Learning & Development Manager

Macmillan Davies; West Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A national company in Staffordshire seeks a Learning & Development Manager to drive a strategic learning agenda. You will lead the development of L&D frameworks and design learning solutions while influencing the organization's people-focused goals. The role offers autonomy, a company car, and a chance to elevate L&D offerings across various UK sites. Strong experience in strategy and stakeholder management is essential, along with the flexibility for national travel.

Benefits

Company car

Supportive leadership

Autonomy in role

Qualifications

• Experience in shaping L&D strategy.
• Ability to influence across all levels.
• Passion for developing people.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of a strategic L&D framework.
• Identify capability gaps and future skills needs.
• Design innovative learning solutions.
• Oversee talent development and succession planning.
• Ensure learning aligns with organizational priorities.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Creative mindset

National travel flexibility

Job description

Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 + Benefits + Company Car

Location: Staffordshire (with national travel)

Are you ready to take the reins and shape the future of L&D in a growing, forward-thinking organisation?

Macmillan Davies are delighted to be partnering with a forward-thinking national company in their search for a new Learning & Development Manager.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Learning & Development professional to step into a role with real influence. You'll be joining a business that's eager to elevate its L&D offering, giving you the autonomy to design and deliver a strategic learning agenda that truly supports its people and long-term goals.

What you'll be doing:

• Lead the development and implementation of a strategic L&D framework
• Partner with leaders across the UK to identify capability gaps and future skills needs
• Design innovative learning solutions that drive performance and engagement
• Oversee talent development, leadership programmes, and succession planning activity
• Ensure learning activity aligns with organisational priorities and culture

What we're looking for:

• A confident L&D expert with experience shaping strategy, not just delivering training
• Strong stakeholder management and the ability to influence at all levels
• Creative, forward-thinking mindset and a passion for developing people
• Flexibility to travel nationally

What's on offer:

• A genuinely exciting chance to make your mark and build something long-lasting
• Autonomy to set the direction of L&D
• Supportive leadership who value innovation and continuous improvement
• Company car included
• Based in Staffordshire with travel across UK sites

To find out more about this exciting L&D opportunity, don't delay apply today!