Group People Development Manager

The Club Company; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Club Company is seeking a Group People Development Manager to lead our learning and development strategy across the UK group. You will manage our LMS, drive engagement and compliance, and design development programmes that support growth and succession planning.

A CIPD Level 3 Foundation is desirable. Reporting to the People & Talent Director, you will partner with club leaders to deliver impactful learning experiences and own the Apprenticeship Levy strategy to ensure a strong start for

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Learning & Development, Training, Talent Development or a related People function.
• Strong facilitation and presentation skills, with the confidence to engage audiences at all levels.
• Ability to identify learning needs, analyse people data and design effective development solutions.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Learning Management System (LMS), driving engagement, compliance and learning outcomes across all clubs.
• Identify skills gaps and develop innovative learning solutions and development programmes across the group.
• Own the Group Induction Programme and Apprenticeship Levy strategy to ensure an exceptional learning journey from day one.
• Collaborate with leaders to align learning with business growth and succession planning.

Skills

Learning & Development

Training

Talent Development

Facilitation

Presentation skills

People analytics

Communication

Organisation

Budget awareness

Microsoft Office

CIPD familiarity

Education

CIPD Learning & Development Level 3 Foundation

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

About Us

The Club Company is a premium collection of golf and country clubs across the UK. We blend golf, fitness, and wellness to offer a complete lifestyle. Our clubs feature championship standard golf courses, fitness facilities, swimming pools, tennis courts, bars, eateries and accommodation. Our locations are what set us apart; beautiful grounds, picturesque views, and space to create that feel‑good environment. Our mission is to be the premier collection of golf and country clubs in the UK, offering members a feel‑good experience through health and wellness, golf and more. To us, nothing beats spending time at one of our clubs. We’re hugely proud of our facilities and the experience on offer and continuously strive to maintain the highest levels of service and standards.

We create a feel‑good experience through our CARE values:

• Caring, we are hosts with heart, helpful and respectful to customers – putting people first.
• Ambitious, we are enterprising, fearless to reach the result and innovating – never giving up.
• Respectful, we are considerate, establishing the needs of others, working efficiently and caring about high standards - with great attention to detail.
• Energised, we are smile seekers, setting a positive tone and enjoying what we do! Happy to be at work and enthusiastic within a feel good environment.

Benefits:

As well as a competitive salary, we offer a range of fantastic benefits designed to support your well‑being, career growth, and work‑life balance:

• Complimentary access to our health club, group exercise classes, and discounted golf facilities.
• Bonus holiday days to reward long tenure - because we truly value commitment.
• Wedding Day off (conditions apply).
• Birthday Day off (conditions apply).
• A paid Volunteer Day to support causes you're passionate about (available after one year’s service).
• 70% off meals while on duty and 25% off when off-duty.
• 25% off retail.
• 25% off spa treatments (if booked and taken on the day).
• Discounted membership for a friend or family member, so your loved ones can enjoy the benefits too (available after probation and on a minimum 16 hours per week contract).
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme, offering support for any challenges you may face.
• Personal development programs to support growth and for the considerable opportunities in our expanding group.
• Take advantage of our Cycle to Work scheme for a greener commute.
• Exclusive competition opportunities for team members with a golf handicap.
• STREAM, offering financial flexibility.

The Role:

We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Group People Development Manager to lead and shape our learning and development strategy across the Group. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact on colleague development, helping to build future talent, strengthen succession planning and ensure our teams have the skills and knowledge needed to support the continued success of the business.

Reporting to the People & Talent Director, you will oversee our Learning Management System, driving engagement, compliance and learning outcomes across all clubs. You'll work closely with leaders throughout the business to identify skills gaps, develop innovative learning solutions and deliver development programmes that support both individual and organisational growth. The role also takes ownership of our Group Induction Programme and Apprenticeship Levy strategy, ensuring colleagues receive an exceptional learning journey from their first day and throughout their career with us.

This role is ideal for a passionate learning and development professional who enjoys creating engaging development experiences, influencing stakeholders and helping people achieve their full potential.

Experience & Skills Required:

• Proven experience in Learning & Development, Training, Talent Development or a related People function.
• Strong facilitation and presentation skills, with the confidence and credibility to engage, influence and inspire audiences at all levels.
• The ability to identify learning needs, analyse people data and design effective development solutions that deliver measurable results.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to build strong relationships across the business.
• Exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Strong analytical and commercial awareness, with experience of reporting, evaluating learning effectiveness and managing budgets.
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills, particularly Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• A proactive, energetic and passionate approach to developing people and supporting business growth.
• A commitment to professionalism, confidentiality and championing the Company's CARE values.
• CIPD Learning & Development Level 3 Foundation qualification is desirable but not essential.

Schedule:

• We operate a 7-days a week business, your required working pattern may include weekends and bank holidays
• This is a hybrid role with travel to all clubs as per the requirements of the business

Embracing You:

We embrace diversity and equality, we are committed to building a team with a variety of backgrounds, skills and views. Everyone is welcome, as an inclusive workplace, our team are comfortable bringing their authentic whole selves to work.

Be yourself - we like it that way!