Learning and Development Manager

JR United Kingdom; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organisation in Lancashire seeks a Learning & Development Manager to spearhead leadership programs. The role involves collaborating with stakeholders to enhance learning culture and drive development initiatives. Ideal candidates will showcase strong facilitation and project management skills in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experienced learning and development specialist with full learning cycle management.
• Strong track record in designing and delivering impactful programs.
• Comfortable operating in fast-paced, agile environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of leadership development programmes.
• Identify learning needs and develop strategic solutions.
• Evaluate outcomes to ensure measurable impact.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Facilitation

Learning design

Project management

Education

Experience in Learning and Development

Job description

Learning & Development Manager, Lancashire, c£48,000 to £52,000 plus car allowance, Permanent

Our client is a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation undergoing an exciting period of transformation and growth. They are investing in organisational development and capability-building initiatives and are seeking an experienced learning professional to lead the design and delivery of impactful leadership development programmes across the business.

Reporting to the Head of Learning and Development, this role will be responsible for identifying learning needs, developing strategic solutions aligned with the 70:20:10 model, and evaluating outcomes to ensure measurable impact. You will work closely with business leaders and stakeholders at all levels to embed a culture of continuous learning and drive capability uplift across the organisation.

The ideal candidate will be an experienced learning and development specialist with a strong track record of managing the full learning cycle. Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills are essential. You should be comfortable operating in a fast-paced, agile environment and have a passion for creating meaningful, blended learning solutions. Strong facilitation, learning design, and project management capabilities are key, along with a collaborative, open-minded approach and resilience to manage complexity.

This is a fantastic opportunity to shape learning and development in a values-driven organisation committed to growth and development. If you're looking to make a lasting impact in a forward-looking business, we’d love to hear from you.