Senior Learning & Development Partner

Qodea; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading high-growth Google Cloud consultancy in Manchester seeks a Senior Learning & Development Partner. This hybrid role involves shaping employee development strategies, designing training programmes, and collaborating with the leadership team to align learning initiatives with business goals. Candidates should have extensive L&D experience, strong communication skills, and a knack for data-driven improvement. The role offers a competitive salary, numerous benefits, and a commitment to employee well-being and professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Matching pension scheme (up to 5%)

Discretionary company bonus

Private medical insurance

Cycle to Work scheme

36 days annual leave

Flexible working hours

Ten paid learning days per year

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in learning and development, designing and delivering training programmes.
• Natural coach and mentor dedicated to employee growth.
• Strong communicator with a commercial mindset.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver engaging training workshops, both virtual and in-person.
• Conduct training needs analyses with leadership for performance improvement.
• Utilise data and analytics to assess training effectiveness.

Skills

Learning and Development

Coaching

Strategic Planning

Communication

Data Analysis

Tools

Learning Management Systems

E-learning Authoring Tools

Job description

Qodea Manchester, England, United Kingdom

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Join Europe's leading, high-growth Google Cloud consultancy. At Qodea, you’ll be part of a team energised by innovation and passionate about delivering exceptional results. We craft cutting-edge solutions in data and analytics, AI, cloud infrastructure and security—driving digital transformation that empowers our customers to scale, modernise and lead in their industries. We’re driven by ideas and powered by our people.

We are looking for a Senior Learning & Development Partner to play a key role in designing, delivering, and continuously improving training programmes that drive employee development and organisational success.

This is a hybrid position based in Manchester or London with the flexibility to work from home two days per week.

How You'll Shape Our Success

In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for creating and facilitating engaging training sessions, covering a wide range of topics. You'll collaborate closely with the leadership team, ensuring our learning curriculum remains aligned with evolving business needs and industry trends.

Beyond delivering high-quality training, you will act as a trusted advisor, providing coaching and expert recommendations to individuals and teams to enhance performance and foster growth. By leveraging data and analytics, you will evaluate the impact of training initiatives, identify areas for improvement, and contribute to the strategic direction of the learning function.

What You'll Do

• Design and Deliver: Conduct dynamic and engaging training workshops, both virtual and in-person, covering soft skills, personal development, and key systems.
• Strategic Development: In conjunction with the People Lead, create and execute long-term strategies for employee development and organisational growth, ensuring alignment with overall business goals, growth strategies, and future talent needs.
• Needs Analysis: Conduct thorough training needs analyses in collaboration with the leadership team to identify skill and knowledge gaps, and determine training requirements to improve performance and achieve business objectives.
• Management Development: Working with the CPO to deliver targeted coaching and development programs to senior leaders, helping them refine their leadership skills, drive organisational change, and strengthen their impact across the business.
• Continuous Learning: Keep up-to-date with the latest training trends and methods to create relevant and engaging content for all learners.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Ensure a consistent and collaborative approach to training across the organisation by connecting with the People Operation Partners, and key stakeholders to understand training needs.
• Partner Management: Maintain a close working relationship with Google to stay updated on key partner requirements, focussing on Google certifications and specialisms and building creative initiatives to support us achieve targets.
• Data-Driven Improvement: Utilise data and analytics to assess the effectiveness of learning initiatives and highlight opportunities for improvement. Develop comprehensive reports and insights to communicate progress to key stakeholders and support informed decision-making.
• User Experience: Champion clear communication and seamless user experience, empowering new starters and long term employees to self-serve.
  
  

Requirements

What You'll Need to Succeed:

• Extensive experience in learning and development with proven expertise in designing, facilitating, and developing training programmes across a variety of delivery methods, including in-person, virtual, and e-learning formats.
• A natural coach and mentor dedicated to fostering employee growth and supporting career advancement.
• A strong communicator with a commercial mindset, adept at engaging and building relationships with business stakeholders at all levels.
• Skilled in strategic planning, with demonstrable ability to align learning initiatives with organisational goals to drive long-term growth and success.
• Expertise in incorporating gamification techniques into learning programmes to increase engagement, motivation, and knowledge retention.
• Technical proficiency in, and understanding of, the latest technology trends, digital tools, and platforms, including Learning Management Systems, e-learning authoring tools and collaboration platforms
• Proven ability to work autonomously, showing strong proactivity and initiative.
  
  

Benefits

Financial:

• Competitive base salary.
• Matching pension scheme (up to 5%) from day one.
• Discretionary company bonus scheme.
• 4 x annual salary Death in Service coverage from day one.
• Employee referral scheme.
  
  

Health And Wellbeing

• Private medical insurance from day one.
• Help@Hand app: access to remote GPs, second opinions, mental health support, and physiotherapy.
• EAP service
• Cycle to Work scheme.
  
  

Time Off And Flexibility

• 36 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays).
• An extra paid day off for your birthday.
• Ten paid learning days per year.
• Flexible working hours.
• Market-leading parental leave.
• Sabbatical leave (after five years).
  
  

Development And Recognition

• Industry-recognised training and certifications.
• Bonusly employee recognition and rewards platform.
• Clear opportunities for career development.
• Length of Service Awards
  
  

Extra Perks

• Regular company events.
• Tech Scheme.
  
  

Diversity and Inclusion Statement

At Qodea, we champion diversity and inclusion. We believe that a career in IT should be open to everyone, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability or neurotype. We value the unique talents and perspectives that each individual brings to our team, and we strive to create a fair and accessible hiring process for all. If you feel we can improve in any way, please reach out to our careers team via email at [e-mail] or connect with us on LinkedIn via our Qodea Company Page.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Human Resources

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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