline delivery and tracking
- Leading on apprentice development and managing apprenticeship programmes in partnership with HR
- Evaluating the effectiveness of training and using insights to improve and evolve our programmes
- Supporting succession planning by identifying and developing internal talent
- Ensuring full compliance with training regulations and standards
- Managing the L&D budget effectively to maximise ROI
✅ What you’ll bring:
- CIPD Level 7 qualification (preferably)
- Experience in L&D within a manufacturing or industrial blue collar workforce (preferably)
- Knowledge of adult learning theory, instructional design, and LMS platforms
- Excellent communication, facilitation and presentation skills
💡 Why join?
You'll be part of a team that values integrity, creativity, and collaboration; committed to creating a workplace where people are supported, challenged, and empowered to thrive.
📩 Ready to drive learning that makes a difference? Apply now or DM us for a confidential chat.
This is an interim 6 month contract to start immediately. Whilst the job is offered on an interim basis, permanency could be considered at the end of 6 months. Additionally learning experience within an industrial environment is preferable, consideration will be given to other sectors.
The role is offered on a hybrid basis being in the office 3 days/week.