Leadership Development Manager

Sulaiman Alqudaibi Co. For GRP & Plastic Products; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading business software provider is seeking a Leadership Development Manager in Birmingham. This role focuses on designing and delivering leadership development initiatives, requiring deep expertise and strong facilitation skills. You will work closely with the L&D Director and collaborate with internal stakeholders to enhance leadership capabilities. The role offers significant autonomy and the chance to make a meaningful impact on organizational growth. The right candidate thrives in a dynamic environment and has a passion for developing others.

Benefits

26 days annual leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Pension Scheme with company contribution

Development programmes

Performance bonus

Qualifications

• Deep specialist experience in leadership development.
• Strong experience designing and delivering leadership development programmes.
• Confident in presenting to senior audiences.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver leadership development initiatives across all levels.
• Work with L&D Director to evaluate learning impact.
• Coordinate development projects with stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership development expertise

Facilitation skills

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Collaboration

Education

Coaching qualification (desirable)

Job description

Join OneAdvanced

We’re investing significantly in developing our leaders, and we are looking for a Leadership Development Manager with genuine depth in leadership development.

This isn’t a generalist L&D role – we’re seeking someone who specialises in leadership capability building and brings experience in designing, creating and delivering solutions that shift behaviour and accelerate growth.

This role suits someone who thrives in a fast‑paced environment, is energised by the variety that comes with true end‑to‑end ownership, and is comfortable designing leadership programmes, facilitating executive‑level workshops, and managing practical delivery tasks such as logistics, participant communications, room set‑up or even lunch orders. We care about impact, and that means being hands‑on from start to finish.

Reporting to the L&D Director, this individual‑contributor position offers span, autonomy and the opportunity to shape the leadership capability of a growing organisation. You’ll typically spend a couple of days each week in our Birmingham office to collaborate, co‑create and deliver high‑impact experiences.

What You Will Do

• Design and deliver leadership development initiatives across all levels, from first‑time managers to senior leaders
• Work closely with the L&D Director to evaluate and maximise the impact of learning initiatives
• Create and facilitate blended learning experiences and leadership programmes from scratch
• Coordinate development projects and work closely with internal stakeholders and subject‑matter experts
• Evaluate the effectiveness of learning interventions and identify leadership capability gaps
• Support the development of a continuous learning culture across the organisation
• Identify, source and evaluate external learning partners to ensure quality and alignment
• Manage logistics and essential programme administration to ensure seamless delivery
• Contribute to shaping the internal reputation and influence of the L&D function as we grow

What You Will Have

• Deep specialist experience in leadership development, not just generalist L&D
• Strong experience designing and delivering leadership development programmes for multiple levels
• Confident facilitation and presentation skills, including with senior and executive audiences
• A continuous learning mindset, curiosity and awareness of current leadership trends
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands‑on operational delivery
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• A collaborative mindset and passion for developing others
• The ability to translate business needs into relevant and timely development solutions
• A coaching qualification is desirable

If you want genuine ownership, variety and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on leadership capability within a fast‑paced and evolving organisation, we’d love to hear from you.

This advert will close once we find the right person, so early applications are encouraged.

What We Do For You

Wellbeing focused

• Annual Leave: 26 days of annual leave, plus public holidays and the ability to buy additional days
• Employee Assistance Programme: Free advice, support, and confidential counselling available 24/7 through Care First

Personal Growth

• Development Programmes: From Future Managers to Leadership Training, our development programmes help you get where you need to go
• Performance Bonus: Our Group‑wide bonus scheme enables you to reap the rewards of your success
• Online Learning Platform: SkillsHub! – Learning at your fingertips, anytime from anywhere. You can access our online library with relevant content for your career growth and we also offer a range of external training opportunities including apprenticeship.

Financial wellbeing

• Pension Scheme: Our plan with Scottish Widows offers 5% matched contribution by the company
• Income protection insurance: Providing you with support and assistance when you need it most

Recognition

• Performance & Talent: Our own technology platform that allows you to get real‑time feedback, conversations and goals to help you become your best self

Making a Difference

• MatchIt! – Fundraise for a cause close to your heart and OneAdvanced will match part of the funding
• Volunteering Time: Our volunteering leave scheme allows you to use your time to help those who need it
• Pennies from Heaven: donate the pennies from your pay check to help make a difference without lifting a finger

Who We Are

OneAdvanced is one of the UK's largest providers of business software and services serving 20,000+ global customers with an annual turnover of £330M+. We manage 1.5 million 111 calls per month, support over 2 million Further Education learners across the UK, handle over 10 million wills, and so much more. Our mission is power the world of work and, as you can see, our software underpins some of the UK's most critical sectors.

We invest in our brilliant people. They are at the heart of our success as we strive to be a diverse, inclusive and engaging place to work that not only powers the world of work, but empowers the growth, ambitions and talent of our people.

To learn more about working at OneAdvanced please review our career pages.