Learning and Development Manager

Sygnature Discovery Limited; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Sygnature Discovery Limited seeks a Learning and Development Manager at its Nottingham office. This hybrid role involves designing impactful training initiatives aligned with business objectives. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in learning strategies, project management, and communication skills. The company fosters a collaborative environment, offering excellent benefits and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Private Medical Insurance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Enhanced Family Friendly Policies

1 paid volunteer day per year

Flexible benefits to support wellbeing

Qualifications

• Experience in training delivery within Life Sciences is ideal.
• Able to collaborate with teams and build relationships.
• Strong project management skills for handling multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver engaging learning interventions and programmes.
• Evaluate effectiveness of learning through feedback and metrics.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to ensure relevant training content.

Skills

Learning theories

Instructional design

Leadership development

Communication

Project management

Education

Level 5 CIPD or equivalent

Tools

Learning management systems (LMS)

Job description

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Background

Sygnature Discovery is a world-leading integrated drug discovery Contract Research Organisation based in the UK and Canada with its headquarters in Nottingham and additional facilities in Alderley Park, Macclesfield, Glasgow, Montreal and Quebec City. Its staff of over 1,000, which includes 900 scientists, partners with global pharma, biotech and NFP organisations.

Since 2004, Sygnature Discovery has delivered over 56 novel pre-clinical and 35 clinical compounds, with its scientists named on over 225 patents. Therapeutic areas of expertise include oncology, inflammation and immunology, neuroscience, metabolic diseases, infectious diseases, and more. To find out more, please visit www.sygnaturediscovery.com.

About the role:

We have an exciting opportunity to join our People Team as a Learning and Development Manager, based at our Nottingham Head Office. This is a hybrid position, with an expectation of being on-site three days per week.

We're looking for an experienced Learning and Development professional to take ownership of shaping, developing, and implementing strategic learning and development plans that align with our business objectives.

You'll be passionate about designing, developing, and delivering impactful training programmes, acting as our internal expert in learning strategy and innovation. You will play a key role in building a culture of continuous learning across Sygnature. Working closely with the Head of Talent and Department Heads, you'll develop tailored programmes that support current needs, future capability requirements, and long-term business goals.

This role is ideal for a self-starter who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and is excited by the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a successful and growing CRO.

Main duties and responsibilities:

• Develop, design and deliver engaging learning interventions, training programmes, workshops and learning materials using range of modalities.
• Identify training needs through collaboration with department heads, performance appraisals and organisational skills analysis and needs assessments.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of learning and development initiatives through feedback mechanisms, assessments, and key performance indicators.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to develop and update training content and materials to ensure relevance and accuracy.
• Drive continuous improvement for learning and development through the effective use of technology, to encourage efficiencies through automation.
• Own and continually develop the Sygnature Academy, ensuring it is informative and engaging and learning content supports monthly themes, training programmes and learner journeys and facilitates self-development.
• Development and maintenance of a strong PSL of external training partners and coaching networks, to ensure alignment of programmes and support is tailored to Sygnature's business goals and objectives.
• Support the Talent Acquisition team and HR Business Partnering team in the delivery of an informative and engaging induction and onboarding programmes, which supports the 'arriving' element of the Sygnature People Strategy.
• Report and analyse the overall effectiveness of learning interventions and participant feedback to continuously improve programmes and measure long term impact of learning and development.

Key requirements:

• Level 5 CIPD or equivalent would be advantageous but not essential
• Coaching or Trainer qualifications would be highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of learning theories and instructional design and significant experience in the training delivery of leadership development and other learning and development initiatives, ideally within Life Sciences.
• Experience in designing, delivering, and implementing effective learning solutions for a range of audiences: both groups and individuals
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to convey complex concepts in a clear and engaging manner.
• The ability to be able to collaborate effectively with diverse teams and build relationships and gain buy in at all levels.
• Familiarity with learning management systems (LMS) and the ability to utilise and integrate technology for effective training delivery.
• Excellent project management skills, with the ability to manage complexities of high volume or tasks with conflicting deadlines.
• Confident and credible communication style with the ability to be able to collaborate effectively with diverse teams and build relationships at all levels.

Benefits:

Here at Sygnature Discovery, we take pride in offering an excellent training and benefits package. As a valued employee, you will be entitled to:

• 25 days annual leave (rising with service) plus bank holidays, and buy/sell scheme

• Private Medical Insurance

• Life Insurance

• Employee Assistance Programme and mental health first aiders

• Enhanced Family Friendly Policies

• Sygnature Group Pension Scheme

• 1 paid volunteer day per year

• A host of flexible benefits to support your wellbeing and lifestyle

Why Sygnature Discovery

At Sygnature Discovery, we embody excellence in everything we do. From pioneering research to ground-breaking discoveries, we set the standard for scientific innovation. But it's collaboration that truly defines us. Across continents and disciplines, we unite to solve complex challenges, driven by a shared passion for improving lives worldwide.

We understand the importance of creating a work environment that empowers you to thrive. That's why we have fostered a culture of collaboration and support, providing pathways for both professional and personal development. This includes a diverse range of bespoke training and development designed to accelerate both your personal and career growth.

We are committed to fostering diversity and inclusion throughout our organisation. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, neurodiversity, age, family or parental status, beliefs, nationalities and religions. We strive to cultivate an inclusive environment where all our colleagues feel empowered to bring their true selves to work.

If you're interested in joining a company that places people at the heart of its business, please submit your application as soon as possible as we will be interviewing on an ongoing basis.

If you have any questions or need further information, please contact the Talent Acquisition team at [e-mail]. Please do not submit your application to this email address

or more information on life at Sygnature Discovery, visit www.sygnaturediscovery.com/careers