Learning and Development Manager

Onnec; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a Learning and Development Manager, where you will shape the future of employee training and development. This role offers a unique opportunity to create and implement comprehensive learning strategies from the ground up. You will collaborate with key stakeholders to design impactful training programs, manage budgets, and ensure all employees have the skills needed to thrive in a dynamic environment. If you are passionate about empowering others and driving cultural change, this is the perfect opportunity to make a significant impact in a rapidly growing company committed to diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• CIPD qualified with experience in developing L&D programmes.
• Strong project management and communication skills required.
• Experience in designing graduate and apprenticeship programmes.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver learning strategies and programmes.
• Manage training budgets and external training providers.
• Evaluate training effectiveness and report metrics.

Skills

Project Management

Communication Skills

Training and Development

Leadership Skills

Organizational Development

Coaching

Diversity and Inclusion

Education

CIPD Qualification

Job description

Job Title: Learning and Development Manager

Job Reference: EP1262298LonLADM

ONNEC Group are a leading independent technology partner and global integrator, with over 30 years experience, and a 800+ team of global experts, specialising in providing end-to-end connectivity solutions that propel organisations everywhere.

From structured cabling to managed services, our end-to-end services give infrastructure that can be completely relied on. Design. Build. Deploy. Optimise. We offer a complete solution for business connectivity.

We are a rapidly growing organisation and finding and retaining the highest calibre of people is fundamental to us for the success of our business. We work hard to create a challenging, supportive and satisfying working environment for all our employees. ONNEC has successfully achieved the Investors in Diversity Foundational Award for our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

We have an opportunity for an enthusiastic and dynamic L&D Manager to join ONNEC group and be responsible for creating and driving the L&D function/strategy. This person will need to have experience in creating and delivering training internally, with e-learning content a must.

Our Talent and Development strategy is committed to investing in future skills, building diversity and inclusion, and enabling learning for all colleagues.

You will take ownership for the planning, managing, and delivery of a comprehensive suite of learning and development solutions for ONNEC. Ensure all of our colleagues are equipped with the right skills, knowledge, and behaviours to effectively carry out their roles and meet the needs of our customers. As this function is in its infancy at ONNEC group, it's a truly rewarding opportunity to design the learning and development function for ONNEC from the ground up that will shape the way we move forward.

What you’ll be doing as our L&D Manager:

• Work closely with key internal stakeholders and senior managers to understand and evaluate learning needs and deliver comprehensive learning strategies.
• Design and deliver inspirational learning and leadership programmes, including industry role-related schemes, ranging from online learning materials to in-person learning and development sessions.
• Own and enhance our performance management process including successful training and development outputs.
• Own the training and development budget. Responsibility for choosing the most appropriate external training providers where applicable, ensuring we have obtained the best price possible whilst not compromising on quality of learning.
• Create the framework for an ONNEC Group internal, cross-functional graduate scheme and implement and run accordingly.
• Work with key partners regarding specific tailored graduate schemes.
• Own and manage the apprenticeship strategy, maximising the use of the apprenticeship levy.
• Create and develop our own internal learning and development catalogue.
• Ensure learning and development materials are up to date and relevant to ensure a seamless experience for learners.
• Own and implement succession planning.
• Create, own and deliver our talent management process.
• Work with our partners and vendors to maximise the use of available product training and also maintain our accreditations. Working closely with the projects and services team, you will agree annually the relevant accreditations to maintain and/or acquire.
• You will need to be ahead in terms of any key industry training/qualification requirements and communicate a strategy to the business to ensure we can continue to remain competitive in our industry from a training and qualifications perspective.
• Own the employee retainer training bond process.
• Evaluate the content and delivery of training including feedback from learners to ensure training meets purpose.
• Responsible for reporting key monthly learning and development metrics to the HR Director.

What we’re looking for in our L&D Manager:

• CIPD qualified with demonstrable experience in developing L&D programmes from the ground up.
• Extensive experience developing and leading training efforts.
• Proven experience delivering, designing and implementing L&D activities that are tailored to a wide-ranging audience.
• Proven experience of designing and implementing successful graduate and apprenticeship programmes.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to measure the success of the programme through metrics and proven results.
• A people person who understands the value of empowering others to achieve their potential.
• Natural ability to train and develop others within a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication (oral and written), presentation, training, and facilitation skills.
• Able to get results by influencing others and gaining buy-in to new initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to build trusted relationships across diverse range of stakeholders.
• Deep knowledge of relevant content areas, including the fields of management/leadership, organizational development, and adult learning theory.
• Strong facilitation and program delivery skills.
• Thrive in a fast-paced production environment with a passion for solving problems while being resourceful.
• Excellent organisational capabilities.
• Experience supporting diversity change programmes.
• Experience driving and embedding cultural change.
• Coaching certification a plus.
• Industry experience is a plus.

If you feel you have the required skills and experience, click apply now to be considered as our L&D Manager – we’d love to hear from you!