People Development Manager

inploi; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health & beauty retailer in London seeks a People Development Manager to enhance employee growth by designing impactful learning programmes. The role fosters a culture of continuous professional development and requires expertise in instructional design. Benefits include generous holiday, staff discounts, and a hybrid working model.

Benefits

33 days holiday rising to 38 with length of service

30% discount on Superdrug Own Brand Products

Company pension matching and bonus

Unrivalled Learning and Development programmes

Qualifications

• Experience in training needs analysis and programme evaluation.
• Strong analytical abilities and attention to detail.
• Self-motivated and proactive in identifying development opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain training programmes that address organisational needs.
• Facilitate workshops for diverse audiences.
• Assess training requirements through consultation with managers.

Skills

Instructional design expertise

Facilitation skills

Analytical abilities

Effective communication

Proficiency in digital learning tools

Education

Relevant qualification in Learning & Development

Tools

Digital learning platforms

Job description

Overview

Why Superdrug?
Passionate about Beauty and Health? Want to be part of an innovative, trend setting retailer? Our vibrant Head Office, based by East Croydon station is a fantastic environment filled with hundreds of brilliant personalities. We’re a team that puts our customers and our teams at the heart of everything we do. At Superdrug, we aim to be the best in accessible health & beauty, loved by our customers for value, choice, friendly advice, service and fun. Our success comes from our people – they make the difference. We’re all about personality, we have fun, and we work hard to deliver That Superdrug feeling.

Role Purpose

As the People Development Manager, you will be responsible for leading and overseeing Learning and Development initiatives for Head Office and Healthcare. Your primary role will involve formulating and implementing a comprehensive plan to support the development of our people by creating and embedding a learning culture, keeping our customers at the heart of everything we do. The purpose of this role is to enhance the growth and potential of individuals and teams by designing, delivering, and evaluating impactful learning and development programmes. This role requires a deep understanding of learning principles, a creative mindset, leadership skills and the ability to foster a culture of continuous professional development across the organisation.

You will be responsible for ensuring that all employees comply with legal, professional, and ethical standards daily. Additionally, you will work to build and strengthen relationships within all areas of responsibility to enhance engagement and participation with all company initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain training programmes that address organisational needs and support employee growth.
• Facilitate workshops, both face to face and online for diverse audiences.
• Have up to date knowledge and skill in tech and data systems.
• Work with external training providers to find the best learning solutions.
• Manage Head Office development budget.
• Assess training requirements through consultation with managers, surveys, and performance data.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of learning initiatives and recommend improvements.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to create tailored learning solutions.
• Stay current with industry trends and incorporate best practices in learning.
• Champion a culture of lifelong learning and professional development.
• Manage the Head office People Development Advisors.
• Work with the Senior People Development Manager to develop and deliver the people development strategy.

This job is a good fit for you if

• Relevant qualification in Learning & Development, coaching, education, or human resources.
• Demonstrate expertise in instructional design and delivery methods.
• Excellent facilitation and presentation skills.
• Strong analytical abilities and attention to detail.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in digital learning tools and platforms.
• Demonstrates confidence with digital skills and AI tools.
• Experience in training needs analysis and programme evaluation.
• Passionate about helping others learn and grow.
• Innovative and adaptable to changing learning environments.
• Collaborative spirit and professional demeanour.
• Self-motivated and proactive in identifying development opportunities.

Here's what's in it for you

• 33 days holiday rising to 38 days with length of service (inclusive of bank holidays)
• 2 staff discount codes for yourself and a family member or friend
• 30% discount on Superdrug Own Brand Products both in store and online
• Hybrid working patterns available depending on role responsibilities with 2 days working from home and 3 days in our stylish, modern and collaborative office close to East Croydon Station
• Company pension matching and bonus
• We offer Wagestream - a money management app that gives you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it
• Being part of more! We are part of a group who work closely with Savers, The Perfume Shop and Three UK
• We are part of A.S. Watson Group, the world's largest international health and beauty retailer with over 15,700 stores in 25 markets!
• Unrivalled Learning and Development programmes
• Enhanced maternity/shared parental/adoption leave, company sick pay and pregnancy loss and support

Hours

37.5 hours | 9:00am - 5:30pm - Hybrid working available depending on role responsibilities with 2 days working from home and 3 days in our stylish, modern and collaborative office close to East Croydon Station.

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