L&D manager

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Central/East London is seeking an L&D Manager for a 6-month temporary contract. This full-time role involves designing L&D strategies and overseeing teams while ensuring compliance with employment law. Ideal candidates will have CIPD membership and significant L&D experience.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Significant experience in learning and development management or team leadership.
• Recent experience relevant to the role is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of the L&D strategy aligning with organizational needs.
• Design a comprehensive annual L&D programme and identify learning needs.
• Oversee HR/L&D advisors and manage performance processes.

Skills

Knowledge of UK employment law

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

CIPD membership

Job description

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Our client, based in Central / East London, is currently recruiting for an L&D Manager on a 6 month temporary contract.

The position is due to start on 16th June 2025 on a full-time basis. The hourly rate is negotiable based on experience for this position, with the full time salary equivalent being between £53,247 - £59,891 per annum.

The ideal candidate will have full membership of the CIPD and have experience managing teams in L&D, HR and operations.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Leading the development and delivery of the organisations learning and development strategy, aligning it with current and future organisational needs, including talent management and succession planning
• Designing and implement a comprehensive annual L&D programme, incorporating blended learning methods and identifying learning needs across departments and teams
• Managing the staff induction and performance management processes, ensuring they reflect values and support continuous development
• Overseeing 2 HR/L&D advisors, being responsible for their appraisals and progression monitoring
• Leading HR projects and events such as restructures, conferences, and Values Days, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and organisational values
• Maintaining and developing HR policies, procedures, and systems, ensuring compliance with employment law and GDPR, and provide clear reporting metrics to senior leadership

Experience required:

• Experience in a learning and development management role or team leadership role
• Experience of managing a team

Skills, knowledge and expertise required:

• Comprehensive knowledge of UK employment law
• Understanding of and commitment to equity and diversity issues
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills

Rewards and Benefits:

Working hours:

• 35 hours per week
• Monday – Friday, 9am-5pm

Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.

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