Learning & Development Manager

CMA Recruitment Group; England; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent professional services firm in Reading is seeking a Learning and Development Manager to design and deliver innovative training programs. This role offers a chance to shape the L&D strategy and work in a hybrid model. The ideal candidate will have proven experience and CIPD qualifications. Join a company that prioritizes employee development and career progression.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunity to develop L&D function

Qualifications

• Experience in a professional services or corporate environment.
• Strong understanding of modern learning practices.
• Ability to design engaging training programs.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver innovative learning programs.
• Conduct training needs analysis with stakeholders.
• Lead the full learning cycle from planning to evaluation.
• Support succession planning and career progression.
• Introduce digital learning solutions.

Skills

Proven experience in learning and development

Strong influencing skills

Data analysis for strategy

CIPD qualified

Experience with digital learning

Education

CIPD qualification

Job description

Overview

CMA Recruitment Group is delighted to be working exclusively with a highly successful and internationally recognised professional services organisation, based in Reading, to recruit a Learning and Development Manager on a permanent basis. Operating within a collaborative and people-focused HR team, this newly created role offers the opportunity to shape and deliver a progressive learning and development strategy that will support employee growth, strengthen leadership capability, and enhance the organisation's talent.

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a lasting impact within a business that prioritises professional development and continuous improvement.

What the Learning and Development Manager role involves

• Design and deliver innovative learning and development programmes, including onboarding, technical training, compliance, and leadership development pathways
• Partner with stakeholders to conduct training needs analysis and create a development roadmap that aligns with business objectives
• Lead the full learning cycle, from planning and budgeting to delivery and post-programme evaluation
• Support succession planning and career progression frameworks to identify and nurture high-potential talent
• Introduce digital learning solutions and champion a culture of continuous learning and knowledge sharing
• Monitor learning metrics and provide insights to measure impact and ROI of initiatives

Suitable candidate for the Learning and Development Manager vacancy

• Proven experience in learning and development within a professional services or corporate environment
• CIPD qualified with a strong understanding of modern learning practices, including digital and blended learning
• Track record of designing and implementing engaging training programmes
• Strong influencing and relationship-building skills with experience working across senior stakeholder groups
• Confident analysing data to inform strategy and measure success
• Proactive, creative, and comfortable working both strategically and hands-on

Additional benefits and information for the role

• Permanent position with clear scope to shape the L&D function and develop long-term strategy
• Hybrid working model with 3 days in the Reading office and 2 days remote
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunity to work for a highly respected organisation with a strong focus on employee development and career progression

If you are passionate about driving learning initiatives and building talent capability in a professional services environment, this is an exciting opportunity to take the next step in your career.

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