Learning and Development Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United Kingdom.

📋 Description

• Assume responsibility for the entire learning lifecycle, which includes needs identification, solution design, delivery, evaluation, and ongoing enhancement.

• Create and implement a learning and development strategy along with an annual plan that aligns with business objectives and workforce requirements.

• Collaborate closely with senior stakeholders to pinpoint skills gaps and devise a variety of learning solutions, such as formal training, digital learning, coaching, mentoring, and self-development resources.

• Organize and execute training programs utilizing a blended approach, oversee the L&D budget, and foster relationships with suppliers.

• Assist in workforce planning by developing talent pipelines, including apprenticeships and graduate programs.

• Evaluate the effectiveness of learning activities through a data-driven methodology, providing clear reports and promoting continuous improvement.

• Ensure that compliance training is established and meets organizational requirements, lending expertise to broader organizational projects.

⛳️ Requirements

• Proven experience in a comparable Senior L&D position.

• Background in developing and executing learning and development strategies, managing training schedules, and overseeing budgets.

• Proficiency in digital learning platforms and contemporary learning methodologies.

• A relevant qualification, such as a degree/CIPD Level 5, or equivalent pertinent experience.

• Strong facilitation abilities and a solid understanding of effective learning strategies and techniques.

• A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with the capability to work autonomously.

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence and cultivate relationships with stakeholders at all levels, including senior leadership.

• Strong organizational capabilities, attention to detail, and the ability to juggle multiple priorities.

• Robust analytical skills and comfort in working with data and reporting.

• Experience in identifying skills gaps to aid strategic workforce planning is advantageous, along with a recognized L&D qualification such as the CIPD Associate Diploma in Learning and Development Level 5.

🏝️ Benefits

• Remote/home-based working - standard working hours are 35 per week, from 9 am to 5 pm with a 1-hour lunch break.

• Annual Leave – 25 days of annual leave, increasing to 27 days after two years of service, plus three additional paid days off between Christmas and New Year.

• Wellbeing – healthcare cash plan to reimburse everyday health expenses, an annual voucher for a free flu vaccination, eyecare vouchers, and access to free wellbeing resources and a wellbeing app.

• Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 access to a free confidential helpline and up to eight structured counseling sessions.

• Professional Development – support for your professional body membership fee and ongoing assistance from the Learning & Development team.

• Financial Benefits – access to the Benefit Hub discount platform, financial wellbeing resources, webinars, life assurance coverage of twice your salary, and pension contributions of 4.5%.

• Family Friendly – enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental, adoption, and dependent leave.

• Volunteer – paid time off to engage in community service activities.