Learning and Development Manager

We are looking for an experienced Learning and Development Manager to join our people team. Reporting to the Head of Learning and Development, you'll play a key role in delivering learning and development initiatives that build individual and organisational capability and support a culture of continuous learning.

As the Learning and Development Manager, your primary focus will be the development of non-driver roles, although you'll also support the Driver Training Manager to ensure new drivers gain the maximum benefit from their initial training and development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement learning and development strategies that support organisational goals and workforce capability
• Conduct training needs analysis and work with managers to identify individual, team and organisational development requirements
• Design, deliver and evaluate engaging learning solutions for supervisors, managers and technical employees
• Coordinate and promote a structured and effective learning and development programme across the business
• Create and maintain training materials, resources and development tools to support workplace learning
• Facilitate a range of learning activities including workshops, coaching, mentoring and on-the-job training
• Manage and optimise the Learning Management System and digital learning solutions ensuring learning content, records and reporting remain accurate and up to date
• Monitor and assess the effectiveness of training interventions making recommendations for continuous improvement
• Manage relationships with external training providers ensuring quality delivery and value for money
• Support succession planning initiatives, talent development and career development pathways
• Build strong partnerships with key stakeholders including managers, senior leaders and union learning representatives to drive a culture of continuous learning

What we're looking for:

We're looking for an experienced Learning and Development professional who can build strong relationships, identify development needs and deliver effective learning solutions that drive business performance.

The successful candidate will have:

• Proven experience within a Learning & Development role including training needs analysis and programme design
• Experience designing and delivering supervisory and management development programmes
• Strong facilitation, presentation, stakeholder management and project management skills
• A solid understanding of learning principles and organisational development
• Confidence working with operational teams ideally within a technical, engineering, manufacturing or blue-collar environment
• Strong IT skills including Microsoft Office applications

Desirable

• CIPD or other L&Dqualifications
• Experience developing digital or blended learning solutions
• Experience supporting career development initiatives
• Experience working within a unionised environment

Benefits:

• We are also committed to your financial wellbeing, and we offer a platform with many discounts on high street brands and supermarkets etc
• Staff Travel Pass
• Nominee Pass after three months of service
• Cycle to work scheme