Learning and Development Manager

University of Exeter Students' Guild; Exeter; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

enhanced family pay

at least 6-weeks’ holiday

sustainable travel incentives

exclusive discounts and perks

free confidential advice service

Job summary

University of Exeter Students' Guild is seeking a Learning and Development Manager to shape how staff and volunteers learn, grow and flourish. You will design frameworks and programmes that embed a culture of learning across the Guild and beyond, combining strategic thinking with practical delivery.

The role emphasizes inclusive learning, leadership development and the use of data to improve impact. It offers hybrid working and a supportive environment for colleagues and student staff.

Qualifications

• Experience designing and delivering Learning and Development approaches that meet organisational needs.
• Ability to design inclusive learning pathways for colleagues, student staff and volunteers.
• Experience implementing or optimizing LMS usage with data to evaluate impact.

Responsibilities

• Design frameworks, programmes and systems that make learning accessible and impactful.
• Strengthen leadership and management capability across the organisation.
• Create engaging learning experiences and a joined-up approach to development.

Skills

Learning design

LMS implementation

Leadership development

Tools

Learning Management System (LMS)

Job description

Learning and Development Manager

We’re looking for someone with the passion to help shape how people learn, grow and flourish at Exeter Students' Guild. This is an exciting opportunity to build a joined-up approach to Learning and Development that helps colleagues, student staff and volunteers to develop the knowledge, skills and confidence they need to succeed.

You’ll work across the organisation to create engaging learning experiences, strengthen leadership and management capability, and embed a culture where learning is valued as part of everyday work. Combining big picture strategic thinking with practical delivery, you’ll design frameworks, programmes and systems that make learning accessible, inclusive and impactful. If you’re someone who enjoys bringing people together, turning ideas into action and creating lasting organisational change, you’ll play a key role in helping us build an even stronger, more capable organisation that helps students love Exeter.

The Role

Role: Learning and Development Manager
Hours: 35 Hours per week (to be worked flexibly)
Salary: Grade D starting at £38,733.82 per annum
Contract: Fixed Term for 2 years
Location: Exeter/Hybrid

Who are we?

Exeter Students’ Guild is the University of Exeter’s students’ union, led by students for students. We’re an independent charity, offering a wide range of opportunities, services and support to help students get the most out of their unique journeys at university. This includes everything from social activities to making sure things are going well on their academic course. We have over 300 student groups and all of our work is led by, and in the best interest of our members.

The Guild is a truly rewarding place to work. Our talented and passionate staff make a real difference to the lives of students every single day, working together to achieve the Guild’s purpose: to shape an excellent student experience for all students at Exeter by empowering them to take their place in the world and make a positive difference. We are looking for people who recognise that the Guild is student-led and share a genuine passion for student engagement and empowerment. If you share a commitment to our values and want to be part of a radically inclusive organisation with a seriously exciting future ahead, we can’t wait to hear from you.

What will you bring?

• You’ll have some experience in designing and delivering Learning and Development approaches, programmes or organisational development initiatives that meet organisational needs.
• You’ll be able to design and deliver engaging, inclusive learning pathways that supports colleagues, student staff and volunteers to develop and thrive.
• You know how to implement or make effective use of Learning Management Systems (LMS), using data and insight to monitor participation, evaluate impact and continuously improve learning.

You can view the role profile here: Learning & Development Manager - Role Profile .pdf

To find out more about working with us, including how we support our students to LOVE Exeter, please visit our website: www.exeterguild.com

We offer lots of great benefits including

• enhanced family pay
• at least 6-weeks’ holiday
• sustainable travel incentives
• access to exclusive discounts and perks
• a free confidential advice service

We’re committed to helping you achieve a healthy balance between your work and home life through a real commitment to flexible and hybrid working.

We also provide access to great development opportunities, including a personal development budget for you to spend on sharpening your skills.

We’ll also help you to gain valuable experience, ensuring that you have opportunities to grow your career both here at the Guild and beyond.

Inclusion is central to the Guild. We approach our work collaboratively, empower our people and celebrate our uniqueness. If you’re driven to empower others and achieve great things, you’ll fit right in. Our people are proud of who they are and value each other’s differences, and we are committed to creating a diverse community that is radically inclusive of race, gender, age, religion, identity and experience.

Application timeline

• Closing Date: 9am 1st September 2026
• Shortlisting: 1st September 2026
• Interviews will be held on: 8th September 2026

We will contact you to let you know the outcome of your application. This can sometimes take a few days.

You must be able to provide proof of your right to work in the UK before starting work with us. We are not currently able to sponsor employees requiring a visa.

Applications received after the above closing date will not be considered.

A message from your new Manager

Elizabeth (Lizzie) Bowtell, Head of Organisational Development

If you'd like an informal chat with me to find out more about the role, the team and what we’re looking for in our Learning & DevelopmentManager, you can get in touch at [e-mail] I would love to hear from you!

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