Service Development Manager: L&D, QA & Compliance

EXL

Manchester

On-site

GBP 60,000 - 90,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan
Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

EXL is seeking a Service Development Manager in Manchester to oversee the evolution of the service desk, collaborating with offshore teams to integrate L&D, QA, and regulatory compliance for high-volume utility operations. The role reports to the Service Centre Manager and focuses on aligning site capabilities with KPIs to support the smart meter ecosystem.

You will drive cross-functional initiatives, design L&D programmes, and manage content for the knowledge hub, ensuring regulatory compliance

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field and professional certifications in QA/L&D/compliance.
  • Experience in regulated industries (energy/telecoms) and in smart metering or related services.
  • Proven track record building and delivering L&D and QA systems.

Responsibilities

  • Lead site development initiatives, including SMART Academy and progression.
  • Own content for the client knowledge hub and regulate knowledge assets.
  • Design and deliver L&D programmes for service desks with focus on compliance.
  • Use QA systems to monitor performance, conduct audits and triage processes.
  • Ensure OFGEM/SEC compliance and prepare for audits including ICO reviews.
  • Collaborate on cross-functional projects integrating L&D with QA and continuous improvement.
  • Monitor KPIs and drive improvements across the service desk.

Skills

Regulatory compliance
Project management
People development
L&D development
Analytical mindset
Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Energy Systems or Regulatory Affairs
ISO Lead Auditor
CIPD certification
CQA certification

Tools

QA tools

Job description

EXL is seeking a Service Development Manager in Manchester to oversee the evolution of the service desk, collaborating with offshore teams to integrate L&D, QA, and regulatory compliance for high-volume utility operations. The role reports to the Service Centre Manager and focuses on aligning site capabilities with KPIs to support the smart meter ecosystem.

You will drive cross-functional initiatives, design L&D programmes, and manage content for the knowledge hub, ensuring regulatory compliance

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