Learning & Development Manager

Medlock Partners Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established organization is seeking an experienced Learning & Development Manager for a 12-month fixed term contract to lead Early Careers initiatives. The role involves managing a small team, designing induction and onboarding programmes, and collaborating with senior stakeholders to improve learning outcomes. Ideal candidates should have significant experience in Early Careers and team leadership. The position is based in either Manchester, Birmingham or Marlow.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing Early Careers programmes is essential.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and coach a team of L&D professionals.
• Strong collaborative skills with various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee Early Careers programmes from onboarding through development.
• Manage and coach a team of L&D professionals.
• Collaborate with People, IT and senior stakeholders to deliver seamless learning experiences.

Skills

Early Careers management

Team leadership

Collaborative skills

Project management

Job description

Learning & Development Manager – Early Careers

Contract : Fixed Term Contract (12 months)

Location : Based in either Manchester, Birmingham or Marlow

An established organisation is seeking an experienced Learning & Development Manager to lead its Early Careers portfolio during a maternity cover period. The role sits within a wider People function and plays a key part in building a strong learning culture and high-performance workforce.

Reporting to the Head of L&D, you will design, deliver and continuously improve Early Careers programmes, including induction and onboarding, apprenticeships, internships and work experience. You will act as the central point of contact for Early Careers and manage a small L&D team of four.

• It is essential that you have Early Careers experience for this role and have managed a team of experienced professionals

Key Responsibilities of the Learning & Development Manager – Early Careers

• Lead and oversee Early Careers programmes from onboarding through development
• Manage and coach a team of L&D professionals
• Collaborate with People, IT and senior stakeholders to deliver seamless learning experiences
• Facilitate training and oversee LMS content, communications and reporting
• Manage multiple L&D projects, budgets and external partners
• Coach and support managers and leaders across the business
• Use feedback and benchmarking to continuously improve learning impact