Learning & Enablement Lead — Build a New Function (Hybrid)

Ex-Mil Recruitment Limited; Knutsford; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangements

25 days' annual leave

Private healthcare and dental cover

Employee wellbeing and support

Company pension scheme

Free on-site parking

Free access to on-site gym

Job summary

Ex-Mil Recruitment Limited is seeking a Learning & Enablement Manager in Knutsford, Cheshire (near Manchester). Hybrid after a 3-month probation, with a chance to shape a new function and build learning programmes to boost capabilities across the business.

The role combines strategic thinking with hands-on delivery, owning learning strategy, content creation, LMS management and certification pathways to accelerate employee and partner success in a growing technology environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Learning & Development, Training Management, Enablement or Instructional Design.
• Strong track record designing, developing and implementing effective training programmes.
• Experience creating certification pathways, competency frameworks or assessment programmes.
• Hands-on experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS), including selection, implementation or management.
• Ability to simplify complex technical information into engaging learning materials.
• Excellent communication, organisation and project management skills.
• Strong stakeholder management across multiple teams.
• Experience establishing new learning processes, frameworks or programmes.
• Proactive, organised and self-motivated approach, with ability to manage both strategic priorities and day-to-day delivery.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a learning and enablement strategy aligned with wider business objectives.
• Build a structured learning framework that supports employees, customers and external partners.
• Identify skills gaps and training needs across different teams and audiences.
• Establish learning standards, processes and best practices.
• Introduce measurable objectives to assess the effectiveness of training programmes.
• Design, develop and maintain engaging learning programmes, training materials and structured curricula.
• Transform complex technical and commercial information into clear, accessible learning content.
• Create a variety of training resources, including e-learning modules, workshops, presentations, playbooks, assessments and practical guides.
• Ensure training content remains accurate, relevant and up to date.
• Develop scalable onboarding programmes that help new learners become confident and productive quickly.
• Design and introduce certification programmes and structured learning pathways.
• Develop assessments to measure knowledge, competency and learner progress.
• Establish processes for certification management, reporting and renewals.
• Monitor certification completion rates and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Evaluate and recommend suitable Learning Management Systems (LMS) and other learning technologies.
• Support the implementation and ongoing management of learning platforms.
• Ensure systems provide an effective and user-friendly learning experience.
• Use reporting and analytics to track engagement, performance and training effectiveness.
• Deliver training sessions, workshops and enablement programmes where required.
• Work closely with internal subject matter experts to develop and deliver high-quality learning experiences.
• Collaborate with key departments to ensure training initiatives support operational and commercial priorities.
• Encourage engagement and adoption of learning programmes across the business and its partner network.
• Continuously improve training programmes through feedback, performance data and evolving business needs.

Skills

Learning & Development

Training Management

Enablement

Instructional Design

Tools

LMS

Job description

Ex-Mil Recruitment Limited is seeking a Learning & Enablement Manager in Knutsford, Cheshire (near Manchester). Hybrid after a 3-month probation, with a chance to shape a new function and build learning programmes to boost capabilities across the business.

The role combines strategic thinking with hands-on delivery, owning learning strategy, content creation, LMS management and certification pathways to accelerate employee and partner success in a growing technology environment.