L&D Manager: Shape Strategy, Develop Leaders & Talent

Anderson Knight; Port Glasgow; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Anderson Knight are partnering with a well-established organisation in Port Glasgow to recruit an experienced Learning & Development Manager. You will shape the learning agenda, work with senior leaders and HR to design a modern strategy that grows leaders and strengthens technical capability.

The role blends strategy and delivery: build frameworks, manage external providers, measure outcomes, and drive continuous learning across the business.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as L&D Manager, OD or Talent Development.
• Track record of developing and implementing L&D strategies.
• Experience designing competency frameworks and career pathways.
• Strong project management skills and multi-initiative delivery.
• Experience managing learning budgets and demonstrating outcomes.
• Commercial mindset aligned with business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a company-wide L&D strategy aligned to business goals.
• Identify capability gaps and create practical learning solutions.
• Design, manage and evaluate learning programmes across technical, professional and leadership development.
• Manage relationships with external training providers, ensuring quality and ROI.
• Measure learning outcomes and report ROI through analytics.
• Lead the review and enhancement of performance management approaches.
• Develop competency and capability frameworks with clear development pathways.
• Support managers in driving high performance through goal setting and development planning.
• Create tools/processes for career progression understanding.
• Develop and embed succession planning processes for continuity and growth.
• Identify and develop high-potential talent with leaders.
• Support career development to improve retention and internal mobility.
• Enhance apprenticeships and graduate development pathways.
• Oversee the learning management system and online learning provision.
• Drive continuous improvement in digital learning content and accessibility.
• Support wider employee engagement initiatives for an inclusive culture.

Skills

L&D strategy

Organisational Development

Talent Development

Project management

Budget management

Performance management

Commercial mindset

Education

Degree level qualification

L&D or related professional qualification

Tools

Learning Management System (LMS)

Job description

Anderson Knight are partnering with a well-established organisation in Port Glasgow to recruit an experienced Learning & Development Manager. You will shape the learning agenda, work with senior leaders and HR to design a modern strategy that grows leaders and strengthens technical capability.

The role blends strategy and delivery: build frameworks, manage external providers, measure outcomes, and drive continuous learning across the business.