Learning and Development Manager

We re looking for an ambitious and strategic Learning & Organisational Development Manager to lead the design, delivery, and evaluation of impactful learning, development, and OD strategies across our clients organisation.

You ll drive initiatives that build leadership capability, embed a high-performance culture, and enhance employee engagement, retention, and organisational effectiveness. This is a hands-on, high-impact role with the opportunity to shape the way they develop their people and organisation-wide capability.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a Group-wide Learning & Development strategy, managing the training budget efficiently.

• Design and deliver leadership and management development programmes, promoting inclusive leadership and EDI principles.

• Oversee induction, mandatory training, CPD, and the apprenticeship levy to ensure effective, value-for-money learning solutions.

• Commission and manage external learning providers to deliver quality outcomes on time and budget.

• Implement digital learning platforms and blended learning solutions with accurate reporting.

• Lead employee engagement initiatives, including surveys, analysis, and action plans.

• Design talent management and succession planning frameworks to support organisational effectiveness.

• Collaborate with senior leaders on change management and transformation initiatives.

• Use workforce analytics and diagnostic tools to inform OD interventions.

• Develop metrics and evaluation frameworks to measure the impact of learning and OD initiatives.

What We re Looking For

• Proven experience in designing and implementing L&D and OD strategies in complex organisations.

• Strong project management, influencing, and presentation skills.

• Strategic thinker with a data-driven, outcomes-focused approach.

• Expertise in leadership development, engagement initiatives, and organisational change.

• Ability to manage budgets and external providers effectively.

• Knowledge of digital learning platforms, workforce analytics, and talent management.

• CIPD Level 5+ or equivalent OD/L&D qualification, or equivalent experience.

• Accredited in diagnostic tools (e.g., MBTI, Insights, 360 feedback) desirable.

Why apply

• Lead high-impact learning and OD initiatives that shape the organisation s future.

• Drive cultural change and embed a high-performance environment.

• Collaborate with senior leaders and make measurable impact.

• Flexible working and supportive, forward-thinking environment.

• Competitive salary and benefits.