Learning & Development Manager

Alexander Mae HR Ltd; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm in Bristol is looking for a Learning & Development Manager to oversee the L&D team and manage training initiatives. The ideal candidate will have experience in employee engagement roles and strong project management skills. This position offers a salary of £38,000 FTE with benefits including 25 days of annual leave, hybrid working arrangements, and various development opportunities.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Opportunities for personal and professional development

Bonus and health benefits

Wellbeing support and recognition schemes

Qualifications

• Experience in Learning & Development or employee engagement roles.
• Strong relationship-building skills with managers and colleagues.
• Comfortable managing projects, budgets, and small teams.

Responsibilities

• Managing the L&D team and external suppliers.
• Project managing internal L&D initiatives.
• Delivering technical and development training.

Skills

Experience in Learning & Development

Strong relationship-building skills

Project management

Budget management

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Tools

MetaCompliance

PageTiger

Job description

The Company

We are a leading professional services firm committed to creating a people‑centred and inclusive workplace. We focus on employee engagement and development, valuing personal and professional growth and fostering a collaborative environment across our workforce.

The Role

Reporting to the Head of People & Culture, duties will include:

• Managing the L&D team and external suppliers, ensuring delivery of high‑quality services within budget and SLA expectations.
• Project managing internal L&D initiatives, ensuring timely and efficient delivery.
• Delivering technical and development training aligned to business needs, utilising digital tools where appropriate.
• Overseeing the apprenticeship programme and early careers training.
• Managing training budgets.
• Contributing to wider people vision projects, ensuring all initiatives support a positive workplace culture and the ongoing development of employees.
• Taking day‑to‑day responsibility for the L&D service, escalating challenges as needed.

The Person

• Experience in Learning & Development or employee engagement roles.
• Strong relationship‑building skills with managers, senior leaders, and colleagues.
• Comfortable managing projects, budgets and small teams.
• Competent in Microsoft Office; familiarity with MetaCompliance and PageTiger is desirable.
• Enthusiastic and proactive.
• Passionate about employee development and creating a people‑centred workplace.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary: £38,000 FTE (£22,800 pro‑rata for 0.6 PTE).
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays (pro‑rated), plus up to 1.5 extra days at Christmas.
• Hybrid working (circa one day a week in the office).
• Opportunities for personal and professional development.
• Bonus, life assurance 3x salary, health cash plan, cycle‑to‑work scheme, health screening at reduced rates, active social and charity committees, wellbeing support and people recognition schemes.