Learning & Development Manager

Medlock Partners Ltd; Ringway; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment services organization in the UK is seeking an experienced Learning & Development Manager to manage its Early Careers portfolio during a maternity cover. This role involves leading a small team, designing and improving various Early Careers programmes, and collaborating with stakeholders to enhance the learning experience. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in a learning and development role, strong communication skills, and a passion for developing others. Applications from diverse backgrounds are encouraged.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an L&D role with people management.
• Experience with Early Careers including graduates and apprentices.
• Confident facilitator with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee Early Careers programmes.
• Manage and coach a team of L&D professionals.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver learning experiences.
• Facilitate training and manage LMS content.
• Coach and support managers across the business.

Skills

People management

Stakeholder and communication skills

Organizational skills

Proactive management

Commercial awareness

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.

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

Key Requirements of the Learning & Development Manager - Early Careers

• Proven experience in an L&D role, including people management and Early Careers including graduates, apprenticeships, interns, etc.
• Confident facilitator with strong stakeholder and communication skills
• Organised, proactive and comfortable managing multiple priorities
• Commercially aware; experience in a sales-led environment is an advantage
• Passionate about developing people and driving positive change

If you are interested in this Learning & Development Manager - Early Careers position and feel your experience matches the criteria, please apply now for immediate consideration or for more information contact Kerry Norman.

Medlock Partners are a professional services recruitment specialist. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances, including minorities and those with disabilities.
We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.