Learning & Development Senior Manager

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

Job summary

A professional development firm in St Albans is seeking a Learning & Development Senior Manager to design and manage training programmes across all staff levels. The successful candidate will have proven strategic Learning & Development experience within an accountancy practice or law firm, alongside strong leadership and communication skills. Additionally, they should possess excellent project management abilities and a strong academic background. This is a permanent position with competitive benefits, including generous leave and a pension scheme.

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 strategic Learning & Development within an accountancy practice or law firm.
• Strong leadership and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Strategic thinking

Creative learning development

Education

Recognised accountancy qualification

Strong academic background

Job description

Summary of the Learning & Development Senior Manager role

Salary: Competitive

Location: St Albans

Type of Contract: Permanent

Hours: 37.5 hour working week, with 3 days in the office

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!

Disclaimer: This role will be suitable for someone with a solid background in L&D gained within an accountancy practice or law firm only. It is working in a stand‑alone position and so would not suit someone who has worked with a large team or on a global basis.

Responsibilities of the Learning & Development Senior Manager

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 for a successful Learning & Development Senior Manager

Proven experience in strategic Learning & Development gained within an accountancy practice or law firm is essential.

Strong leadership, influencing, and project management skills.

Strong strategic and creative learning and development experience.

Excellent communication and presentation abilities.

Results-driven, with a track record of delivering outcomes through others.

A recognised accountancy qualification would be a strong advantage but a strong academic background is essential.

Live within a commutable distance of St Albans.