HR Manager (L&D)

Red Personnel; London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading membership organisation urgently seeks an HR Manager focused on Learning & Development for a 6-month interim role with potential for permanency. The successful candidate will design engaging L&D programmes, manage direct reports, and support senior leaders in evolving management practices during a transformational period.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading Learning & Development strategies.
• Strong understanding of performance management and organisational development.
• Confident in managing complex employee relations.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and delivery of learning and development programmes.
• Oversee performance management and staff induction processes.
• Manage employee relations issues in line with best practices.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder Management

Problem Solving

Education

CIPD qualification or equivalent

Job description

Urgent Opportunity: HR Manager (Learning & Development)

Location: Central London | Hybrid (2–3 days on-site)

Working hours: Mon-Fri (35 hours)

Contract: 6-Month Contract (Strong potential for permanent)

Pay rate: £29.26 – £32.96 per hour PAYE (depending on experience)

Interviews: 09 June 2025 with a start soon thereafter

We’re partnering with a well-regarded membership organisation to recruit an experienced HR Manager with a strong focus on Learning and Development. This is an urgent interim role for six months, with a strong possibility of becoming permanent.

This is a great opportunity for an HR professional with strategic L&D experience and a collaborative leadership style to make a meaningful contribution during a period of change and development.

Key Responsibilities

1. Lead the design and delivery of engaging, fit-for-purpose learning and development programmes.
2. Develop and implement a comprehensive L&D strategy aligned with the organisation’s current and future needs.
3. Line manage and appraise two direct reports (HR Advisers – including L&D).
4. Oversee performance management and staff induction processes.
5. Coordinate employee recognition awards and staff engagement initiatives.
6. Support senior leaders in evolving and modernising management practices.
7. Lead on key HR projects, including restructures, policy updates, and internal events.
8. Manage employee relations issues in line with best practice and current legislation.
9. Work with the Senior HR Coordinator to support payroll processing.
10. Oversee the L&D budget and develop metrics to track impact and performance.
11. Ensure HR systems, policies, and procedures are up to date and compliant with relevant legislation and organisational values.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience leading Learning & Development strategies and initiatives
• Strong understanding of performance management, organisational development, and change
• Confident handling of complex employee relations and advising senior stakeholders
• Experience managing HR teams or senior advisers
• Up-to-date knowledge of employment law and policy development
• Proactive, values-led professional with a hands-on and solution-focused approach
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Experience within a membership body, professional institution, or not-for-profit setting
• CIPD qualification or equivalent

If you have the skills and experience required for this role, submit your CV for immediate review.