Learning & Development Manager

Global; City Of London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media company is looking for a Talent Development Manager to design and implement learning initiatives across its organization. The role requires expertise in learning and development, a strong ability to partner with managers, and experience with project management. The successful candidate will manage the Learning Management System and support talent development initiatives. This position offers a dynamic environment to grow and influence across the company.

Qualifications

• Expertise in managing a company-wide learning and development portfolio.
• Strong understanding of learning and development best practices.
• Previous experience working with senior stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver the core development offering across the company.
• Support managers in management development programs and initiatives.
• Act as the project lead for talent development initiatives.
• Manage the Learning Management System for accessible training.
• Help manage the annual development budget for maximum ROI.

Skills

Management capability improvement

Learning and development best practices

Stakeholder partnership

Project management

Job description

Overview

We want every Globaller to have the chance to develop their skills and potential and enjoy a rewarding career at Global. Working closely with the Head of Talent Development and wider team, this role will oversee the delivery of our core Group development offering, touching all areas of our business, with a real focus on helping our managers be the best they can be

As a Talent Development Manager at Global, you will:

Key Responsibilities

• Design, delivery and success of our core development offering, to include the full L&D cycle from needs analysis, design and delivery, facilitation, coaching and measuring the impact of learning activities
• Work closely with managers to support them in being great. Leading on our management development programmes and initiatives and work closely with managers to support them in driving performance
• Support the HoD on all talent development initiatives to include talent mapping, succession planning and HiPo schemes
• Management of learning.global, our Learning Management System, to provide engaging training that can be accessed anytime, anywhere
• Act as the project-lead for talent development projects
• Support the HoD with managing the annual development budget to ensure maximum ROI
• Please note that this role does not have line management duties

What You’ll Love About This Role

1. Think Big: Every day is an opportunity to push boundaries, working to bring fresh ideas to life
2. Own It: Take charge of projects from start to finish, delivering best in class learning initiatives
3. Keep it Simple: Break down learning needs into clear, engaging, and easily digestible content that resonates with Globallers
4. Better Together: Collaborating with People Partners to support with wider P&C initiatives

What Success Looks Like

In your first few months, you’ll have:

• Facilitated engaging ‘Powerskills’ sessions, receiving positive feedback from Globallers and demonstrating clear learning outcomes
• Partnered with stakeholders to understand learning needs and started shaping development initiatives that align with business priorities
• Supported the HoD in starting the process of talent mapping across multiple business areas

What You’ll Need

• Expertise and experience managing a company-wide learning & development portfolio, to include a focus on improving management capability
• A strong understanding of learning and development best practice
• Previous experience partnering with senior stakeholders
• The ability to manage multiple projects and workstreams in a fast-paced business