Training and Development Manager - FTC

Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft; Farnborough; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive financial services provider in Farnborough is seeking a Training and Development Manager to design innovative learning solutions and deliver standards-aligned training programs. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in Learning and Development and Finance & Insurance, with expertise in blended learning methods. This role offers a hybrid working model and aims to foster an engaging learning environment for diverse stakeholders.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Hybrid working model

Employee resource groups

Qualifications

• Proven experience in designing, delivering and evaluating blended learning solutions.
• Ability to engage and inspire learners from the initial interaction.
• Solid understanding of Finance and Insurance sectors.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver Finance and Insurance training programs.
• Be a consultant to Financial Services Regional Managers.
• Develop innovative learning initiatives.

Skills

Learning and Development

Blended learning solutions

IT proficiency

Finance & Insurance product knowledge

Education

Continuing Professional Development (CPD) certification in Training

Tools

Content creation tools

Job description

Join BMW Group Financial Services UK – a leader in premium automotive financial solutions. We are committed to innovation, excellence and developing our people.

We are seeking a Training and Development Manager (Fixed term contract for a year until 31 Dec 2026) to join our team in Farnborough. Culturally, our learners are at the heart of everything we do. You will work alongside industry leaders in a state-of-the-art training centre.

What Awaits You?

• As part of the Partner Training Team, you will design blended learning packages using the latest innovative methods across all Financial Services Brands and functions (BMW, MINI, Motorrad, ALPHERA, Alphabet and Ireland) to Retailers, Partners and Intermediaries
• Lead the design and delivery of Finance and Insurance (F&I), Product, Industry and Sales programs that drive business objectives and strategic vision, while ensuring alignment with BMW Group brand values, Corporate Identity (CI), and training standards.
• Be a consultant to the Financial Services Regional Managers equipping them with the expertise and insights needed to effectively support and coach their Retailers and Partners.
• Stay informed of training activities within the BMW National Sales Company (NSC) and industry trends; proactively recommend, research, and develop innovative learning initiatives to maintain a market-leading training offering.
• Collaborate closely with the NSC and BMW Group Academy UK to ensure alignment and active participation in BMW Group UK training programs, while understanding the challenges and priorities faced by Retailers, Intermediaries, and their teams regarding training options.
• Guarantee that all sales-related training programs incorporate essential regulatory compliance content, fostering a culture of compliant customer engagement and responsible selling.

Your Qualifications and Experience

• Demonstrated passion and curiosity for Learning and Development, with the ability to engage and inspire learners from the initial interaction.
• Proven experience in designing, delivering and evaluating blended learning solutions across diverse channels and formats.
• Strong IT proficiency, including expertise in content creation tools for both digital and face-to-face training and extensive experience with software platforms for content development.
• Experience in developing and managing Finance & Insurance (F&I) product knowledge, as well as profit and sales skills, across all levels within a Retailer environment.
• Solid understanding of the Finance and Insurance sectors, including relevant products and regulatory frameworks.
• A Continuing Professional Development (CPD) certification in Training is preferred. Prior experience in sales or field sales roles within a Retailer or Intermediary network is advantageous.

Ready to drive your career forward with BMW Group Financial Services UK? Apply now!

Closing Date: 12 December 2025

At BMW Group, we are committed to offering our employees the right balance between work and personal life. We pride ourselves on being a flexible employer and for most roles, it could be possible to agree flexible hours, job share, compressed hours or part-time working hours and so please discuss your individual requirements as part of the application process so we can try to agree a suitable arrangement. [For this role, we also support a hybrid model which combines remote and office working.] #LI-Hybrid.

We also have several employee resource groups. If you’d like to speak confidentially to any of these groups before applying for a role, please email us directly at [e-mail] and we can arrange an informal discussion.

In 2025 BMW Group Financial Services UK was recognised as a Top Employer. We invest in our employees and embrace a culture of flexible working as well as promoting a positive, supportive culture and working environment. We are based in prestigious offices in Farnborough that provide a great place to work with good people and an exciting, engaging, industry leading brand.

Successful candidates will be required to complete background screening checks and the offer of employment will be subject to results which we consider are satisfactory. Checks will include references, right to work, IT system Compliance Integrity Check (COIN), CV and relevant qualifications. Checks may also include criminal records, adverse financial (credit), directorships, address, internet research and/or driving licence. If you have any queries on any of these checks, please discuss with us and we will be happy to go through with you in more detail.

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