Group Learning and Development Manager

Location: Northfleet

Group Learning & Development Manager

Location:

Kent (Hybrid working available)
Salary:
Competitive + Benefits

A growing UK-based technical services organisation is seeking an experienced Group Learning & Development Manager to lead the design, delivery and evolution of learning across the business. This is a strategic role with real influence, responsible for building capability, driving performance and establishing a structured internal training academy to support long-term organisational growth.
This opportunity would suit an L&D professional who combines strategic thinking with hands-on programme delivery and who enjoys partnering closely with senior leadership to shape workforce capability.

The Role
As Group Learning & Development Manager, you will be responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive learning strategy aligned with business objectives. You will assess organisational capability needs, create structured learning pathways and ensure training initiatives deliver measurable impact.
A key focus of the role will be the creation and development of an internal training academy, providing high-quality learning pathways for employees across technical, operational and leadership roles.

Key Responsibilities
Learning Strategy and Planning

• Develop and implement an organisation-wide learning and development strategy.
• Conduct skills gap analysis and workforce capability assessments.
• Partner with senior leaders to identify future talent and capability needs.
• Create annual learning plans and manage the L&D budget.

Training Academy Development

• Design and launch an internal training academy to support structured development across the organisation.
• Build learning pathways covering onboarding, technical training, leadership and compliance.
• Establish governance, quality standards and evaluation frameworks.
• Identify and develop internal subject matter experts to support programme delivery.
• Explore opportunities for external accreditation and recognition.

Programme Design and Delivery

• Design blended learning solutions including workshops, digital learning and coaching.
• Oversee development of digital learning content and manage learning platforms.
• Deliver training sessions and leadership programmes where appropriate.
• Manage relationships with external training providers.

Performance and Capability Development

• Support managers in developing team capability and performance.
• Implement competency frameworks, career pathways and development plans.
• Lead initiatives focused on leadership development and professional skills.

Measurement and Evaluation

• Track training participation, engagement and outcomes.
• Evaluate programme effectiveness and training return on investment.
• Provide reporting and insight to senior leadership.

Culture and Engagement

• Promote a culture of continuous learning across the organisation.
• Encourage knowledge sharing and self-directed learning.
• Support inclusive and accessible learning initiatives.

About You

• Experience working within Learning and Development, Organisational Development or HR.
• Proven experience designing and delivering learning programmes.
• Experience building structured learning pathways or internal academies is highly desirable.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Familiarity with learning technologies and adult learning principles.
• Professional certifications such as CIPD or similar are beneficial.

The Opportunity

This role offers the chance to shape learning at a group level, building scalable development programmes that directly support business performance and employee growth. You will play a key role in establishing a structured and forward-thinking approach to capability development across the organisation.
If you are an L&D professional looking to lead impactful learning initiatives within a growing organisation, we would welcome your application.