Learning and Development Consultant

Eyzon; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A large multi-functional business located in Leeds is seeking an experienced Learning & Development Consultant for a full-time role on a 12-month fixed-term contract. You will design and deliver a Career Pathways Strategy while enhancing the learning experience across the organization. This position requires strong project management and stakeholder engagement skills, alongside a CIPD Level 3 qualification. The role offers a salary ranging from £40,000 to £50,000 per annum.

Qualifications

• Proven experience designing and delivering learning programmes.
• Experience managing complex learning or people-related projects.
• Strong working knowledge of Learning or Competency Management Systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of the Career Pathways programme.
• Develop interactive career frameworks.
• Create tools to support individual gap analysis.

Skills

Designing learning programmes

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

IT capability

Education

CIPD Level 3 in Learning & Development Practice

Job description

Learning & Development Consultant

📜Full-Time, 12-month fixed-term contract

💷 £40,000 - £50,000 per annum (DOE)

📍 Leeds (Hybrid – approx. 2 days a week in the office + some travel)

⌛ Start date : ASAP in early 2026

We’re looking for an experienced Learning & Development Consultant to play a pivotal role in enhancing the learning experience across a large, multi-functional business.

This role will lead the design and delivery of a Career Pathways Strategy , working closely with senior stakeholders, people managers and subject matter experts to create clear, engaging progression routes that support performance, retention, talent development and succession planning.

Alongside this, you’ll support broader L&D initiatives including induction, onboarding and learning journeys, acting as a trusted expert and point of escalation for complex learning queries.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of the Career Pathways programme, from design through to implementation
• Develop interactive career frameworks outlining competencies, critical skills, progression routes and timelines
• Create tools to support individual gap analysis and manager capability
• Review and align training and skills matrices to support career development
• Review existing induction and onboarding approaches and design improved, engaging experiences
• Create clear execution plans to support operational managers
• Provide one-to-one coaching to people managers where required
• Collaborate with HR colleagues to develop interactive onboarding content in a variety of formats
• Provide accurate, high-quality progress updates and data to stakeholders
• Build strong relationships at all levels, including senior leadership and operational teams
• Work closely with subject matter experts to deliver agreed learning outputs

About You

• Proven experience designing and delivering learning programmes
• Experience managing complex learning or people-related projects
• Strong working knowledge of Learning or Competency Management Systems
• Ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels
• Excellent communication, organisation and project management skills
• Strong IT capability and confidence using digital tools to enhance learning
• Coaching experience would be advantageous
• CIPD Level 3 in Learning & Development Practice (or equivalent teaching / learning qualification)

This is an excellent opportunity for an L&D professional who enjoys combining strategic thinking with hands-on delivery and who is passionate about building meaningful career pathways and high-quality learning experiences.

To apply or learn more, please send your CV to [e-mail], quoting reference PR / 010426 or apply directly via the advert.