Learning & Development Manager

Salary: £66,000 – £78,000 per year

LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

FARRINGDON

HIGHLY COMPETITIVE SALARY DEPENDING ON EXPERIENCE PLUS AN EXCELLENT BENEFITS PACKAGE

Our client builds, supports and optimises the IT infrastructure, networks and connectivity which drive global business performance. They are now seeking a Learning & Development Manager to join their team based in Farringdon.

Role Purpose

The L&D Manager will be developing tailored programmes that aim to enhance all areas of the business from senior management through to entry-level graduates. They foresee this including full face to face, 1-2-1 and E-Learning programmes that will be designed and delivered through your expertise. 

You will take ownership for the planning, managing, and delivery of a comprehensive suite of learning and development solutions for the Company. Ensure all colleagues are equipped with the right skills, knowledge, and behaviours to effectively carry out their roles and meet the needs of the customers. 

Responsibilities & Duties

• Work closely with key internal stakeholders and senior managers to understand and evaluate learning needs and deliver comprehensive learning strategies. 
• Design and deliver inspirational learning and leadership programmes, including industry role related schemes, ranging from online learning materials to in-person learning and development sessions. 
• Own and enhance the performance management process including successful training and development outputs. 
• Own the training and development budget. Responsibility for choosing the most appropriate external training providers where applicable, ensuring they have obtained the best price possible whilst not compromising on quality of learning. 
• Create the framework for the Company internal, cross functional graduate scheme and implement and run accordingly. 
• Work with key partners regarding specific tailored graduate schemes.
• Own and manage the apprenticeship strategy, maximising the use of the apprenticeship levy.
• Create and develop their own internal learning and development catalogue. 
• Ensure learning and development materials are up to date and relevant to ensure a seamless experience for learners. 
• Own and implement succession planning. 
• Create, own and deliver their talent management process. 
• Work with partners and vendors to maximise the use of available product training and also maintain accreditations. Working closely with the projects and services team you will agree annually the relevant accreditations to maintain and or acquire. 
• You will need to be ahead in terms of any key industry training / qualification requirements and communicate a strategy to the business to ensure we can continue to remain competitive in our industry from a training and qualifications perspective. Own the employee retainer training bond process. 
• Evaluate the content and delivery of training including feedback from learners to ensure training meets purpose. 
• Responsible for reporting key monthly learning and development metrics to the HR Director. 

Qualifications & Experience: 

• CIPD qualified with demonstrable experience in developing L&D programmes from the ground up. 
• 5+ years developing and leading training efforts
• Proven experience delivering, designing and implementing L&D activities that are tailored to a wide-ranging audience. 
• Proven experience of designing and implementing successful graduate and apprenticeship programmes. 
• Strong project management skills with the ability to measure the success of the programme through metrics and proven results. 
• Excellent organisational capabilities. 
• Experience supporting diversity change programmes.

If you feel you have the required skills and experience for this excellent Learning & Development Manager role be of interest to you, kindly submit your CV to Anna Maguire.

Whilst we will endeavour to contact you following your response, occasionally due to the high volume of applications this cannot always be possible and we are only able to contact shortlisted candidates. We will keep your details on file and may contact you with future opportunities.