Learning And Development Specialist

JR United Kingdom; Birkenhead; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based company is seeking an experienced Learning and Development Specialist for a 12-month interim contract. This role involves shaping learning cultures, driving capability, and building talent pipelines across multiple locations, focusing on employee development and business objectives.

Qualifications

• Experience in L&D within a manufacturing or industrial blue collar workforce.
• Knowledge of adult learning theory and instructional design.

Responsibilities

• Designing and delivering learning strategies.
• Developing engaging, inclusive learning content.
• Leading on apprentice development and managing apprenticeship programmes.

Skills

Excellent communication

Facilitation skills

Presentation skills

Tools

LMS platforms

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06.06.2025

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21.07.2025

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Job Description:

Interim Learning & Development Specialist - 12 month contract

Are you passionate about shaping learning cultures, driving capability, and building future talent?

We’re looking for an experienced Learning and Development Specialist to play a key role in embedding a continuous learning and growth culture across multisite UK divisions.

This is more than a training role—it's about building capability, shaping succession, and partnering across HR and operations to future-proof talent pipelines.

? What you’ll be doing:

• Designing and delivering learning strategies that support both employee development and business objectives
• Developing engaging, inclusive learning content (manuals, e-learning, workshops, etc.)
• Owning and maintaining skills matrix, training completion logs, and rolling training forecast
• Delivering high-impact in-person and virtual training sessions
• Managing learning tech and systems to streamline delivery and tracking
• Leading on apprentice development and managing apprenticeship programmes in partnership with HR
• Evaluating the effectiveness of training and using insights to improve and evolve our programmes
• Supporting succession planning by identifying and developing internal talent
• Ensuring full compliance with training regulations and standards
• Managing the L&D budget effectively to maximise ROI

What you’ll bring:

• Experience in L&D within a manufacturing or industrial blue collar workforce
• Knowledge of adult learning theory, instructional design, and LMS platforms
• Excellent communication, facilitation and presentation skills

You'll be part of a team that values integrity, creativity, and collaboration; committed to creating a workplace where people are supported, challenged, and empowered to thrive.

? Ready to drive learning that makes a difference? Apply now or DM us for a confidential chat.