Learning & Development Senior Manager

Allstaff; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Learning & Development Senior Manager in St Albans. Responsibilities include leading training design, collaborating with HR to identify needs, and overseeing training resources. Ideal candidates will have a degree and proven experience in Learning & Development within financial services or accountancy. Strong leadership and project management skills are essential. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

28 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Generous pension scheme

Income protection

Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

Health cash plan

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Learning & Development within an accountancy or financial services.
• Strong leadership and communication abilities.
• Track record of delivering outcomes through a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and management of training programmes.
• Collaborate with managers to identify training needs.
• Create and maintain engaging training resources.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Influencing

Results-driven

Education

Degree-level education

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Learning & Development Senior Manager based in St Albans to join one of our clients on a full-time permanent basis.

Overview

Salary: Competitive

Location: St Albans

Type of Contract: Permanent

Hours: 37.5 hour working week

Benefits: 28 days holiday plus Bank Holidays, generous pension scheme, income protection, enhanced maternity/paternity pay, death in service, health cash plan, Employee assistance programme plus many more!

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, delivery, and management of training programmes that build skills and knowledge across all staff levels.
• Collaborate with managers, partners, and HR to identify training needs and set clear development priorities.
• Create and update engaging training resources, including videos, presentations, and written materials, and maintain the firm's training calendar.
• Oversee post-qualification training by coordinating with training partners/directors to source and organise technical learning.
• Support trainee staff and school leavers through tailored development programmes, while identifying high-potential individuals and creating personalised growth plans.

Requirements

• Degree-level education.
• Proven experience in Learning & Development gained within an accountancy practice or financial services is essential.
• Strong leadership, influencing, and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
• Results-driven, with a track record of delivering outcomes through others.
• ACA, ACCA, CTA or recognised accountancy qualifications would be a strong advantage.

Allstaff Recruitment are an Independent Recruitment Specialist based in Bedfordshire who work on behalf of companies across Bedford, Milton Keynes and surrounds to fill their vacancies and meet their recruitment needs. We place candidates in permanent, temporary and contract roles across a number of industry sectors.

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Thank you for your interest in the Learning & Development Senior Manager role. One of our qualified Recruitment Specialists will now review your application. Due to the high volume of applications, we receive it is with regret that we are unable to respond to all candidates directly. However, if you do not hear from us within seven days you have unfortunately been unsuccessful on this occasion.