L&D Project Manager

Blue Eskimo; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist recruitment firm in the UK is seeking a Learning & Development Project Manager to lead a significant 18-month leadership programme. The role involves project management, stakeholder engagement, and ensuring high-quality delivery of learning interventions. Ideal candidates have a strong background in L&D or leadership development, along with excellent communication and organizational skills. Opportunities for growth include facilitation and client interactions. Competitive salary range between £40K-£50K, with a hybrid working model.

Qualifications

• Experience managing large-scale L&D or leadership development programmes.
• Experience working with senior leaders on executive-level programmes.
• Proven track record of coordinating complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of a major leadership programme, meeting timelines and budgets.
• Coordinate internal teams and manage client stakeholders.
• Monitor programme progress and provide recommendations for improvement.

Skills

Project management skills

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Results-oriented

Education

Project management or L&D qualifications

Coaching certifications

Tools

Slack

Hive

Job description

Overview

Learning & Development Project Manager
Yorkshire/Hybrid (UK-based)
40K- 50K Basic Salary

We are working with a learning consultancy that is seeking a Learning & Development Project Manager to oversee the delivery of a large-scale, 18-month leadership programme and ongoing projects. This is a hands-on, high-impact role, ideal for someone with experience managing significant L&D or leadership development programmes. The role also offers opportunities for growth, including facilitation, client engagement, and involvement in future programmes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of a major leadership programme, ensuring milestones are met on time and within budget.
• Coordinate internal teams and client stakeholders, ensuring seamless programme execution.
• Manage schedules, resources, and budgets, proactively identifying risks and issues.
• Ensure learning interventions meet high-quality standards and client expectations.
• Monitor programme progress, providing reporting, insights, and recommendations for continuous improvement.
• The opportunity to support the potential facilitation of sessions and other client-facing activities
• Explore and utilise appropriate PM tools, such as Slack and Hive

Skills & Competencies

• Strong project management and organisational skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a small, dynamic team and manage competing priorities.
• Analytical and detail-oriented with a focus on delivering results.
• Flexible and adaptable, with a willingness to take on new challenges.

Qualifications

• Relevant project management or L&D qualifications are desirable but not essential, e.g. Prince2, Agile, Waterfall
• Formal L&D, leadership development, or coaching certifications are a plus.

Experience

• Proven experience managing large-scale L&D or leadership development programmes.
• Experience working with senior leaders or on executive-level programmes is highly advantageous.
• Demonstrable success in coordinating complex projects, including managing multiple stakeholders and budgets.

Blue Eskimo is the leading provider of specialist recruitment for the Learning and Development, e-learning and Training sectors. We provide interim, fixed term contract and permanent roles for multiple disciplines. These include Learning and Development Managers, e-learning Business Development Managers, E-learning Instructional Designers, Elearning Project Managers, Learning Technology Managers, Training Operations Managers, Training and e-learning Consultants, IT Trainers & Soft Skills Trainers.