Learning And Development Specialist

We Are Adam; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an experienced Learning and Development Specialist for a 12-month contract to build capability and shape succession planning across multisite UK divisions. This role involves designing learning strategies, developing engaging learning content, and managing apprenticeship programmes, contributing to a culture of continuous learning and growth.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Designing and delivering learning strategies for employee development.
• Developing engaging learning content (manuals, e-learning, workshops).
• Managing apprenticeship programmes in partnership with HR.

Skills

Communication

Instructional Design

Facilitation

Education

CIPD Level 7 qualification

Tools

LMS platforms

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:

• CIPD Level 7 qualification (preferably)
• 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

Why join?

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.