Learning and Development Manager

JR United Kingdom; Middlesbrough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading organization seeks a part-time Learning & Development Manager to shape the future of their workforce. The role involves designing and implementing strategic L&D initiatives, collaborating with leadership, and driving organizational improvement through effective learning solutions.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in delivering L&D initiatives.
• Strong project management and strategic thinking skills.
• Expertise in evaluating learning effectiveness.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and implementation of L&D initiatives.
• Design and deliver learning solutions based on organisational needs.
• Oversee the staff survey process for meaningful responses.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Stakeholder Engagement

Creative Mindset

Data Evaluation

Continuous Improvement

Job description

Learning & Development Manager

Location: York

Contract: Part-Time, Permanent

Hours: 22.5 hrs a week – exact days and hours to be agreed with the successful candidate

We are seeking an experienced Learning & Development Manager to help shape the future of the JRF workforce and support the delivery of their People Plan.

About the Role

This is a unique standalone opportunity for an experienced L&D professional to play an integral role in shaping and modernising JRF’s approach to learning and development. You will be responsible for designing and delivering a range of strategic and operational L&D initiatives across JRF—supporting a diverse workforce of approximately 160 people.

You’ll work closely with senior leaders, Group Shared Services, and the Union partners, delivering multiple workstreams and ensuring the People Plan translates into meaningful action.

You must be happy and comfortable with focusing on getting the basics right and in place first. Before being able to fully unleash your creativity!

Key Responsibilities

• Review existing related processes – identifying whether they are fit for purpose and making appropriate changes if not
• Lead the development and implementation of L&D initiatives within the People Plan, setting and tracking KPIs to measure impact
• Design and deliver a forward-thinking schedule of learning solutions that meet organisational and individual development needs
• Oversee the staff survey process, and work with senior leader and People Team colleagues to ensure meaningful action is taken in response to results
• Develop and implement a strategic HR communications and engagement plan
• Manage the induction programme and mandatory training across JRF
• Identify, design, and deliver management and leadership development interventions
• Maximise the use of the Apprenticeship Levy
• Support wellbeing initiatives in partnership with our EDI team
• Contribute to organisation development and succession planning strategies
• Maintain and develop a fit-for-purpose appraisal system

About You

• A proven track record of delivering a broad range of L&D initiatives
• Strong project management skills with the ability to lead multiple workstreams
• Strategic and operational agility—comfortable shifting between big-picture thinking and hands-on delivery
• Expertise in evaluating learning effectiveness using qualitative and quantitative data
• Excellent communication, facilitation and stakeholder engagement skills
• A creative and innovative mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement
• A strong personal commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

Interested?

If you're ready to make a real impact and help shape the future of JRF’s learning culture, we’d love to hear from you.

Please apply with your up-to-date CV via email: [emailprotected] quoting reference PR/010369