Learning and Development Manager - Series C Fintech Scale Up

JR United Kingdom; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FinTech scale-up is seeking a Learning & Development Manager to establish a robust training framework that enhances employee engagement and performance. This role involves collaborating with various departments to identify training needs, creating impactful learning experiences, and fostering a coaching culture. An ideal candidate will bring experience in L&D within fast-paced environments, demonstrating a strategic mindset and a passion for developing others.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a learning and development role, ideally within FinTech.
• Strong ability to influence stakeholders and create impact.
• Strategic and hands-on approach in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, implementation, and evaluation of scalable learning programmes.
• Collaborate with leadership to identify training needs.
• Own the onboarding experience and manage the Learning Management System.

Skills

Learning and Development

Stakeholder Management

Influencing Skills

Coaching

Continuous Improvement

Education

Experience in FinTech or Financial Services

Tools

Learning Management System (LMS)

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Client:

Hawkwood l People & Talent Recruiting

Location:

slough, United Kingdom

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Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

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Job Description:

Job Title: Learning & Development Manager

Location: London

Hybrid Working: 2 days in the office

Hawkwood is excited to be partnering with a rapidly scaling ? FinTech business, headquartered in London, that’s on a mission to transform global payments within the finance industry. Following their recent close of nearly $10 million in Series C funding, they’re entering a new phase of growth, expanding operations from the UK and Europe into the US ?. With this, they’re now looking to hire a new Learning & Development Manager to shape and deliver a best-in-class learning experience for all employees.

This is a brilliant opportunity to build out the L&D function ?, working closely with senior leadership to identify training needs, support internal mobility, and drive high performance across global teams.

What will you be doing in this role?

• Lead the design, implementation, and evaluation of scalable learning programmes aligned to business goals.
• Collaborate with Heads of Department and the VP of People to identify training needs and shape the L&D strategy.
• Develop engaging learning content and manage relationships with external providers.
• Own the onboarding experience, ensuring new joiners are set up for success from day one.
• Launch learning paths and succession plans linked to the career framework to boost internal mobility.
• Foster a coaching culture through both formal programmes and informal initiatives.
• Manage the Learning Management System (LMS), ensuring content is current, accessible, and impactful.
• Define and track KPIs to evaluate programme effectiveness and drive continuous improvement.

What will you need to be successful?

• Proven experience in a learning and development role, ideally within FinTech, scaling tech, or Financial Services (FCA regulatory experience would be a bonus).
• A strategic and hands-on approach, comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Confidence in designing, delivering, and measuring a wide range of learning initiatives.
• Strong relationship building skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders and external partners.
• Passion for people development, continuous improvement, and building a high-performance culture.

We recognise how challenging this current job market is for candidates, and Hawkwood are therefore striving to provide the best candidate experience we can.

If you are interested in this opportunity, we kindly request that you apply via this LinkedIn advert, as opposed to sending us an email or LinkedIn direct message. We are eager to ensure that each candidate application is considered fairly, and receives a consistent experience.

Unfortunately, we cannot ensure this standard if you enquire about a role via email or LinkedIn message, as it falls outside of our established process.