Learning And Development Specialist

Alexander Lloyd; Brighton; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in Brighton is seeking a Learning & Development & Talent Manager to oversee programs aimed at talent growth and employee engagement. Responsibilities include designing impactful training programs, managing the recruitment lifecycle, and championing a culture of continuous development. The ideal candidate should have at least 5 years of HR experience, preferably with Insights Discovery accreditation and a strong focus on learning and development.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in HR with a focus on learning, development, and recruitment.
• Proven ability to manage end-to-end hiring processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of learning programmes.
• Own the full recruitment cycle for key roles.
• Act as a champion for engagement and inclusion.

Skills

Strong generalist HR experience

Accredited in Insights Discovery

Design and deliver learning solutions

Skilled recruiter

Excellent communication

Energetic and solutions-focused

Education

CIPD qualified or equivalent

Degree level education

Job description

Job Title: Learning & Development & Talent Manager

Function: People & Culture

Reports To: Head of HR

Location: Brighton / Hybrid

Salary: £40,000 - £50,000

Overview

We are seeking a forward-thinking Learning & Development and Recruitment specialist to drive people growth, talent attraction, and leadership development across the business. This role blends hands-on recruitment with the design and delivery of impactful training and development initiatives, including Insights Discovery programmes, to strengthen organisational capability and employee engagement. The successful candidate will shape the employee lifecycle—from attracting and hiring top talent, through onboarding and induction, to developing individuals and leaders through structured learning, coaching, and personal development planning.

Responsibilities

• Learning & Development: Lead the design, delivery, and evaluation of learning programmes, with a strong focus on Insights Discovery training and behavioural development.
• Learning & Development: Partner with leaders to identify skills gaps, create development pathways, and support career progression through PDPs, coaching, and mentoring.
• Learning & Development: Champion a culture of continuous learning, introducing innovative methods including digital learning and AI-enabled solutions.
• Learning & Development: Facilitate workshops to strengthen leadership capability, team effectiveness, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Talent Acquisition & Recruitment: Own the full recruitment cycle for key roles across the business, from sourcing and attraction to selection and onboarding.
• Talent Acquisition & Recruitment: Develop and deliver engaging and structured induction programmes that reinforce company values and accelerate new hire success.
• Talent Acquisition & Recruitment: Partner with hiring managers to deliver robust and inclusive selection processes, embedding best practice in assessment and candidate experience.
• Employee Engagement & Culture: Act as a champion for engagement, inclusion and wellbeing, supporting initiatives that enhance retention and workplace culture.
• Employee Engagement & Culture: Organise development-focused events, team workshops, and recognition activities that drive a positive and connected employee experience.
• Employee Engagement & Culture: Gather and analyse employee feedback, turning insights into practical action plans.
• Strategic Contribution: Collaborate with the senior leadership team to align people development with business growth goals.
• Strategic Contribution: Introduce innovative approaches to people practices, leveraging AI and new technologies to enhance efficiency and impact.
• Strategic Contribution: Contribute to the overall HR strategy with a particular emphasis on building organisational capability.

Candidate Profile

• Strong generalist HR experience with clear specialism in L&D and Recruitment.
• Accredited or experienced in Insights Discovery (or similar psychometric/behavioural frameworks).
• Proven ability to design and deliver impactful learning solutions and development programmes.
• Skilled recruiter with experience managing end-to-end hiring processes.
• Excellent communicator, coach, and relationship builder with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Energetic, positive, and solutions-focused, with a passion for people development.

Qualifications & Experience

• CIPD qualified (or equivalent experience in HR/L&D).
• Insights Discovery accreditation (preferred).
• Minimum 5 years in HR with a focus on learning, development, and recruitment.
• Degree level education or equivalent professional experience.

Application contact: Please quote 51889 when calling Theo Saunders at Alexander Lloyd or email [e-mail]. This is one of many vacancies we are handling. Alexander Lloyd Human Resources Recruitment Solutions is the leading recruiter for HR Director, Manager, Business Partner, Learning & Development, Internal Communications, Talent Acquisition and Reward opportunities across Surrey, Sussex, Kent and London.

Due to high interest, we may not respond to every application individually. If you do not hear back from a consultant you have not been shortlisted for this role. Please check our website for other roles that may be of interest: www.alexanderlloyd.co.uk.