Learning and Development Manager

Office Angels; England; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist consultancy in the UK seeks a Learning & Development Manager to build and lead their L&D function. The role involves designing a comprehensive learning strategy, managing a learning platform, and fostering partnerships with educational institutions. Candidates should have solid L&D experience, excellent programme design skills, and a CIPD Level 5 qualification. This position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced, professional environment.
• Confident in designing and delivering blended learning solutions.
• Ability to manage learning platforms and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver a strategic learning and development strategy.
• Create development pathways for various roles.
• Manage and evolve the learning platform for engagement.

Skills

L&D experience in a fast-paced environment

Designing blended learning programmes

Managing platforms and budgets

Relationship-building across business levels

Strategic and organised

CIPD Level 5 in L&D or equivalent

Experience with academic partners

Education

CIPD Level 5 or above in L&D

Job description

Learning & Development Manager Full-time Hybrid 50,000- 65,000

We're working with a specialist consultancy to find their new Learning & Development Manager. They're technical, fast-moving, and people-focused. Now, they want someone to build and lead their Learning & Development function from the ground up.

What you'll be doing as the Learning & Development Manager:

• Designing and delivering a practical, forward-thinking Learning and development strategy that supports both short-term goals and long-term growth.
• Creating clear development pathways for technical, operational, and leadership roles.
• Managing and evolving the learning platform so it's intuitive, engaging, and genuinely useful.
• Partnering with internal teams to identify skills gaps and deliver targeted, blended learning solutions.
• Embedding learning into the culture
• Building external partnerships with universities and training providers
• Tracking impact through data and feedback, and using it to continuously improve.

What we're looking for:

• Someone with solid L&D experience in a fast-paced, professional environment.
• Confident designing and delivering blended learning programmes.
• Comfortable managing platforms, budgets, and external relationships.
• A natural relationship-builder who can work across all levels of the business.
• Strategic, organised, and values-led-with a genuine passion for helping people grow.
• CIPD Level 5 or above in L&D (or equivalent).
• Have experience working with academic partners or external training providers.
• Can bring fresh ideas and challenge the status quo in a constructive way.

This is a brilliant opportunity for someone who wants to make a real impact, not just maintain. If you're ready to take ownership, build something meaningful, and help shape the future of learning in a business that's going places-let's talk.

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