L&D Leader: Talent Development & Early Careers

Strange + Wright Recruitment Partner Ltd; South Witham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Generous holiday entitlement

Pension scheme

Ongoing training and development

Career progression opportunities

Supportive and collaborative working

Shape learning across the business

Modern, people-focused organisation

Job summary

Strange + Wright Recruitment Partner Ltd is recruiting an experienced Learning & Development Manager to shape the learning strategy across a multi-site professional services business. You will partner with senior leaders to drive talent development, career pathways and a strong learning culture.

The role combines strategic planning with hands-on delivery, including design of learning solutions, implementation of programmes and measurement of impact. CIPD-qualified candidates are preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in Learning & Development, Talent Development or Organisational Development.
• Experience delivering learning programmes from needs analysis through to evaluation.
• Strong organisational and project management skills.
• Experience designing learning pathways, development programmes and training workshops.
• Excellent facilitation, presentation and communication skills.
• Ability to build effective relationships with employees, managers and senior stakeholders.
• Experience using Microsoft 365 and digital learning platforms.
• Strong attention to detail and administrative skills.
• Professional, approachable and learner-focused attitude.
• CIPD/L&D/Coaching or Facilitation qualification, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement learning plans aligned to objectives.
• Conduct training needs analysis and identify opportunities.
• Partner with managers to create practical learning solutions.
• Design, coordinate and evaluate learning programmes and initiatives.
• Lead development experiences for apprentices and early careers.
• Create structured learning pathways for progression and talent.
• Coordinate mentoring, coaching and internal programmes.
• Deliver workshops, inductions and professional development activities.
• Support leadership and management development across the organisation.
• Oversee compliance and regulatory training.
• Manage learning records, reporting, budgets and supplier relationships.
• Monitor learning effectiveness and recommend improvements.
• Maintain digital learning platforms and resources.
• Represent the organisation at careers fairs and events.

Skills

Learning & Development

Talent Development

Organisational Development

Facilitation skills

Presentation skills

Communication skills

Project management

Microsoft 365

Learning platforms

LMS experience

Education

CIPD qualification

Tools

Learning Management System (LMS)

Job description

Strange + Wright Recruitment Partner Ltd is recruiting an experienced Learning & Development Manager to shape the learning strategy across a multi-site professional services business. You will partner with senior leaders to drive talent development, career pathways and a strong learning culture.

The role combines strategic planning with hands-on delivery, including design of learning solutions, implementation of programmes and measurement of impact. CIPD-qualified candidates are preferred.