Learning & Development Leader (Hybrid) - Build Capability

Edinburgh Leisure; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday allowance 32–40 days

Company pension

Flexible working hours

Paid sick leave

Free staff membership across centres

Training & career development

Cycle-to-work scheme

Staff discounts

Job summary

Edinburgh Leisure is seeking a Learning and Development Manager to lead a small specialist team and translate organisational priorities into practical learning solutions.

You will design and deliver management and leadership programmes, oversee the LMS, and collaborate with senior leaders to improve capability across venues and teams. This hybrid role combines strategic oversight with hands-on delivery.

Qualifications

• CIPD Level 5 or equivalent in Learning & Development, Organisational Development or HR, or currently working towards this.
• At least three years' relevant experience in Learning and Development, including leading, coaching and managing L&D professionals.
• Strong relationship-building and influencing skills with the confidence to work with colleagues at all levels.
• Confident facilitation, presentation and communication skills; able to deliver engaging learning.

Responsibilities

• Lead, support and develop L&D Specialists, ensuring priorities are clear and learning support is high quality.
• Turn organisational priorities into clear learning delivery plans and practical solutions.
• Lead design and delivery of management, leadership and open learning programmes using mixed modalities.
• Collaborate with Directors and managers to understand capability needs and promote learning accessibility.
• Own and improve the ELevate LMS, use data to monitor impact and drive improvements.
• Manage the L&D budget, suppliers and resources to ensure value for money.

Skills

Relationship-building

Facilitation

Communication

Presentation

Analytical thinking

Planning & prioritising

LMS experience

Budget management

Education

CIPD Level 5 or equivalent in L&D/OD/HR

Tools

ELevate LMS

Reporting tools

Job description

Edinburgh Leisure is seeking a Learning and Development Manager to lead a small specialist team and translate organisational priorities into practical learning solutions.

You will design and deliver management and leadership programmes, oversee the LMS, and collaborate with senior leaders to improve capability across venues and teams. This hybrid role combines strategic oversight with hands-on delivery.