Learning & Development Manager - 18m Contract

Caterpillar; Earl Shilton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave + bank holidays

10% Bonus

Contributory pension scheme

Employee share scheme

Employee support networks

Flexible benefits

Travel up to 10%

Job summary

Caterpillar is seeking a Learning & Development Manager to lead capability development across the Desford and Stockton sites. You will work with business leaders, HR Partners and enterprise learning teams to identify capability gaps and deliver practical learning initiatives that drive business performance.

You will design, implement and evaluate learning solutions, including apprenticeships and early careers, coordinating delivery through internal teams and external providers while

Qualifications

• Lead the development and ownership of a structured learning and development plan.
• Identify capability needs and learning priorities with leaders and HR partners.
• Design and implement learning solutions including leadership and early career development.
• Coordinate delivery through internal teams and external providers using learning tech.
• Evaluate learning impact using data and business insight.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and ownership of Desford and Stockton L&D plan.
• Identify capability needs and learning priorities with stakeholders.
• Design and implement learning solutions (apprenticeships, leadership).
• Coordinate delivery of programmes via internal and external resources.
• Maximise value of Caterpillar learning resources and partnerships.
• Evaluate effectiveness and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Learning strategy

Curriculum design

Leadership development

Change facilitation

Tools

Learning technologies

Job description

We're looking for a Learning & Development Manager to lead learning and capability development across the Desford and Stockton sites. Working with business leaders, HR Business Partners and enterprise learning teams, you'll identify capability needs, develop practical learning solutions and help ensure employees have the skills and knowledge needed to support business performance today and in the future. Covering all areas of the business, you'll bring together operational training, professional development and leadership learning into a joined-up approach that supports capability growth and delivers measurable business value.

What you will do

• Lead the development and ongoing ownership of a structured learning and development plan for Desford and Stockton, ensuring it supports current business priorities and future capability requirements.
• Partner with leaders and stakeholders to identify capability needs, assess skills gaps and agree learning priorities that support operational and organisational performance.
• Design and implement learning and development solutions, including apprenticeships, early careers and leadership development initiatives, that address identified capability needs.
• Coordinate the delivery of learning programmes and resources through internal teams, external providers and learning technologies to achieve effective and consistent outcomes.
• Maximise the value of Caterpillar learning resources, technologies and partnerships to deliver practical, scalable and cost-effective development opportunities.
• Evaluate learning effectiveness and drive continuous improvement, using data, feedback and business insight to measure impact and enhance the quality and value of learning activities.
• Consulting: Build effective relationships with leaders and stakeholders to understand capability needs, provide advice and recommend practical learning solutions. Your ability to influence and guide others will help ensure learning activity supports business priorities.
• Training Needs Analysis: Assess current and future capability requirements, identify skills gaps and establish learning priorities. This will enable development activity to focus on the areas that will have the greatest impact on individual and organisational performance.
• Training Solution Development: Design and implement learning and development solutions that address capability gaps and support business goals. Success in this area means creating practical, relevant and effective learning experiences that meet business needs.
• Training Delivery: Coordinate learning solutions through internal teams, external providers, and learning technologies. You'll ensure learning is delivered effectively, reaches the right audiences and supports the successful application of new skills in the workplace.

Top Candidates will have

• Evaluate learning effectiveness, identify improvement opportunities and use insights to increase the impact and value of development activities.
• Make effective use of learning systems, external partners and available resources to deliver efficient and scalable learning solutions.
• Contribute to initiatives such as apprenticeships, early careers and leadership development, helping build the skills needed to meet current and future business requirements.

Pending the number of applications, the criteria for the position may be enhanced to facilitate shortlisting.

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do - but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here - we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

Caterpillar is the world's leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. We do business on every continent, principally operating through three primary segments - Construction Industries, Resource Industries, and Energy & Transportation - and providing financing and related services through our Financial Products segment. Careers at Caterpillar are limitless, we have opportunities in Engineering, Human Resources, Manufacturing, Marketing, Sales, Supply Chain and so much more. You can create the career you want. It's your time and talent, make it count.

There's more to work at Caterpillar than just the work itself. We hire smart, friendly people and it shows in our culture. We hold ourselves to high standards and make sure our values of integrity, excellence, teamwork, commitment and sustainability come to life in the way we work. We make sure our employees feel continuously challenged while also supported. We provide professional growth opportunities, including leadership programs. We celebrate the diversity of our team, while also working together as one Caterpillar. Our culture, like everything at our company, is made possible by each employee's contribution. Person by person, we create the environment we work in, and we are proud of the Caterpillar we've built.

Caterpillar has a long-standing commitment to sustainability, one of our five Values in Action. It is part of who we are and what we do. We actively lead sustainable green initiatives to preserve the environment, help reduce poverty with the Caterpillar Foundation and stay involved in the communities we help build.

Benefits

• 27 days annual leave + bank holidays , opportunity to buy additional holiday
• 10% Bonus
• contributory pension scheme - Caterpillar will double the employee's contribution up to 10%
• contributory share scheme - Caterpillar will match 50% of the employee's contribution
• Employee Support Networks - join groups that offer support, connection , and a sense of community
• optional flexible benefits including access to private health and dental care plans, EV car lease etc
• Travel : Up to 10% occasional travel to Stockton and 3PL sites may be required
• This position requires working onsite five days a week.

Posting Dates: September 9, 2026 - September 24, 2026

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply