Learning & Development Manager
Likely
Sponsorship likelihood
This employer has issued visas recently
£58,178 / year
Salary
Within the market range
£52,900
Going rate
Offer clears by 1.1×
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 1136 (71% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £52,900, and Robert Walters is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
We pick the code from the advert's text, so it is our best guess, not the employer's. Each code it could be has its own likelihood:
- Likely 1136 (Human resource managers and directors) · 71% match
- Likely 2322 (Education managers) · 11% match
- Ineligible 3574 (Other vocational and industrial trainers) · 8% match
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What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1136 Human resource managers and directors Most likely code | £37,100 Clears | £42,300 Clears | £47,600 Clears | £52,900 Clears |
2322 Education managers Also possible | £33,400 Clears | £35,100 Clears | £39,500 Clears | £43,900 Clears |
3574 Other vocational and industrial trainers Also possible | £33,400 Clears | £41,700 Clears | £41,700 Clears | £41,700 Clears |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. A mark is for the top of the advertised pay. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
Interim Learning & Development Manager | Manchester | 6 months | £58,178 pa
I am looking for an experienced Interim L&D Manager to lead an exciting period of change within a People function, helping shape the future of Learning & Development and drive a more strategic, organisation-wide approach to development.
Reporting to the Director of People, you'll play a key role in stabilising and developing the existing team, coaching a newly promoted Lead Trainer and working closely with the Organisational Development Partner to align learning with the organisation's wider strategy and workforce plan.
Key responsibilities:
- Review and reshape the existing L&D function, identifying opportunities to streamline processes and improve effectiveness.
- Evaluate current training programmes, including induction and role-specific training, and develop a clear, future-focused learning strategy.
- Explore more engaging and flexible delivery methods, balancing e-learning with face-to-face and blended learning.
- Coach and develop the Lead Trainer, supporting their transition into management.
- Review training impact, delivery costs and value for money to ensure learning meets organisational needs.
We're looking for someone who:
- Has strong experience in L&D, with a track record of developing or transforming a learning function.
- Can challenge traditional approaches and bring fresh thinking, energy and creativity.
- Is confident coaching others, building relationships and bringing a team through change.
- Can take a strategic view while remaining hands-on and focused on practical outcomes.
Location: Manchester city centre, with a team day in the office on Thursdays and flexibility around a second office day.
Hours: 36 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
Benefits: 32 days' half-day holiday allowance, pension and on-site gym.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced L&D professional to make a tangible impact, refresh established ways of working and help shape the future of learning and organisational development.
Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates
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Where this offer sits in the market
Human resource managers and directors (SOC 1136) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~170k in sample- Offer £58,178
- Middle half £44,564–77,220
- Median £58,812
- Going rate £52,900
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £37,100–47,600
The range sits inside the market's middle half (£44,564–77,220), so this is typical pay for the occupation.
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Robert Walters holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 1136 going rate of £52,900. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.