Learning & Development Business Partner – People Manager & Leadership Development

D C S Manufacturing; Banbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in manufacturing seeks a Learning & Development Business Partner focused on developing people leaders. The role involves designing and implementing impactful learning initiatives, assessing capability needs, and championing talent programs, contributing to a high-performance culture within the organization. Ideal candidates possess significant L&D experience, especially in leadership development, along with strong organizational and communication skills.

Benefits

Life Cover

Pension Plan

Medical Cash Plan

Cycle to Work Scheme

Subsidised On-Site Café

On-Site Staff Shop

Ongoing learning and development support

Regular social events

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an L&D or HR Business Partnering role.
• Strong understanding of learning methodologies and adult learning theory.
• Experience designing and delivering face-to-face and digital learning solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and implementation of learning initiatives for managers.
• Partner with leaders to assess capability needs and create learning pathways.
• Design and deliver engaging learning content and evaluate learning effectiveness.

Skills

Leadership Development

Coaching

Stakeholder Management

Communication

Organizational Skills

Education

CIPD Level 5 or equivalent experience

Job description

At DCS Group, our people are our greatest asset – and developing our managers is key to unlocking performance, engagement, and long-term success. We are seeking a Learning & Development Business Partner with a specialist focus on People Manager and Leadership Development. This role is central to building a high-performance culture through capability development, coaching, and the design and delivery of learning interventions that empower leaders across our business.

As a trusted partner to stakeholders across departments, you’ll identify needs, design targeted solutions, and embed development frameworks that align with our business strategy and values.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the development and implementation of learning initiatives for current and aspiring people managers across all functions.

Partner with business leaders and HR colleagues to assess capability needs and create learning pathways that drive performance and engagement.

Design and deliver engaging, impactful learning content (workshops, toolkits, coaching frameworks, and digital learning).

Oversee the implementation and continuous improvement of the DCS Leadership Framework.

Champion our talent and succession programmes, ensuring clear career development routes for our future leaders.

Evaluate learning effectiveness using data and feedback to continuously enhance the learning experience.

Support broader L&D projects and initiatives across the organisation as part of the L&D team.

Build strong relationships across all levels of the business to support a culture of learning, curiosity, and accountability.

Skills and Experience Required

Proven experience in an L&D or HR Business Partnering role, with a focus on leadership and management development.

Strong understanding of learning methodologies, coaching practices, and adult learning theory.

Experience designing and delivering face-to-face and digital learning solutions.

Commercially aware, with the ability to align learning to business priorities.

Excellent facilitation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple programmes and priorities.

CIPD Level 5 or equivalent experience is desirable.

Coaching qualifications or accreditation would be a distinct advantage.

Why Join DCS Group?

We’re a fast-paced, commercially driven business that combines the scale of a national distributor with the agility of a manufacturer and brand owner. Our commitment to people development is stronger than ever, and we are investing in building a workplace where everyone can grow.

We offer:

Life Cover

Pension Plan

Medical Cash Plan

Cycle to Work Scheme

Subsidised On-Site Café (including free breakfast, capped at a set amount)

On-Site Staff Shop

Ongoing learning and development support

Regular social events and a collaborative team culture

Apply Today

If you’re passionate about developing people, delivering measurable results, and influencing the future of leadership at DCS, we’d love to hear from you.

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