People Development Manager

Veolia | UK; Cannock; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Company pension scheme

Discounts on groceries to retailers

Health and wellbeing resources

Job summary

Veolia | UK is seeking an experienced Learning & Development leader to design, implement and oversee strategic L&D programs across the UK. You will work with senior leadership to drive organisational development and develop Talent Programmes for leadership and corporate units.

The role requires experience in LMS/e-learning, strong project management, and certifications (CIPD/ILM). Hybrid work with regular travel to our Cannock office supports your initiatives and career growth within a global

Qualifications

• Experience in learning and development with Talent Programmes
• Experience with LMS and e-learning platforms
• Excellent project management and organisational skills
• Senior Leadership stakeholder experience is required
• CIPD or ILM certifications are desirable

Responsibilities

• Design and implement strategic L&D plans aligned with business objectives
• Manage and develop a team of L&D professionals
• Create comprehensive learning strategies and manage training budgets
• Develop leadership programs and training content
• Evaluate program effectiveness and measure training outcomes
• Coordinate UK Talent programmes delivery with corporate units
• Ensure compliance with required certifications

Skills

L&D strategy

Project management

Senior stakeholder communication

Analytical & problem solving

Change management

Presentation skills

Performance management

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/ Education/ Business

Tools

LMS

e-learning platforms

Job description

Salary: Starting from £45,000 dependant on experience plus car/allowance, bonus and enhanced pension
Location: 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 leave
• Access to our company pension scheme
• Discounts on everything from groceries to well known retailers
• Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to
• One paid days leave every year to volunteer and support your community
• Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential
• Employee 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 objectives
• Manage and develop a team 1 L&D professional
• Create comprehensive learning strategies and manage training budgets
• Develop leadership programs and training content
• Evaluate program effectiveness and measure training outcomes
• Coordinate the delivery of our UK Talent programmes
• Coordinate with our Corporate business unit heads to identify training needs
• Ensure compliance with required certifications

This 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:

Essential

• Previous experience within a learning and development role, with strong knowledge of learning principles and instructional design, including Talent Programmes
• Experience with LMS and e-learning platforms
• Excellent project management and organisational skills
• Outstanding presentation and communication abilities, including Senior Leadership stakeholder experience
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Professional certifications (CIPD, ILM)
• Experience in change management
• Knowledge of performance management systems
• Bachelor's degree in HR, Education, Business, or related field

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.