Learning & Development Lead: Build a High-Impact Team

Anderson Knight; Cardowan; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Anderson Knight Recruitment is partnering with a UK manufacturing business to appoint a Training Lead who will own the learning agenda and shape a strategy that drives performance and employee growth.

In this senior role you will partner with leaders across manufacturing, engineering, and operations to identify capability gaps, design programmes, and implement initiatives that raise capability and performance at all levels.

Qualifications

• Experience leading learning strategies within manufacturing or technical environments.
• Ability to design and implement diverse learning programs and development initiatives.
• Proven track record in leadership development and succession planning.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the organisation's learning and development strategy.
• Partner with senior leaders to identify current and future capability requirements.
• Conduct training needs analyses and build development plans aligned to business objectives.
• Design, deliver, and evaluate learning programmes across technical, operational and leadership skills.
• Lead internal and external training activity and manage training providers.
• Create career pathways and succession planning frameworks; embed continuous improvement through learning.
• Maintain training records and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Promote a culture of continuous learning and knowledge sharing.

Skills

Learning strategy

Stakeholder engagement

Training needs analysis

Leadership development

Budget management

Education

CIPD qualification

Job description

Anderson Knight Recruitment is partnering with a UK manufacturing business to appoint a Training Lead who will own the learning agenda and shape a strategy that drives performance and employee growth.

In this senior role you will partner with leaders across manufacturing, engineering, and operations to identify capability gaps, design programmes, and implement initiatives that raise capability and performance at all levels.