Learning & Development Manager

Able Bridge Recruitment Ltd; Paisley; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Salary sacrifice pension scheme (up to

Health care

Flexible working

Highly competitive salary

Attractive holiday entitlement

The chance to join an internationally

Job summary

Able Bridge Recruitment is partnering with an iconic Scottish business to recruit a Learning and Development Manager in the west coast of Scotland. You will design, implement and deliver a world-class L&D framework across the organisation, with a focus on strategic training, leadership development and measurable ROI.

The role sits in the HR leadership team, offers hybrid working and the chance to influence training models with a strong focus on competency frameworks and career progression.

Qualifications

• Strategic thinking and influence at leadership level.
• Competency frameworks experience.
• UK work eligibility and proximity to the role.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement a forward‑looking L&D strategy aligned to organisational goals.
• Identify training needs across the business, balancing technical, professional and leadership development.
• Design and deliver structured training across the business where required.
• Source, manage and evaluate external training providers for quality and value.
• Manage L&D budgets effectively with strong ROI and measurable outcomes.
• Develop and embed a practical succession planning process to support continuity.
• Support managers and employees in career development conversations and progression planning.
• Oversee the organisation’s Learning Management System (LMS) ensuring relevant, accessible content.

Skills

Learning & Development

LMS administration

Budget management

Succession planning

Tools

LMS

Job description

The Company

Able Bridge Recruitment are delighted to be partnering with an iconic Scottish business in the recruitment of a Learning and Development Manager in the west coast of Scotland.

Benefits include

• Salary sacrifice pension scheme (up to 7% contribution)


• Health care


• Flexible working


• Highly competitive salary


• Attractive holiday entitlement


• Hybrid working


• The chance to join an internationally recognised brand and make a genuine difference

The Responsibilities

The purpose of this role is to design, implement and deliver a world‑class learning and development framework that will be implemented across all areas of the business. Our client has identified that training and development models can be difficult to implement so have introduced a “licence to operate” and a “licence to manage”. As part of these licenses, employees will be mandated to complete this L&D modules.

• Design and implement a forward‑looking learning and development strategy aligned to organisational goals


• Identify training needs across all areas of the business, ensuring a balance of technical, professional and leadership development


• Design and deliver structured training to areas of the business where required


• Source, manage and evaluate external training providers, ensuring quality and value for money


• Manage L&D budgets effectively, ensuring strong ROI and measurable outcomes


• Develop and embed a practical succession planning process to support business continuity and growth


• Support managers and employees in career development conversations and progression planning


• Oversee the organisation’s Learning Management System (LMS), ensuring content is relevant, accessible and impactful


• Continuously improve e-learning provision, tailoring content by role and organisational needs

The Requirements

We are seeking a highly experienced learning and development manager who has worked at a level where influence and strategic thinking have been a mainstay. This role will sit within the leadership team within the HR team and will require diligence and creative thinking, as such we are looking for applicants who can demonstrate these competencies. Our client will be looking for an individual who understands the importance of competency frameworks and who has proven experience in delivering them.

• Our client does not hold a license to offer study support so will only consider applicants who are able to work unrestricted within the UK and who are based in the immediate vicinity.