Learning and Development (L&D) Lead

Regatta Limited; Flixton; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading outdoor clothing company in Flixton is seeking a Learning and Development Lead to drive impactful training and development initiatives. In this role, you will take ownership of the L&D plan, managing relationships with providers and enhancing employee experiences. The position offers a hybrid working model, a discretionary profit share, and numerous employee benefits such as 25 days of annual leave and enhanced parental schemes.

Benefits

Discretionary profit share bonus

Pension

25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays

Hybrid Working Model

Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and curious mindset about development in AI.
• Ability to manage L&D provision for various teams.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of full L&D provision for head office development initiatives.
• Design and deliver impactful training in key topics.
• Manage relationship and contracts with external providers.
• Oversee the Welcome Induction approach.
• Grow the apprenticeship programme.

Skills

Design and deliver impactful training

Engage office teams

Manage relationships with external providers

Curious mindset for AI and tech

Job description

Do you have a passion for the design and delivery of impactful and engaging training in person, online and through L&D materials or platforms? Are you change positive and enjoy learning about and trialling different AI and tech options to help you deliver quality L&D solutions? Are you looking for a role where you can have ownership of developing and implementing the L&D plan to meet business needs and develop individual talent, whilst also build great relationships and be part of a supportive team? If so, we have an opportunity for you - Learning and Development Lead within our People team based at our Manchester head office.

• Take ownership of full L&D provision for head office development initiatives
• Design and deliver impactful training in key topics to upskill and engage our office teams/managers
• Support the retail development programme to continually build high performing retail teams
• Manage relationship and contracts with external providers of outsourced training and manage training platforms/systems
• Oversee the Welcome Induction approach to ensure fantastic employee experience from onboarding to settling in
• Grow the apprenticeship programme to provide future talent the opportunity to shine
• Explore and introduce AI, tech and modern options for providing L&D opportunities and build knowledge across sales, digital, retail and office teams

You will need to have an enthusiastic and curious mindset, interested in understanding how development in AI and systems can help us deliver outstanding development for our teams. A full job description outlining all deliverables and requirements for the above can be found attached to the advert on our careers page.

We can offer you:

• Hybrid Working Model (working a minimum 3 days in the office and 2 days from home each week)
• Discretionary profit share bonus
• Pension
• Staff discounts
• Access to company benefits website
• 25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays
• An extra day of annual leave for every 3 years' service up to an additional 2
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity scheme after 2 years' service
• Birthday hours
• Company walks
• State of the art Head Office
• A paid day off for volunteering
• Free parking
• Subsidised canteen and Starbucks
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted gym membership
• Prayer room
• Relaxation room
• Fitness suite
• Shower facilities including hairdryers and straighteners

Our Regatta Family:

The Regatta Group supplies quality outdoor clothing and accessories through our 3 great brands - Regatta, Craghoppers and Dare2b - whether exploring the Amazon rainforest, walking your dog in the local park or cycling the Tour de France, we have what you need. It's a friendly, supportive family business - a place where bakers, dog walkers, book worms, students, parents, travellers, movie buffs, foodies, festival goers, musicians and more come together to create experiences consumers really appreciate. The thing we all have in common, is that we share the same core values of Great Relationships and Entrepreneurial Spirit. Our investment in the environment: Sustainability is at the core of everything we do, and you will have the opportunity to support our Group wide sustainability committee and put ideas into action and really make a difference to the world we live in!

Diversity, equity and inclusion are at the heart of what we value as an organisation. Regatta Group is an equal opportunities employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability or any other status protected by law. Our recruitment team are happy to support with any reasonable adjustments that are needed within the recruitment process.