Learning and Development Specialist

Michael Page (UK); Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent Benefits

Job summary

Michael Page (UK) is seeking a Learning & Development Specialist to join our Manchester team, delivering engaging learning experiences that build capability, confidence and performance across our UK and MEA population.

You will deliver academy programmes for new joiners, coach individuals and partner with managers to shape future capability; travel to offices across the North of the UK with occasional wider UK travel.

Qualifications

• Passion for developing others with proven training delivery experience.
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills.
• Ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience delivering training, coaching or development activities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging virtual and classroom-based learning programmes.
• Facilitate academy and onboarding programmes for new joiners.
• Support development of recruitment, sales and professional capabilities.
• Provide coaching and practical support to apply new skills.
• Partner with managers to identify development needs and implement learning solutions.
• Support rollout of new learning initiatives and capability programmes.
• Promote engagement with digital learning platforms and resources.
• Travel to offices across the North of the UK, with occasional wider UK travel and overnight stays.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Facilitation

Coaching

Communication

Organisational skills

Virtual & classroom delivery

Tools

PowerPoint

Canva

Learning platforms

Job description

• Are you a recruiter looking for your next challenge?
• Hybrid Opportunity in Manchester

About Our Client

We're looking for a Learning & Development Specialist to join our growing team and help deliver engaging learning experiences that build capability, confidence and performance across our UK and MEA population.

Job Description

As a Learning & Development Specialist, you'll play a key role in developing our people through a blend of virtual and face-to-face learning. You'll deliver academy programmes for new joiners, coach individuals, support learning projects and partner with stakeholders to help shape the future capability of the business.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone from a recruitment, talent acquisition, sales training or people development background looking to move into, or further their career within, Learning & Development.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging virtual and classroom-based learning programmes.
• Facilitate academy and onboarding programmes for new joiners.
• Support the development of recruitment, sales and professional capabilities across the business.
• Provide coaching and practical support to help learners apply new skills in the workplace.
• Partner with managers and stakeholders to identify development needs and implement learning solutions.
• Support the rollout of new learning initiatives and capability programmes.
• Promote engagement with digital learning platforms and resources.
• Travel to offices across the North of the UK, with occasional wider UK travel and overnight stays.

The Successful Applicant

You may currently work in Recruitment, Talent Acquisition, Sales Training, Learning & Development or a similar people-focused environment.

You’ll bring:

• A genuine passion for developing others.
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills.
• The ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience delivering training, coaching or development activities.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Confidence delivering both face-to-face and virtual learning sessions.
• Experience using digital learning tools, PowerPoint, Canva or learning platforms.

What's on Offer

This role offers the opportunity to make a real impact on people's careers while developing your own expertise in Learning & Development. You'll join a supportive team, work closely with senior stakeholders and help shape learning experiences that drive business success.

• Permanent Learning And Development Specialist position in Manchester.
• Salary negotiable depending on experience.
• Excellent Benefits.

People are at the heart of Michael Page. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best.