Learning & Development Manager

Dignus Group; Walsall; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days holiday

Benenden Health

Referral scheme £500

Company pension

EAP wellbeing support

Life assurance 2x salary

Blue Light Card

Funding for qualifications

Job summary

Dignus Group is seeking a Learning & Development Manager to lead the development and delivery of the organisation’s L&D strategy, ensuring staff have the knowledge, skills and support to succeed. You will oversee the design of learning programmes, coaching and structured CPD across the group.

You will work with leaders to identify capability gaps, develop internal learning offers and grow external training services, including partnerships with providers and award bodies.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in Learning & Development or Organisational Development or strategic HR.
• Experience designing and delivering classroom, virtual and blended learning.
• Experience training needs analysis and evaluating learning effectiveness.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, implementation and evaluation of the L&D strategy.
• Identify capability gaps and create targeted learning solutions.
• Design and deliver induction, mandatory training, leadership development and CPD.
• Develop blended learning approaches (classroom, e-learning, coaching, mentoring, digital learning).
• Develop leadership and management capability across all levels of the organisation.
• Support talent development, career pathways and succession planning.
• Analyze training needs and measure impact with data.

Skills

Learning & Development

Organisational Development

Strategic HR

Stakeholder management

Coaching

Education

CIPD qualification

Management qualification

Job description

At Dignus Group, our people are at the heart of everything we do.

We provide specialist residential care and supported living services for adults and children with complex needs, including autism, mental health needs, learning disabilities and physical or sensory disabilities.

As our Learning & Development Manager, you’ll play a key role in developing the skills, confidence and capability of our people across the organisation. You’ll work with colleagues at all levels, from frontline teams to senior leaders, to create learning and development opportunities that support great care, strong leadership and continuous improvement.

You’ll lead our L&D strategy, develop our internal learning offer and support the growth of our external learning and development services.

If you are passionate about developing people, building organisational capability and creating learning that makes a real difference, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

What we offer:

• 33 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays
• Additional annual leave at key career milestones
• Benenden Health plan for added peace of mind
• £500 employee referral scheme
• Company pension to support your future
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) wellbeing support
• Life assurance at 2x annual salary
• Blue Light Card access with discounts on retail, travel and leisure
• Opportunities to access funded qualifications and professional development

What the role involves:

As Learning & Development Manager, you’ll lead the development and delivery of our L&D strategy, ensuring our people have the knowledge, skills and support they need to succeed.

This includes:

• Leading the design, implementation and evaluation of the Dignus Group Learning & Development strategy
• Identifying organisational capability gaps and creating targeted learning and development solutions
• Designing and delivering learning programmes, including induction, mandatory training, leadership development and CPD
• Developing blended learning approaches using classroom learning, e-learning, coaching, mentoring and digital learning
• Developing leadership and management capability across all levels of the organisation
• Supporting talent development, career pathways, succession planning and internal progression
• Conducting training needs analysis and using data to measure the impact of learning
• Supporting organisational development, culture improvement and change initiatives
• Creating a culture of continuous learning and knowledge sharing
• Developing capability frameworks that identify the knowledge, skills and behaviours required across the organisation
• Linking learning and development initiatives to performance and organisational outcomes
• Developing and growing Dignus Group's external learning and development offer
• Creating commercial training products, programmes and resources for external partners and customers
• Supporting the delivery of external training and consultancy services
• Building strong relationships with training providers and awarding organisations
• Managing L&D budgets and external funding streams
• Leading, coaching and developing members of the L&D team
• Producing reports and management information for senior leaders and the Executive Team
• Ensuring learning provision remains high quality, compliant and aligned with organisational priorities

What we're looking for:

We welcome applications from experienced Learning & Development Managers, Organisational Development professionals or Strategic HR professionals who are ready to take on a varied and influential role.

You may be a great fit if you have:

• Significant experience in Learning & Development, Organisational Development or a strategic HR role
• Experience designing and delivering classroom, virtual and blended learning programmes
• Experience conducting training needs analysis and evaluating learning effectiveness
• Experience using data and insight to measure impact and inform decision-making
• Strong coaching, influencing and stakeholder management skills
• Experience working with senior leaders and frontline teams
• A values-driven approach and a commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
• A resilient and adaptable approach in a fast-paced environment
• Experience leading, managing or developing an L&D team
• A CIPD qualification or equivalent and/or a management qualification would be desirable.
• Experience of apprenticeships, vocational qualifications, organisational transformation or developing external training services would also be advantageous.
• You’ll need to be confident, credible and able to build strong relationships across all levels of the organisation. Most importantly, you’ll be passionate about helping people learn, develop and reach their potential.

Dignus Group is a Disability Confident employer. We welcome applications from people with disabilities and can offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and within the workplace.

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