L&D HR Manager

JR United Kingdom; High Wycombe; Hybrid; Full time

Job summary

A leading membership organisation is looking for an HR Manager focused on Learning & Development for a 6-month interim role with strong potential for permanence. This position involves designing engaging L&D programs, overseeing performance management, and improving management practices while managing complex employee relations.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading Learning & Development strategies.
• Strong understanding of performance management and organisational development.
• Proactive and solution-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and delivery of learning and development programmes.
• Develop L&D strategy aligned with organizational needs.
• Manage and appraise two direct reports.

Skills

Leadership

Change Management

Stakeholder Management

Communication

Education

CIPD Qualification

Job description

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

Working hours Mon-Fri (35 hours)

6-Month Contract (Strong potential for permanent)

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

Interviews to take place 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

• Lead the design and delivery of engaging, fit-for-purpose learning and development programmes.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive L&D strategy aligned with the organisation’s current and future needs.
• Line manage and appraise two direct reports (HR Advisers – including L&D).
• Oversee performance management and staff induction processes.
• Coordinate the employee recognition awards and staff engagement initiatives.
• Support senior leaders in evolving and modernising management practices.
• Lead on key HR projects, including restructures, policy updates, and internal events.
• Manage employee relations issues in line with best practice and current legislation.
• Work with the Senior HR Coordinator to support payroll processing.
• Oversee the L&D budget and develop metrics to track impact and performance.
• 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 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.

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