L&D Business Partner
Reporting to: HR Director
The Opportunity
This is a high-autonomy role designed for an ambitious L&D professional ready to take full ownership of a function. Reporting directly to the HR Director, you will have the creative freedom and budget ownership to shape the learning and development strategy for Ryman - a heritage high street brand and part of the Theo Paphitis Retail Group.
If you have solid experience in a fast-paced L&D team and are looking for a platform where you can build, rather than just maintain, this is your next step.
Key Responsibilities
As a trusted advisor to senior leaders across Trading, Logistics, Finance, Marketing, and Operations, you will bridge skills gaps, elevate leadership capability, and embed a culture of continuous improvement.
- Design, write, and deliver end-to-end leadership and management programmes, facilitating both face-to-face workshops and virtual training sessions.
- Collaborate with key stakeholders and subject matter experts to conduct learning needs analyses and implement commercially grounded solutions.
- Work alongside HR Business Partners to create clear, structured development pathways for colleagues across the business.
- Manage and maximize our Learning Management System (LMS), creating high-quality digital content, facilitator guides, and participant resources.
- Oversee and continuously elevate our induction processes for new starters and newly appointed managers.
- Use data and business metrics to evaluate training effectiveness, manage external providers, and ensure all learning aligns with our safety and compliance strategies.
What We Are Looking For
- Strong L&D experience, ideally within a fast-paced retail, logistics, or multi-site environment, with a track record of landing key deliverables.
- Ability to align training initiatives directly with broader business objectives and performance.
- Experience managing digital learning environments, maximizing LMS platforms, and engaging virtual learners.
- Highly self-motivated, with the confidence to challenge the norm and manage your own workload independently.
- Willingness to undertake occasional nationwide travel to deliver hands-on workshops across our multi-site teams.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary, company pension (with enhancement options), and a referral scheme.
- Generous holiday allowance plus an extra wellbeing day to recharge.
- Tailored training, structured career progression, and funded apprenticeship programmes.
- Exclusive discounts across all group brands (Ryman, Robert Dyas, Boux Avenue), Cycle2Work scheme, and access to mental health first aiders and wellness support.
- A collaborative team with recognition awards and regular social events.
About Ryman
With over 130 years of heritage, Ryman is the UK’s go-to destination for stationery, office supplies, and tech. Operating over 200 stores alongside a thriving digital presence, we are proud to be part of the Theo Paphitis Retail Group (including Robert Dyas, Boux Avenue, and London Graphic Centre).
We are a resilient, innovative, and customer-first business. We believe in equipping our people with the tools they need to grow, thrive, and succeed.
Ryman is an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone can be themselves at work.
