Training & Development Manager

Pertemps Redditch Commercial; Redditch; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Ongoing professional development

4 day working week

Supportive environment

Job summary

Pertemps Redditch Commercial is looking for an experienced Training & Development Manager to lead and shape our learning and development function in Redditch. This full-time, permanent role focuses on designing and delivering learning programmes that drive operational excellence and employee growth.

You will work with managers across the business to develop training plans, analyse needs, and implement training strategies—including leadership development and PDR processes—to ensure a capable and

Qualifications

• Experience leading training and development initiatives for an organisation.
• Ability to design learning strategies and development frameworks.
• Knowledge of apprenticeship standards and workforce development.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement and continuously improve training programmes.
• Lead the induction programme for new starters.
• Develop and execute the training and development strategy.
• Analyse training needs across departments and produce plans.
• Coordinate apprenticeship programmes with external providers.
• Monitor KPIs, skills scores and development metrics.

Skills

Learning & development

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

MS Office

LMS/HR systems

Education

NVQ Assessor

Assessor qualifications (A1/D32/TAQA)

Tools

Microsoft Office

LMS

HR systems

Job description

Training & Development Manager

Location: Redditch, Worcestershire

Full Time Permanent

£35,000-£40,000 per annum 4 day working week.

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Training & Development Manager to lead and develop our learning and development function. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the training strategy of a growing business, ensuring employees have the skills, knowledge, and development opportunities needed to succeed.

Working closely with managers across the business, you will design, implement, and continuously improve training programmes that support operational excellence, employee engagement, and long-term workforce development.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the company induction programme for all new starters.
• Develop and implement the organisation's training and development strategy.
• Conduct training needs analyses across departments.
• Create and maintain individual training and development plans for employees.
• Coordinate apprenticeship programmes and liaise with external training providers.
• Design and deliver leadership and management development programmes.
• Develop and maintain departmental skills matrices.
• Carry out competency assessments and identify development requirements.
• Support succession planning by identifying and developing future talent.
• Lead and manage the Performance Development Review (PDR) process.
• Monitor training compliance, skills gaps, and competency levels.
• Produce and analyse training KPIs, skills scores, and development metrics.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of training initiatives and recommend improvements.
• Ensure training records remain accurate and compliant.
• Work collaboratively with department managers to build a culture of continuous learning.

We're looking for someone who is passionate about developing people and has the experience to build effective learning programmes that make a measurable impact.

You’ll ideally have:

• Experience as a Training & Development Manager, Learning & Development Manager, HR Manager with training responsibilities, or an NVQ Assessor.
• A recognised assessor qualification (A1, D32/D33, TAQA, CAVA or equivalent) is desirable.
• Experience developing training strategies and learning frameworks.
• Knowledge of apprenticeship standards and workforce development.
• Experience conducting training needs analysis and competency assessments.
• Strong understanding of performance management and PDR processes.
• Experience creating skills matrices and succession planning frameworks.
• Excellent organisational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical skills with experience reporting on training KPIs and skills metrics.
• Confident using Microsoft Office and learning management or HR systems.

In return the Training & Development Manager can expect to receive:

• Competitive salary (depending on experience)
• Company pension
• Ongoing professional development
• Opportunities to shape and influence learning across the business
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• 4 day working week