Learning & Development Manager – Early Careers and Future Talent

JR United Kingdom; Bradley Stoke; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organisation in the UK seeks a Learning & Development Manager to enhance its Early Careers and Future Talent strategy. This role involves designing impactful graduate and apprenticeship programmes while managing a team of Learning Partners, shaping the future workforce in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience designing and delivering graduate and apprentice development programmes.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills – able to influence across all levels.
• Experience managing apprenticeship levy processes is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Own and evolve the Early Careers strategy for graduates and apprentices.
• Design and deliver high-impact learning journeys for graduates and apprentices.
• Manage relationships with universities and training providers.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Commercial acumen

Coaching

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Client:

LHH

Location:

bradley stoke, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

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Job Description:

Learning & Development Manager – Early Careers and Future Talent

Bristol

Are you passionate about shaping the future workforce? Do you have a track record of designing and delivering impactful graduate and apprenticeship development programmes? We're looking for an experienced Learning & Development Manager to lead our Early Careers and Future Talent agenda.

About the Role

This is a key role within the People team, responsible for shaping and delivering the early careers strategy that drives the attraction, development and retention of our emerging talent. You’ll lead the design, delivery and continuous improvement of Graduates (c.25 per year) and Apprenticeship programmes (c.300–400 per year), ensuring they are aligned with business needs and offer an outstanding experience.

You’ll manage and coach two Learning Partners and collaborate with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders to build future-ready capability across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and evolve the Early Careers strategy across graduates, apprenticeships and work placements
• Design and deliver structured, high-impact learning journeys for graduates and apprentices
• Partner with business leaders, HR and external providers to ensure programmes are aligned with capability needs
• Manage relationships with universities, training providers and apprenticeship bodies
• Coach and develop a high-performing team of two Learning Partners
• Monitor programme effectiveness through data, feedback and outcomes – driving continuous improvement
• Ensure compliance with apprenticeship levy and funding requirements

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience designing and delivering graduate and apprentice development programmes
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills – able to influence across all levels
• Commercial acumen and strategic mindset, with the ability to align learning to business outcomes
• Inspirational people manager with a coaching style
• Experience managing apprenticeship levy processes and partnerships (desirable)
• A passion for early careers and a drive to shape the talent of tomorrow

Why Join Us?

My client is an organisation committed to people development and future talent. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to make a tangible, lasting impact. You'll work in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment where your ideas and expertise will be valued and trusted.