Learning and Development Manager

Katie Bard; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Katie Bard is seeking an experienced Learning & Development Manager to own a newly created role that shapes how the organisation develops its people, strengthens capabilities and supports career progression.

You will partner with managers to design practical learning programmes, build competency frameworks and skills matrices, deliver blended training, and evaluate impact to drive performance and progression.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Learning & Development design and delivery.
• Ability to develop competency frameworks and skills matrices.
• Experience in identifying training needs with managers and creating practical learning solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement competency frameworks and skills matrices to identify capabilities and gaps.
• Develop and deliver engaging learning programmes including leadership, management and technical development.
• Work with managers to identify training needs and create practical learning solutions.
• Strengthen performance and development processes (appraisals, PDPs).
• Create blended learning through workshops, digital learning, coaching and mentoring.
• Manage apprenticeship programmes and relationships with external providers.
• Support career pathways, internal progression and succession planning initiatives.
• Manage learning systems, mandatory training and evaluate learning impact.

Skills

L&D design

Competency frameworks

Training needs analysis

Facilitation

Stakeholder engagement

Coaching & mentoring

Tools

Learning Management System (LMS)

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Learning & Development Manager to take ownership of a newly created role to develop all development, helping to shape how an established organisation develops its people, strengthens capabilities and supports career progression.

Reporting to the Head of HR, you will work closely with managers across the business to design and introduce practical learning and development initiatives. This is a varied, hands‑on position offering the opportunity to build frameworks, develop engaging programmes and make a genuine impact on how people learn and progress.

This diverse role will entail:

• Designing and implementing competency frameworks and skills matrices to identify capabilities, development needs and skills gaps.
• Developing and delivering engaging learning programmes, including leadership, management, technical and professional development.
• Working closely with managers to identify training needs and create practical, effective learning solutions.
• Strengthening performance and development processes, including appraisals, probation reviews and individual development plans.
• Creating blended learning opportunities through workshops, digital learning, coaching and mentoring.
• Managing apprenticeship programmes, professional qualifications and relationships with external training providers.
• Supporting career pathways, internal progression and future succession planning initiatives.
• Managing learning systems, mandatory training and evaluating the effectiveness of learning initiatives.

Applicants will have proven experience within Learning & Development, with a strong track record of designing and delivering development programmes. Experience of developing competency frameworks, skills matrices or structured performance development processes is particularly important.

You will be a confident communicator and facilitator, comfortable working with managers at all levels to understand business needs and translate them into meaningful development opportunities.

We are looking for someone who combines creativity with structure, enjoys taking ownership and has the confidence to introduce new ideas while remaining hands‑on with delivery.

This is an excellent opportunity for an L&D professional who enjoys building something from the ground up, with the autonomy to shape development initiatives and see the impact of their work across the organisation