Learning and Development Manager

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.