Leadership Development Manager

PLC D&G Group Limited; Wimbledon; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual discretionary bonus

Hybrid working

25 days leave + holidays

Pension scheme

Health cash plan

Training opportunities

Employee discounts

Job summary

Domestic & General is seeking a Leadership Development Manager on a 12-month fixed term maternity cover. The role is hybrid with office days in Wimbledon.

You will lead leadership development programmes, influence design and deliver improvements across leadership populations, and work with senior leaders to enhance capability. You’ll manage coaching and mentoring, evaluate impact with data, and stay abreast of trends to inform priorities.

Qualifications

• Experience designing, delivering and evaluating leadership development programmes.
• Strong knowledge of leadership development and adult learning.
• Ability to translate capability needs into practical development solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead a portfolio of leadership development activity aligned to the roadmap.
• Design, deliver and manage D&G’s leadership programmes with best practice insights.
• Develop leadership journeys across populations and levels.
• Evolve coaching and mentoring offerings to meet organisational needs.
• Collaborate with leaders to address team effectiveness and performance.
• Evaluate programmes using data and feedback to drive improvements.
• Keep up with external trends and translate into practical improvements.

Skills

Leadership development

Adult learning

Stakeholder management

Coaching

Data analysis

Project management

Job description

Leadership Development Manager

Location: Hybrid working at our office in Wimbledon 1-2 times per week

Contract: 12 month fixed term contract maternity cover

Salary: Competitive

What you’ll be doing:

Lead a portfolio of leadership development activity, shaping learning outcomes and delivery approaches in line with D&G’s leadership development roadmap and business needs

Lead the design, delivery and ongoing management of D&G’s leadership programmes, drawing on business needs, participant experience, best practice and external insight

Develop and continuously improve leadership journeys, ensuring programmes and interventions provide a joined-up experience across different leadership populations and levels

Manage and evolve D&G’s coaching and mentoring offer, ensuring it responds to organisational needs and delivers a high-quality experience for participants

Work with leaders and stakeholders to understand leadership and team effectiveness challenges, recommending and delivering appropriate development interventions to support individual, team and organisational performance

Embed D&G’s leadership qualities and expectations across leadership development activity, Evaluate the effectiveness of programmes and interventions, using data, feedback and insight to identify opportunities for improvement and inform future priorities

Keep up to date with external research, trends and best practice, translating relevant insight into practical improvements to D&G’s leadership development approach

Provide leadership development expertise to wider Talent, Leadership and Inclusivity initiatives and projects, contributing to the delivery of agreed priorities

What you’ll bring:

Experience designing, delivering and evaluating leadership development programmes and initiatives. Strong knowledge of leadership development and adult learning, and experience of applying this to practical business challenges Experience across areas such as team effectiveness, coaching and skills development Ability to partner with senior leaders and stakeholders to understand capability needs and translate them into practical development solutions. Strong relationship-building and influencing skills, with the confidence to coach, advise and constructively challenge leaders. Experience managing multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment. Confidence using data, insight and feedback to evaluate effectiveness and continuously improve development activity. A genuine passion for developing leaders and helping individuals and teams perform at their best

We offer lots of great benefits! Some of which include:

• Competitive salary and annual discretionary bonus
• 25 days annual leave plus bank/public holidays, as well as an annual option to buy up to 5 additional days of annual leave
• Training opportunities as well as clearly defined career progression
• Health cash plan – employer funded cover to enable you to claim money back on essential healthcare costs, including dental, optical, physiotherapy and many more.
• Cover also includes unlimited access to a 24/7 virtual GP service
• Attractive company pension scheme
• Life assurance – employer funded cover of 4x basic salary
• Dedicated online benefit portal offering access to saving and lending facilities, financial wellbeing and support services: Salary Finance – access to savings and borrowing through payroll
• Car Leasing – access to a carbon neutral salary sacrifice car leasing scheme, with an all-inclusive monthly cost covering all charge, taxes, insurance, repairs and maintenance on a range of brand-new vehicles
• Travel Loans – interest free loans to help spread the cost of annual travel tickets
• Cycle to Work – tax efficient bike and cycling equipment worth up to £1,000
• Health & Wellbeing – discounted gym membership, online virtual workout sessions, online culinary classes
• OnHand – Giving you the opportunity to be an Eco & Social volunteer via a handy app. Volunteer individually or in groups to get involved in Youth Mentoring, Food Poverty, Homelessness & Elderly help.
• Employee Assistance Programme – specialist advice and support on issues such as finance, relationships, illness and family issues
• Free Domestic & General protection plan – one free plan each year with access to discounted rates of up to 50% on additional plans, including referrals for family and friends
• Employee discounts – with a range of discounts for 100s of online and high street retailers

Domestic & General are an equal opportunities employer which means we treat people fairly. We welcome applications from all suitably skilled persons regardless of their gender, age, race, disability, ethnic background, religion/belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or marital/family status.

Please note that we have a thorough referencing process, which includes criminal record checks. At Domestic & General, we are proud of our 100-year legacy and excited about our future growth plans. We are expanding our horizons, entering new markets and territories internationally and we need your expertise to help us on the journey. For over 100 years, Domestic & General has been a trusted provider of aftercare for domestic appliances for over 16 million customers. You'll have tailored support and training throughout your time at Domestic & General, allowing clear career progression in the direction you choose. We're transforming a 100-year-old business into a tech-driven platform with a global reach. But to do that, we'll need a range of skills from all walks of life. Think you can help?