Learning And Development Manager

Strange + Wright Recruitment Partner Ltd; South Witham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Generous holiday entitlement

Pension scheme

Ongoing training and development

Career progression opportunities

Supportive and collaborative working

Shape learning across the business

Modern, people-focused organisation

Job summary

Strange + Wright Recruitment Partner Ltd is recruiting an experienced Learning & Development Manager to shape the learning strategy across a multi-site professional services business. You will partner with senior leaders to drive talent development, career pathways and a strong learning culture.

The role combines strategic planning with hands-on delivery, including design of learning solutions, implementation of programmes and measurement of impact. CIPD-qualified candidates are preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in Learning & Development, Talent Development or Organisational Development.
• Experience delivering learning programmes from needs analysis through to evaluation.
• Strong organisational and project management skills.
• Experience designing learning pathways, development programmes and training workshops.
• Excellent facilitation, presentation and communication skills.
• Ability to build effective relationships with employees, managers and senior stakeholders.
• Experience using Microsoft 365 and digital learning platforms.
• Strong attention to detail and administrative skills.
• Professional, approachable and learner-focused attitude.
• CIPD/L&D/Coaching or Facilitation qualification, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement learning plans aligned to objectives.
• Conduct training needs analysis and identify opportunities.
• Partner with managers to create practical learning solutions.
• Design, coordinate and evaluate learning programmes and initiatives.
• Lead development experiences for apprentices and early careers.
• Create structured learning pathways for progression and talent.
• Coordinate mentoring, coaching and internal programmes.
• Deliver workshops, inductions and professional development activities.
• Support leadership and management development across the organisation.
• Oversee compliance and regulatory training.
• Manage learning records, reporting, budgets and supplier relationships.
• Monitor learning effectiveness and recommend improvements.
• Maintain digital learning platforms and resources.
• Represent the organisation at careers fairs and events.

Skills

Learning & Development

Talent Development

Organisational Development

Facilitation skills

Presentation skills

Communication skills

Project management

Microsoft 365

Learning platforms

LMS experience

Education

CIPD qualification

Tools

Learning Management System (LMS)

Job description

SWRP are delighted to be recruiting for a Learning & Development Manager on behalf of a highly regarded professional services organisation.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Learning & Development professional to shape and drive the learning agenda across a multi-site business. Working closely with senior leaders, managers and HR colleagues, you'll play a key role in developing talent, supporting career progression and creating meaningful learning opportunities across the organisation.

The Role

As Learning & Development Manager, you will take ownership of the organisation's learning and development strategy, ensuring colleagues at all levels have access to high‑quality development opportunities that support both individual growth and wider business objectives.

This is a varied and hands‑on position that combines strategic planning with practical delivery. You'll work closely with stakeholders across the business to identify development needs, design learning solutions, coordinate training programmes and monitor their effectiveness.

A particular focus of the role will be supporting early careers programmes, internal progression pathways, leadership development, compliance training and the ongoing development of a positive learning culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement learning and development plans aligned to organisational objectives.
• Conduct training needs analysis and identify development opportunities across departments.
• Partner with managers and leaders to create practical and effective learning solutions.
• Design, coordinate and evaluate learning programmes and development initiatives.
• Lead the development experience for apprentices, trainees and other early careers employees.
• Create structured learning pathways that support career progression and talent development.
• Coordinate mentoring, coaching and internal development programmes.
• Deliver workshops, induction sessions and professional development activities.
• Support leadership and management development across the organisation.
• Oversee mandatory compliance and regulatory training.
• Manage learning records, reporting, budgets and supplier relationships.
• Monitor learning effectiveness and provide recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Maintain and develop digital learning platforms and resources.
• Represent the organisation at careers fairs and educational events when required.

About You

We're looking for a credible and engaging Learning & Development professional who can influence stakeholders at all levels and bring learning initiatives to life.

You’ll have:

• Previous experience within Learning & Development, Talent Development or Organisational Development.
• Experience delivering learning programmes from needs analysis through to evaluation.
• Strong organisational and project management skills.
• Experience designing learning pathways, development programmes and training workshops.
• Excellent facilitation, presentation and communication skills.
• The ability to build effective relationships with employees, managers and senior stakeholders.
• Experience using Microsoft 365 and digital learning platforms.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent administrative skills.
• A professional, approachable and learner‑focused attitude.
• CIPD, Learning & Development, Coaching or Facilitation qualification, or equivalent experience.

Desirable:

• Experience within professional services, legal or regulated environments.
• Experience supporting apprenticeships, traineeships or early careers programmes.
• Knowledge of compliance and regulatory learning requirements.
• Experience with learning management systems and online learning platforms.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary package.
• Generous holiday entitlement.
• Pension scheme.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Excellent career progression opportunities.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Opportunity to shape and influence learning and development across the business.
• Modern, people-focused organisation that values employee growth and development.