Learning and Development Manager

Edinburgh Leisure; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday allowance

Company pension (matched up to 12%)

Flexible working hours

Paid sick leave

Free centre memberships

Training and development opportunities

Cycle-to-work scheme

Staff discounts

Job summary

Edinburgh Leisure is seeking a Learning and Development Manager to lead a small specialist team, turning organisational priorities into practical learning solutions. You’ll shape management and leadership programmes, partnering with Directors and service heads to enhance capability and accessibility.

Hybrid working at Meadowbank Sports Centre offers a flexible, impact-driven role. You will drive learning analytics, budget management and supplier relationships, ensuring high-quality, inclusive

Qualifications

• CIPD Level 5 or equivalent in Learning and Development, Organisational Development or HR, or currently working towards this.
• At least three years’ relevant experience in Learning and Development, including leading, coaching and managing L&D professionals.
• Strong relationship-building and influencing skills with the confidence to work with colleagues at all levels.
• Confident facilitation, presentation and communication skills with the ability to engage varied audiences.
• Analytical approach with experience using learning data to evaluate impact and drive improvement.
• Strong planning and prioritising skills managing competing demands and budgets.
• Experience using and improving learning management systems and managing digital content.

Responsibilities

• Lead, support and develop L&D Specialists, ensuring priorities are clear and learning support is high-quality across the organisation.
• Translate organisational priorities into clear learning delivery plans and oversee design and improvement of practical learning solutions.
• Design and deliver management, leadership and open learning programmes using online and in-person formats.
• Collaborate with Directors and managers to identify capability needs and ensure accessible, inclusive learning.
• Own and improve the Elevate Learning Management System with data and feedback to monitor impact.
• Manage the L&D budget, suppliers and resources to ensure value for money.

Skills

CIPD Level 5

L&D experience

Influencing skills

Facilitation

Learning analytics

Planning & prioritising

LMS familiarity

Education

CIPD Level 5 or equivalent

Tools

Learning Management System (LMS)

Job description

Learning and Development Manager JD

Salary - £36,498 per annum

Hours - Full-time, 35.75 hours a week (Monday to Friday)

Contract - Permanent

Location - Meadowbank Sports Centre, Edinburgh (Hybrid working)

At Edinburgh Leisure, we help people across the city get active, stay well and enjoy healthier, happier lives. Behind that work is a large, diverse team of colleagues who deliver brilliant experiences every day in our venues, communities and support services. This role is about making sure those colleagues have the learning, skills and confidence they need to thrive.

We are looking for a Learning and Development Manager who can bring energy, structure and fresh thinking to how we support our people. You will lead a small specialist team, work closely with managers and senior leaders, and turn organisational priorities into practical learning that makes a real difference to colleagues and customers.

If you are an experienced L&D professional who enjoys building capability, improving systems, influencing others and creating learning that is genuinely useful, this is an opportunity to make your mark in an organisation with purpose, scale and community impact.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead, support and develop L&D Specialists, making sure priorities are clear, work is planned, and the team delivers useful, high-quality learning support across the organisation.
• Turn organisational priorities into clear learning delivery plans, overseeing the design and improvement of practical, engaging learning solutions.
• Lead the design and delivery of management, leadership and open learning programmes, using a blend of online, face-to-face and practical resources to build the skills our colleagues need.
• Work closely with Directors, Heads of Service, managers and colleagues to understand capability needs, promote the value of learning and make sure learning solutions are accessible, inclusive and easy to use.
• Own and improve our ELevate Learning Management System, using data, feedback and reports to monitor impact, identify trends and improve how learning is planned and delivered.
• Manage the Learning and Development budget, suppliers and resources, making sure activity offers value for money and supports agreed priorities.

What You’ll Bring:

• CIPD Level 5 or equivalent in Learning and Development, Organisational Development or HR, or currently working towards this.
• At least three years’ relevant experience in Learning and Development, including experience of leading, coaching and managing L&D professionals.
• Strong relationship-building and influencing skills, with the confidence to work with colleagues at all levels and support managers to take ownership of learning and performance in their teams.
• Confident facilitation, presentation and communication skills, with the ability to deliver engaging learning for different audiences and explain information clearly.
• A practical, analytical approach, with experience using learning data and insight to evaluate impact and support continuous improvement.
• Strong planning and prioritising skills, with experience managing competing demands, resources and budgets while keeping learning activity practical, inclusive and aligned to our values.
• Experience using and improving learning management systems, with the ability to manage digital learning content, maintain accurate learner data, produce useful reports and use insight to improve learning activity.

What We Offer:

• Generous holiday allowance (32 days, rising with service up to 40 days
• Company pension (with employee contributions matched up to 12%)
• Flexible working hours
• Paid sick leave
• Free membership across all our centres with access to fitness classes, gyms, and swimming pools
• Opportunities for training, career growth and development
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Access to discounts with a huge number of retailers (saving money in cinemas, restaurants, clothing, and electronics shops, on insurance and healthcare and much more)

Working Arrangements

This is a hybrid role based at Meadowbank Sports Centre, with time spent working from home and regular travel across Edinburgh to visit venues, facilitate training sessions, and attend meetings when needed.

Closing date - Monday, 19th of October

We are proud members of the Disability Confident Scheme. We encourage applications from people with disabilities and will offer support with reasonable adjustments where required. We are committed to offering an interview to applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the job.

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