Training and Development Leader

Michael Page; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Site Training and Development Leader to define and implement a world-class learning and development strategy in Cardiff. This permanent, full-time role involves building a high-performing training team, developing leadership programs, and ensuring regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate has proven leadership experience in training and development within a complex environment and strong organizational skills. The position offers a salary between £60k and £70k, a car allowance, and excellent benefits.

Benefits

Car Allowance

Bonus

Excellent benefits

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in Learning, Training or Talent Development.
• Strong track record in designing and delivering development programmes.
• Experience leading large teams in a matrixed environment.

Responsibilities

• Build, coach and develop a high-performing training team.
• Set the Training Vision and deliver a future-focused strategy.
• Develop leadership and talent programmes to build capability.

Skills

Leadership experience

Designing development programmes

Stakeholder management

Organisational capabilities

Communication skills

Job description

Overview

As the Site Training and Development Leader, you will shape the future of talent and drive site-wide learning, leadership and early careers, to shape and deliver a world-class L&D development strategy at site level.

Our client is seeking an inspiring and forward-thinking Talent and Development Leader to shape and deliver a world-class learning and development strategy at site level in Cardiff.

Responsibilities

• Build, coach and develop a high-performing training and development team, ensuring alignment to site Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost (SQDC) priorities.
• Set the Training Vision, design and deliver a future-focused training and development strategy that supports employee growth, business goals and regulatory requirements, fully embedded with the business principles.
• Develop Leaders & Talent, create and implement leadership, people development and early careers programmes that build capability, strengthen succession pipelines and foster a culture of continuous learning.
• Ensure Regulatory Excellence, maintaining the highest standards of compliance across all training activities in line with regulatory requirements.
• Drive Continuous Improvement, champion innovation and operational excellence by applying lean methodologies to improve training effectiveness and efficiency.
• Partner with the Business, collaborate closely with site leadership, HR and key stakeholders to ensure learning solutions directly support organisational priorities.
• Optimise Resources, manage budgets and resources strategically to deliver high-quality, cost-effective development solutions.

Profile / Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in Learning, Training or Talent Development within a large, complex matrixed environment
• Strong track record in designing and delivering development programmes aligned to business, people and regulatory needs
• Strategic mindset with outstanding organisational and resource management capabilities.
• Experience leading large teams, ideally overseeing early careers, leadership development and succession planning
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels

Job Offer / Benefits

Salary £60k - £70k (DOE) Car Allowance & Bonus + Excellent benefits.

This is a permanent role - based full-time on site in Cardiff