Learning & Development Manager- Early Careers - FTC

Softcat; Marlow; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology solutions company in the UK is seeking a Learning & Development Manager to drive Early Careers programmes, mentor L&D staff, and collaborate on employee onboarding. The ideal candidate should possess strong leadership, communication, and collaboration skills, with a passion for a continuous learning culture. This role offers hybrid working with 3 days in the office and 2 days from home.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Learning & Development, with a passion for continuous learning.
• Inclusive people leadership skills to support and mentor diverse teams.
• Strong collaboration and communication abilities across all levels.
• Confident in delivering engaging learning experiences.
• A proactive and innovative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Early Careers Team managing programmes like Induction and Apprenticeships.
• Develop and mentor a team of L&D Consultants.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for onboarding experiences.
• Oversee communications and reporting for L&D programmes.
• Support budget management and measure impact of investments.
• Drive continuous improvement through coaching and stakeholder engagement.

Skills

Learning & Development experience

People leadership skills

Collaboration abilities

Communication skills

Engaging learning experiences

Growth-oriented mindset

Job description

Overview

THIS IS A 12 MONTH FIXED TERM CONTRACT

Do you want to make change happen by joining a team that never stands still? Do you enjoy working as part of an enthusiastic, passionate, and collaborative team? Join our Learning & Development Team

Softcat's Learning & Development team sits within a wider People & Property department consisting of People Operations, People Business Partners, Reward, Talent Acquisition, Diversity & Inclusion and Employee Engagement. The purpose of the L&D team is to champion a learning culture that empowers employees to reach their potential and drive high performance at Softcat. The L&D team plays an influential part in our business, ensuring that Softcat succeeds through our people

Success. The Softcat Way.

It's an exciting time to be at Softcat, one of the UK's most successful technology solutions businesses. We help customers to use technology to succeed, by putting our employees first. We've reached the £1 billion+ pa revenue milestone, opened our first office outside the UK and picked up a series of industry awards. We've got even bigger plans for the future. So, if you share our drive and ambition, get ready to achieve more from your career.

Nurturing Talent, Driving Innovation

The Learning & Development Manager, reporting to the Head of L&D, leads the design, delivery, and ongoing improvement of Early Careers programmes, including Induction, Onboarding, Apprenticeships, Internships, and Work Experience.

Responsibilities

• Leading the Early Careers Team as the strategic point of contact, overseeing programmes such as Induction, Onboarding, Apprenticeships, Internships, and Work Experience
• Managing and developing a team of L&D Consultants and Coordinators, setting objectives, mentoring, and supporting programme delivery
• Collaborating cross‑functionally with People & Property and IT to ensure seamless onboarding and development experiences
• Overseeing communications, reporting, and content management for Early Careers programmes, including LMS updates and training facilitation
• Supporting the Head of L&D with budget oversight and measuring the impact of learning investments
• Driving continuous improvement through coaching, stakeholder engagement, external partnerships, and strategic L&D initiatives

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Learning & Development, with a passion for continuous learning and embracing new challenges.
• Inclusive people leadership skills, with the ability to support, mentor, and empower diverse teams.
• Strong collaboration and communication abilities, building positive relationships across all levels and backgrounds.
• Confident in delivering engaging learning experiences through varied methods, while managing multiple priorities effectively.
• A proactive, growth-oriented mindset with a focus on innovation, quality, and helping others think differently.

Flexibility

• Hybrid working – 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home
• Working flexible hours - flexing the times you start and finish during the day
• Flexibility around school pick up and drop offs

Working with us

Wherever you work, we want you to experience the freedom and autonomy to realise your potential. You will feel supported by a team that celebrates individuality, encourages different perspectives, and embraces every background.

Join us

To become part of the success story, please apply now.

If you have a disability or neurodiversity, we can provide support or adjustments that you may need throughout our recruitment process or any mitigating circumstance you wish for us to consider. Any information you share on your application will be treated in confidence. You can find out more about life at Softcat and our commitments to diversity and inclusion at jobs.softcat.com/jobs/our-culture/

Here at Softcat, we don't prohibit the use of AI (artificial intelligence) in our application process, as we understand how far it can go to creating a truly equitable candidate experience. That being said, as a culture-driven organisation, we believe that the genuine essence of each person is what truly matters, so we highly encourage you to be as authentically you as possible when submitting your application to showcase your true and whole self.