People Development Manager

Veolia Group; Cannock; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Health & wellbeing resources

Volunteer day

Training & development

Job summary

Veolia Group in Cannock is seeking a Learning & Development leader to design and oversee training programs aligned with business goals. You will manage a small L&D team, develop leadership programmes, and coordinate UK Talent initiatives across the corporate unit.

The role demands strong instructional design, LMS experience, and excellent stakeholder engagement with senior leaders. The position is hybrid with regular travel to the Cannock office, offers a car/allowance, 25 days holiday, pension

Qualifications

• Essential: Previous experience within a learning and development role with strong knowledge of learning principles and instructional design, including Talent Programmes.
• Excellent facilitation skills and senior leadership stakeholder experience.
• Experience with LMS and e-learning platforms; strong project management and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement strategic L&D plans aligned with business objectives.
• Manage and develop a team (1 L&D professional).
• Create comprehensive learning strategies and manage training budgets.

Skills

L&D strategy

Instructional design

Stakeholder management

Project management

Presentation skills

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's in HR/Business

Tools

LMS

e-learning platforms

Job description

Ready to find the right role for you?Salary: Starting from £45,000 dependant on experience plus car/allowance, bonus and enhanced pensionLocation: Hybrid - with travel to our Cannock office regularly (WS11 8JP)When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources, and help it become a better place for everyone. It’s why we’re looking for someone who’s just as committed as we are, to push for genuine change and bring our ambition of Ecological Transformation to life.We know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture.What we can offer you:25 days of annual leaveAccess to our company pension schemeDiscounts on everything from groceries to well known retailersAccess to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need toOne paid days leave every year to volunteer and support your communityOngoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potentialEmployee financial wellbeing support: early access to your earned pay, savings, budgeting, financial coaching & rewards.What you'll be doing:In this role, you will design, implement, and oversee training programs while working closely with senior leadership to drive organisational development. This will also include Talent Programmes for Leadership and our Corporate business unit. You will:Design and implement strategic L&D plans aligned with business objectivesManage and develop a team 1 L&D professionalCreate comprehensive learning strategies and manage training budgetsDevelop leadership programs and training contentEvaluate program effectiveness and measure training outcomesCoordinate the delivery of our UK Talent programmesCoordinate with our Corporate business unit heads to identify training needsEnsure compliance with required certificationsThis is a real opportunity to step into a leadership role, reporting to the Head of Learning and Development. You will have management of a training budget, creating direct opportunities to impact organisational effectiveness, with significant autonomy in program design and implementation, as well as working on your own career development, with growth opportunities.What we are looking for:EssentialPrevious experience within a learning and development role, with strong knowledge of learning principles and instructional design, including Talent ProgrammesExcellent facilitation skillsExperience with LMS and e-learning platformsExcellent project management and organisational skillsOutstanding presentation and communication abilities, including Senior Leadership stakeholder experienceStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsDesirableProfessional certifications (CIPD, ILM)Experience in change managementKnowledge of performance management systemsBachelor's degree in HR, Education, Business, or related fieldWhat’s next?Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.We're proud to have been named as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for three consecutive years in 2023, 2024 and 2025. This consistent recognition reflects our commitment to our people, demonstrating that Veolia is not just transforming the environment, we're also transforming what it means to have a rewarding, purposeful career.We're dedicated to supporting you throughout your application journey, offering adjustments where reasonable and appropriate. As a proud Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to applicants with a disability or long-term condition who opt-in to the Disability Confident scheme, and meet the minimum criteria for our roles.We're also committed to ensuring that all applicants and colleagues receive fair treatment without discrimination on any grounds, aiming to create a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.