Training and Development Specialist

Oliver James; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Oliver James in Manchester is hiring a Talent and Development Partner within our Learning & Development function to elevate colleagues beyond traditional billing. You’ll coach, onboard and craft development plans in a global T&D team, focusing on growth and impact.

Join a high-energy recruitment firm that values progression, collaboration and people‑led development, with a clear path to shaping long-term L&D strategies across teams.

Qualifications

• Experience coaching, mentoring or onboarding others.
• Ability to design and deliver learning programmes.

Responsibilities

• Running Academy programmes
• Running 1:1 learning and coaching sessions with consultants
• Leading energising group workshops and onboarding programmes
• Driving “HIVES” our high-energy sales days focused on learning, motivation and performance
• Working closely with team leads to identify skill gaps and build tailored upskilling plans
• Helping shape and deliver long-term L&D strategies across teams

Skills

Coaching

Mentoring

Onboarding

Group facilitation

Job description

Talent Development Specialist - Manchester HQ

Join our Learning and Development function at Oliver James!

Are you a recruiter who thrives on developing others? Ready to step into Training & Development?

Oliver James is hiring a Talent and Development Partner to join our growing global T&D team in Manchester — and this could be the perfect next step for you.

If you’re passionate about coaching, love seeing others succeed, and want to make an impact beyond billing, we’d love to hear from you.

What you’ll be doing:

• Running Academy programmes
• Running 1:1 learning and coaching sessions with consultants
• Leading energising group workshops and onboarding programmes
• Driving “HIVES” our high-energy sales days focused on learning, motivation and performance
• Working closely with team leads to identify skill gaps and build tailored upskilling plans
• Helping shape and deliver long-term L&D strategies across teams

Who this is perfect for:

We’re especially keen to speak with Senior Recruitment Consultants who:

• Are known for coaching, mentoring or onboarding others
• HAVE to have contract experience or strong contract knowledge in order to train it
• Love supporting personal development and improving performance
• Are ready to pivot from a billing role into a purpose‑led, people‑focused career in Learning & Development

Why join OJ's People & Performance team?

This is your chance to work with a truly global, award-winning recruitment business that invests in its people. You’ll join a high-impact team that directly influences growth, culture, and performance across the business and be part of a company that values progression, collaboration, and ambition.

Reach out directly or tag someone who comes to mind. We’d love to chat.