Devon L&D Site Lead: Leadership & Training Excellence

Adepto Technical Recruitment Ltd; Barnstaple; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Adepto Technical Recruitment Ltd is recruiting on behalf of a key client in the pharmaceutical sector for a Learning & Development Site Lead at their Devon site. You will own training, employee development and leadership programmes across a busy operational environment.

Working with the HR Director and senior management, you will identify skills gaps, design learning solutions and deliver engaging programmes that support both individual growth and wider business objectives.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in Learning & Development, Training or Talent Development.
• Proven ability to design, deliver and evaluate training programmes.
• Strong facilitation, presentation and coaching skills.
• Experience supporting leadership development and management training initiatives.
• Ability to conduct training needs analysis and translate findings into effective learning solutions.
• Experience using Learning Management Systems (LMS) and digital learning platforms.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong organisational and project management capabilities.
• Hands-on approach with ability to contribute to wider learning strategies.
• Relevant degree in HR, Education, Organisational Development, Psychology or a related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement learning and development initiatives aligned with business objectives and workforce requirements.
• Conduct training needs analysis to identify skills gaps and future development opportunities.
• Design, coordinate and deliver engaging training programmes for employees, managers and emerging leaders.
• Support leadership and management development through coaching, workshops and structured learning initiatives.
• Work closely with HR, Operations, Quality and senior stakeholders to ensure training meets business needs.
• Manage onboarding and induction programmes, ensuring a positive and consistent experience for new starters.
• Support talent development, succession planning and career progression initiatives.
• Coordinate external training providers and manage the delivery of specialist training programmes.
• Maintain and develop Learning Management Systems (LMS), ensuring accurate training records and reporting.
• Monitor training effectiveness, analyse learning metrics and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Support technical, operational and compliance-related training requirements where applicable.
• Promote a positive learning culture across the organisation, encouraging employee engagement and professional development.

Skills

Facilitation

Presentation

Coaching

Leadership development

Training needs analysis

LMS

Digital learning

Stakeholder management

Communication

Project management

Organisational development

Education

Degree in HR

Degree in Education

Degree in Organisational Development

Degree in Psychology

Tools

LMS

Digital learning platforms

Job description

Adepto Technical Recruitment Ltd is recruiting on behalf of a key client in the pharmaceutical sector for a Learning & Development Site Lead at their Devon site. You will own training, employee development and leadership programmes across a busy operational environment.

Working with the HR Director and senior management, you will identify skills gaps, design learning solutions and deliver engaging programmes that support both individual growth and wider business objectives.