Group Learning & Organisational Development Manager

Anne Corder Recruitment; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Group Learning & Organisational Development Manager in Peterborough. This strategic role is designed for someone who influences employee engagement and organisational improvement. Responsibilities include developing L&D strategies, leading programs, and managing training initiatives. Ideal candidates will have experience in education or regulated sectors and hold a CIPD Level 5+ qualification. Benefits include enhanced holidays and pension schemes.

Benefits

Enhanced holiday allowance

Local Government Pension Scheme

Discount schemes

Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

• Strong strategic mindset with excellent project management skills.
• Experience in designing and delivering L&D and OD strategies.
• Strong understanding of digital learning and organisational effectiveness.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver a Group-wide Learning & Development strategy.
• Lead leadership and management development programmes.
• Manage Apprenticeship Levy and engage with training providers.

Skills

Strategic mindset

Project management skills

Influence at executive level

Passion for learning and innovation

Understanding of digital learning

Knowledge of EDI best practices

Education

CIPD Level 5+ or equivalent qualification

Job description

Group Learning & Organisational Development Manager

Peterborough Permanent Full time (37 hrs)

Up to £45,500

This is not a "business as usual" L&D role. It is a strategic, highly visible position where your work directly influences employee engagement, leadership excellence, and organisational effectiveness.

Our client, a well-respected organisation within the education sector, is seeking an exceptional individual to shape and lead their Group-wide Learning, Development and OD strategy. This is a high-profile and business-critical appointment, perfect for someone who is intellectually curious, influential at senior level, and passionate about driving meaningful culture and organisational improvement.

Key Responsibilities of Group Learning and Organisational Development Manager

• Developing and delivering a Group-wide Learning & Development strategy aligned to organisational priorities
• Leading leadership and management development programmes
• Overseeing induction, mandatory training and CPD for all colleagues
• Managing the Apprenticeship Levy and engaging effectively with external training providers
• Implementing digital learning solutions and producing insightful data-led reporting
• Driving organisation development projects including culture, engagement, talent and succession planning
• Supporting significant change and transformation activities

This is a role for someone who thrives on challenge, influence and innovation, ideal for a candidate from the education sector, or alternatively from another highly regulated environment such as charity, healthcare, public sector or similar.

What We're Looking For - Learning and Organisational Development Manager

• A strong strategic mindset with excellent project management skills
• The ability to influence at executive level and build trusted relationships across the organisation
• A passion for learning, innovation and sector improvement
• Experience of designing and delivering L&D and OD strategies in complex environments, ideally in education
• Strong understanding of digital learning, organisational effectiveness and EDI best practice
• Sound knowledge of regulatory expectations and relevant professional standards
• Experience overseeing leadership programmes, cultural change initiatives and engagement interventions
• CIPD Level 5+ or an equivalent L&D/OD qualification (or qualified by experience)

Benefits

• Enhanced holiday allowance
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Fantastic discount schemes
• Discounted gym membership

Interested?

If you are an experienced L&D/OD professional who is ready to take the lead in shaping the future of learning, leadership and culture across a forward-thinking organisation, we would love to hear from you.

Please contact Rebecca Ewers for a confidential discussion and to apply.

Anne Corder Recruitment Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Anne Corder Recruitment Ltd, your personal data may be added to our database as part of the application process. Our privacy policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data. Your details will be reviewed by one of our Recruitment Partners and we will contact you again within 5 working days if your application is to be progressed further.

Please note that we are not able to provide support with visa sponsorships and all applicants must be based in the UK and hold the valid right to work in the UK.