Learning and Development Manager

We have an excellent opportunity for a Learning & Development Manager to join our People team.

You will work in partnership with Sharp to lead the design and development of the internal Learning & Development function. This role will drive the creation of effective learning solutions that support both operational needs and strategic business goals.

A key focus will be enhancing individual and team capability to support Sharp UK's ongoing transformation journey. Responsibilities include designing and delivering development programmes, managing administrative processes, and embedding a culture of continuous learning across the organisation.

Permanent position, with hybrid working.

Travel to other sites is part of the role - a driving license and own transport is required.

Main responsibilities:

• Design and implement a comprehensive L&D strategy that delivers a blended learning offer to all team members, aligned with Sharp’s business goals and transformation agenda.
• Lead the review and relaunch of the corporate face to face Induction, ensuring a consistent, engaging, and high-impact onboarding experience for all new starters.
• Develop Apprenticeship Programme, creating a structured, scalable framework that models best practice and supports early careers development.
• Lead and manage the KnowBe4 eLearning platform, driving engagement, content alignment, and reporting to support learning and compliance.
• Support the Sales Academy programme, overseeing its design, delivery, and continuous improvement to build commercial capability and drive performance across the sales function along with the lead.
• Conduct a companywide Training Needs Analysis (TNA) in collaboration with managers and teams to identify current and future capability gaps.
• Design, deliver, and evaluate learning programmes that enhance individual and team performance, using a mix of digital, in-person, and on-the-job learning methods.
• Own and manage the L&D plan and budget, ensuring resources are aligned to priority development needs and deliver measurable impact.
• Establish robust evaluation frameworks to assess the effectiveness and ROI of learning interventions.
• Support the design and implementation of career pathways and succession planning, contributing to talent retention and internal mobility.
• Collaborate with the People Team to evolve and deliver the Manager Essentials programme, including 1:1 coaching, team development planning, capability building and the role of a manager.
• Lead the launch and implementation and adoption of the GoodHabitz eLearning platform, ensuring it is embedded into the learning culture and aligned to development priorities.
• Maximise the use of the apprenticeship levy, ensuring compliance and return on investment.
• Lead and contribute to L&D projects that support the wider People strategy and business transformation.
• Develop and maintain L&D reporting and MI, tracking participation, impact, and spend.
• Continuously improve the efficiency, quality, and value of L&D initiatives, ensuring they remain relevant and future focused.
• Source and manage external learning providers, negotiate contracts and ensuring delivery meets agreed standards and outcomes.
• Provide tailored development support, including 1:1 coaching and bespoke interventions, to address specific performance or capability gaps.

Requirements:

• Minimum CIPD Level 5 Diploma in Organisational Learning and Development with extensive experience in building, designing, implementing, and evaluating training programs.
• Proven experience in a similar Learning and Development role, ideally across multi sites with demonstrable experience and skills in the full training cycle
• Proven stakeholder management experience with the ability to collaborate across multiple functions whilst being able to influence key stakeholders across multi-sites
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively convey information and engage with employees at all levels.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with organisational goals.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build relationships with employees, managers, and external training/apprentice providers.
• Experience in being proactive in identifying training needs and developing appropriate solutions.
• Demonstrate proven influencing, communication, and presentation skills across all levels of the business
• Proven organisational skills with strong track record in delivering results
• Experience of developing effective working relationships with both internally and externally with training providers to develop learning and development programmes that support business needs
• Ability to manage budgets based on individual and organisational Training Needs Analysis
• Ability to evaluate interventions to ensure they are effective in achieving the targeted objectives and provide a positive return on investment
• Good analytical skills – able to use metrics with colleagues to drive improvement
• Results focused – desire to see the L&D activity impact on revenue

About Sharp UK

Sharp UK, which incorporates Sharp IT Services and Sharp Business Systems, is a technology partner for organisations and businesses throughout the UK and beyond. Our expertise covers everything from IT Services and Cyber Security to Managed Print, Audio Visual and Workplace Design solutions.

We are part of a global Sharp Corporation and make a significant contribution as part of the wider Sharp Electronics Europe business. In the UK we operate through a network of 16 offices from Dundee to Bristol with our head office located in Wakefield, Yorkshire. We have over 100 years of industry experience, so we are well placed to help our clients unlock efficiencies and improve performance with the right technology and solutions for their needs.

We work with our clients on a consultative basis meaning we listen, and we question. So, we can understand their needs and tailor best fit technology and workplace solutions around their individual needs. We believe it’s our job to transform workplaces, seamlessly connecting people with technology, so our clients can focus on what they do best.