Strategic L&D Manager - Admissions & Growth

Berkeley School of Business, Arts & Sciences; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

BERKELEY SCHOOL OF BUSINESS, ARTS & SCIENCES is hiring a Learning and Development Manager to lead training programme delivery, admissions growth, talent development, and business expansion initiatives in a dynamic academic environment.

The role blends strategic admissions leadership with corporate training management and aims to build scalable talent pipelines, drive revenue growth, and ensure high quality programme delivery aligned with market needs.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Admissions Leadership: Oversee and optimise the full admissions lifecycle from enquiry to enrolment, implement growth strategies, and monitor KPIs to improve conversion rates and candidate experience.
• Training & Programme Management: Lead the design, development, and execution of professional training programmes, ensuring alignment with market demand, quality standards, and accreditation requirements.
• Business Development & Revenue Growth: Drive business development initiatives, build strategic partnerships, lead proposals and negotiations, and convert opportunities into long-term revenue streams.
• Corporate Training & Client Engagement: Manage corporate training solutions, advise clients on customised learning programmes, and maintain strong stakeholder relationships.
• Talent Pool & Workforce Pipeline Development: Establish and manage a centralised talent database, implement structured sourcing strategies, and support hiring needs through talent mapping and workforce planning.
• CRM & Data Management: Maintain and optimise CRM systems to track admissions, leads, and candidate pipelines while enabling data-driven decision-making.
• Learning & Development Leadership: Develop and execute L&D strategies, conduct training needs analysis, and introduce innovative delivery models to enhance learning outcomes.
• HR Management & Organisational Development: Oversee recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and HR compliance while supporting organisational structuring and employee development.
• Stakeholder & Partnership Management: Build and maintain relationships with corporates, institutions, and internal teams to support growth and operational efficiency.
• Compliance & Governance: Ensure adherence to data protection regulations (e.g., UK GDPR) and maintain high standards of operational and organisational compliance.

Job description

BERKELEY SCHOOL OF BUSINESS, ARTS & SCIENCES is hiring a Learning and Development Manager to lead training programme delivery, admissions growth, talent development, and business expansion initiatives in a dynamic academic environment.

The role blends strategic admissions leadership with corporate training management and aims to build scalable talent pipelines, drive revenue growth, and ensure high quality programme delivery aligned with market needs.