People Development Manager

Veolia; Stafford; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental services company is seeking an experienced People Development Manager to design and lead learning and development initiatives. The successful candidate will oversee training programs, manage a small team, and work closely with senior leadership to drive organizational development. Applicants should have experience in learning and development, strong project management skills, and excellent communication abilities. This is a hybrid role based in Cannock, offering a competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Company pension scheme

Discounts on groceries

Support for physical, mental, and financial health

Paid volunteer day annually

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in learning and development is essential.
• Strong knowledge of learning principles and instructional design.
• Outstanding communication and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement strategic learning and development plans.
• Manage and lead a team of L&D professionals.
• Evaluate effectiveness of training programs and measure outcomes.

Skills

Learning principles

Instructional design

Project management

Presentation skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR, Education, Business, or related field

Tools

LMS and e-learning platforms

Job description

Overview

Ready to find the right role for you?

Salary: Competitive dependant on experience plus car/allowance, bonus and enhanced pension

Location: Cannock, Hybrid working offered, with travel as required by the operational business

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, option to buy 5 days per year
• Access to our company pension scheme
• Discounts on groceries to well known retailers
• Access to resources to support your physical, mental and financial health
• One paid day leave every year to volunteer and support your community
• Ongoing training and development opportunities

What you'll be doing

We are currently seeking to hire an experienced People Development Manager to lead our Learning & Development initiatives within Commercial. In this role, you will design, implement, and oversee training programs while working closely with senior leadership to drive organisational development.

• Design and implement strategic L&D plans aligned with business objectives
• Manage and develop a team of 2-3 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 with 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 in learning and development, with strong knowledge of learning principles and instructional design
• Experience with LMS and e-learning platforms
• Excellent project management and organisational skills
• Outstanding presentation and communication abilities
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Desirable

• Professional certifications (CIPD, ILM)
• Experience in change management
• Knowledge of performance management systems
• Bachelor's degree in HR, Education, Business, or related field

What'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 recognition reflects our commitment to our people, showing that Veolia is not just transforming the environment, we're also transforming what it means to have a rewarding, purposeful career.

We are 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 are committed to ensuring that all applicants and colleagues receive fair treatment without discrimination, aiming to create a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.