Learning and Development Manager £75k

1st Executive; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Learning and Development Manager for a key role in a major UK Financial Services group. This position involves architecting stakeholder strategies, designing a Cost Academy, and owning the Procurement Brand. The ideal candidate will possess significant L&D experience, particularly in Procurement or Supply Chain, and have the ability to inspire change at all organizational levels. This role offers a competitive salary of up to £75K with additional benefits and hybrid working arrangements.

Benefits

£6K Car Allowance

Discretionary Bonus

Pension

Private Medical

Share Save Schemes

30 Days Holiday

Qualifications

• Strong experience in Learning and Development with Procurement or Supply Chain functions.
• Ability to translate complexity into compelling narratives.
• Capable of challenging thinking and inspiring change.

Responsibilities

• Architect a stakeholder engagement strategy.
• Design and launch a Cost and Procurement Academy.
• Own the Procurement Brand across various communications.
• Transform insights into actionable strategies.
• Lead communications for transformation programmes.

Skills

Learning and Development experience

Stakeholder engagement

Commercial awareness

Strong communication skills

Change management

Job description

Overview

Role: Learning and Development Manager

Salary: Up to £75K plus benefits (£6K Car Allowance, Discretionary Bonus, Pension, Private Medical, Share Save Schemes, 30 Days Holiday)

Location: Hybrid working and in Milton Keynes or Glasgow

Sector: Financial Services

About the role

We're partnering with a major UK Financial Services group on a critical hire. This is not a run-of-the-mill L&D role - it will play a crucial role within the Procurement function, shaping how this leading organisation engages its suppliers, develops its people, and delivers enterprise-wide value.

Responsibilities

• Architect a stakeholder engagement strategy that boosts collaboration, performance, and market reputation.
• Design and launch a Cost and Procurement Academy to raise capability and leadership impact across the function.
• Own the Procurement Brand, across communications, Town Halls and supplier events.
• Turn supplier, stakeholder, and market insights into actionable strategies and measurable improvement.
• Lead the communications and change agenda that underpins a multi-year transformation programme.

Qualifications

• Strong Learning and Development experience, having worked closely with Procurement, Commercial, or Supply Chain functions.
• Can translate complexity into compelling narratives for senior leaders and supplier partners.
• Has the gravitas to challenge thinking and inspire change at every level.

If interested, please apply asap and get in touch via [e-mail]