Reference number: JR253961
Location: Hybrid working - home and our office based near London Bridge
Working pattern: Part Time, 4 days per week (30 hours)
Contract Type: Permanent
Number of roles: 1
Salary: Circa £55,000 per annum pro rata
We are looking for a Learning & Development Manager to join our team.
You will lead the design, coordination, and delivery of high quality learning initiatives that enable every employee to build skills, deepen knowledge, and thrive throughout their career.
Working closely with the Head of HR-UK and the central Learning & Development function, you will shape a coherent development strategy that both champions our culture and aligns with organisational priorities, frameworks, and standards. You will influence how learning is experienced day to day, ensuring development feels accessible, relevant, and connected to our ambitions.
This is an excellent opportunity for an expert Learning & Development Manager who is looking to expand their skills and build their career with an industry leader.
A detailed job description can be viewed here. If the link does not work for you, please copy and paste the following URL into your web browser: https://tinyurl.com/m2xmrm6c.
What You’ll Bring To The Role
- Proven experience in L&D advisory, business partnering or manager-level roles.
- Experience designing and delivering impactful learning programmes.
- Strong background in both digital and face-to-face learning.
- Experience promoting and communicating learning initiatives clearly and compellingly.
- Experience with apprenticeships, mentoring, leadership development, or professional pathways, and how these initiatives drive capability building and organisational performance.
- Previous experience working with Cornerstone LMS (or similar).
- Experience operating within a multisite, remote, and /or global workforce environment (desirable).
What We Do
Kaplan International Pathways, a division of Kaplan Inc., offers international students a wide range of flexible study options - from University preparation programmes in the UK, Australia, USA and Japan through to full degree programmes in Singapore, Hong Kong and Australia. Through our academic partnerships with leading universities, our expertise in student recruitment, our exceptional teaching and a real focus on customer service and pastoral care, each year we are proud to welcome thousands of students from more than 100 countries through the doors of our colleges.
In the UK, we operate 9 campus-based colleges in partnership with Bournemouth University, University of Glasgow, University of Liverpool, Nottingham Trent University, University of Nottingham, University of Brighton, University of Essex, University of York and University of West of England, Bristol and an off-campus college in London offering pathways to 7 leading well-ranked UK universities.
What We Offer
As well as a competitive salary, hybrid/home working where possible, and paths for career progression, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- 28 days annual leave*
- Big discounts on Kaplan courses for you and your family
- 24/7 confidential helpline providing counselling and other support services
- Company pension contributions
- Maternity, Adoption, Shared Parental and Paternity/Partner pay which is well above statutory levels
- Medicash Health Cash Plan
- Please note that the annual leave entitlement will be calculated on a pro rata basis if the role is part time.
How To Apply
Please apply with CV and cover letter no later than 11pm on Sunday 29th March 2026. Note, we recommend that you apply at the earliest as we reserve the right to close the role before the closing date if we have gathered a suitable shortlist.
Application Support
If you require support completing your application or wish to talk to someone about the role before applying please email the Recruitment Team
kaplanstaff.recruitment@kaplan.com.
Disability Confident Scheme and Reasonable Adjustments
At Kaplan International Pathways, we're dedicated to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive global workforce. As equal opportunity employers, we ensure fair treatment for all employees, safeguarding them from discrimination based on protected characteristics as defined in the Equality Act 2010, and beyond.
We actively welcome individuals from varied backgrounds to apply for roles within our organisation, appreciating the distinct viewpoints and contributions they offer. We especially encourage applications from underrepresented groups, including diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ individuals, women, people with visible and hidden disabilities, and individuals of any age or family status.
Following the submission of an application, applicants will receive details of how to request their application be considered under our Disability Confident Scheme. Applicants will also be given information on how to request reasonable adjustments if selected for interview.
Employee Resource Group
Furthermore, we proudly endorse and provide a platform for our Employee Resource Groups, such as Kaplan Pride, Higher Ground Race, Ethnicity and Cultural Heritage Group, and Parents and Carers. These groups serve as vital forums for support, connection, and advocacy within our company
Following the submission of an application, applicants will receive details of how to request their application be considered under our Disability Confident Scheme. Applicants will also be given information on how to request reasonable adjustments if selected for interview.
