Learning & Development Senior Manager

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK seeks a Learning & Development Senior Manager based in St Albans. This role involves leading training programs and collaborating with managers to identify training needs. Candidates should have proven experience in accountancy practices or financial services, strong leadership skills, and ideally relevant accountancy qualifications. The position offers a full-time permanent contract with competitive salary and benefits.

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

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Learning & Development within an accountancy practice or financial services.
• Strong leadership, influencing, and project management skills.
• ACA, ACCA, CTA or recognised accountancy qualifications would be a strong advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, delivery, and management of training programmes.
• Collaborate to identify training needs and set development priorities.
• Create and update engaging training resources.

Skills

Leadership

Influencing

Project Management

Communication

Presentation

Education

Degree-level education

Tools

Training resources

Job description

Overview

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.

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.