Training and Development Manager

Michael Page International; Manchester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working pattern

Annual discretionary bonus

Car allowance

Job summary

Michael Page is recruiting for a senior Human Resources leader to shape a national learning and development strategy across the UK. You will design career pathways, lead a multi-site training team and collaborate with senior stakeholders to align capability with business objectives.

The role offers hybrid working and a discretionary annual bonus, with a proven track record in compliance-driven training and leadership development.

Qualifications

• Experience in designing and delivering training programmes.
• Strong knowledge of compliance and industry standards.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to assess training needs and measure outcomes effectively.
• Strong organisational and project management skills.
• Ability to influence at the highest levels of the business.
• Strong people management experience across a multi-site structure.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a company-wide learning and development strategy aligned to business objectives and workforce capability requirements.
• Design and oversee career and development pathways for employees at all levels, supporting both operational excellence and long-term talent development.
• Lead, coach and develop a geographically dispersed training team, ensuring consistent, high-quality delivery and a high-performance culture.
• Manage the planning, coordination and delivery of training programmes across multiple sites, balancing business needs and resource availability.
• Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders to identify skills gaps, support workforce planning, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure all mandatory, compliance and role-specific training requirements are effectively delivered and monitored.
• Oversee the maintenance of training records, reporting, metrics and compliance data, providing regular insights to senior leadership.
• Measure and evaluate the effectiveness of learning initiatives, using data and business outcomes to drive improvements and demonstrate return on investment.
• Manage training budgets and resources effectively, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, maximise value and enhance the learner experience.
• Promote a culture of continuous learning, professional development, safety and operational excellence across the organisation.

Skills

Training design

Compliance knowledge

Communication skills

Needs assessment

Project management

Stakeholder influence

People management

Job description

Job Details

• Job ID: JN-072026-7068913
• Posted: 2026-07-23
• Location: Greater Manchester, England, GB
• Salary: 55,000 - 60,000/year
• Type: Full-time
• Company: Michael Page
• Contact: Ellie Taylor
• Job function: Human Resources
• Subsector: Learning & Development
• Sector: Business Services
• Where: Greater Manchester
• Contract type: Permanent
• Consultant name: Ellie Taylor

Lead a national training strategy driving capability, compliance and growth.

Influence senior leaders and shape talent, culture and business success.

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established, values-led organisation operating across the UK, delivering essential services that have a meaningful impact on local communities. With a strong reputation for quality, innovation, and customer service, the business employs a large and diverse workforce across multiple sites and continues to invest in the development of its people, processes, and culture.

Job Description

• Develop and implement a company-wide learning and development strategy aligned to business objectives and workforce capability requirements
• Design and oversee career and development pathways for employees at all levels, supporting both operational excellence and long-term talent development
• Lead, coach and develop a geographically dispersed training team, ensuring consistent, high-quality delivery and a high-performance culture
• Manage the planning, coordination and delivery of training programmes across multiple sites, balancing business needs and resource availability
• Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders to identify skills gaps, support workforce planning, and drive continuous improvement initiatives
• Ensure all mandatory, compliance and role-specific training requirements are effectively delivered and monitored
• Oversee the maintenance of training records, reporting, metrics and compliance data, providing regular insights to senior leadership
• Measure and evaluate the effectiveness of learning initiatives, using data and business outcomes to drive improvements and demonstrate return on investment
• Manage training budgets and resources effectively, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, maximise value and enhance the learner experience
• Promote a culture of continuous learning, professional development, safety and operational excellence across the organisation

The Successful Applicant

• Experience in designing and delivering training programmes
• Strong knowledge of compliance and industry standards
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Ability to assess training needs and measure outcomes effectively
• Strong organisational and project management skills
• Ability to influence at the highest levels of the business
• Strong people management experience across a multi-site structure

What's on Offer

• Salary ranging from 55,000 to 60,000, dependent on the level of experience
• Car allowance
• Hybrid working pattern
• Annual discretionary bonus