Learning & Development Manager

The Learning & Development Manager will lead on the delivery of the Learning & Development strategy. In collaboration with the Head of Talent Management, co-ordinate and evaluate all internal learning and development initiatives, encouraging a structured learning culture across the organisation in order to build a high-performing workforce at all levels.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake learning needs assessment to ensure all training and development activity is captured across the organisation and recommend effective solutions based upon your findings.
• Work with the Head of Talent Management and key stakeholders to implement the learning & development plan evaluating that it continues to meet the mandatory requirements, employee needs and is aligned with the organisation’s values and culture.
• Ensure effective management of training and career development to enable people to grow and progress.
• Manage the delivery of an ongoing leadership management development programme focused for first and second level line management.
• Work with internal comms to communicate L&D initiatives.
• Support the management of the procurement of the L&D service provision ensuring value for money for money.
• Support the management of external L&D suppliers as appropriate including robust performance management measures to deliver a cost-effective service.
• Personally design and deliver relevant learning interventions.
• Manage the LMS (Learning Management System) Skillcast, working closely with the external provider and Head of Talent Management to ensure it provides the required service(s).
• Manage the learning & development budget.

• Continue to review the policies that support Learning & Development within the Foundation.
• Review and recommend changes to processes for managing learning and development, utilising automation where possible.
• Ensure the collation of good quality learning and development data for reporting purposes.
• Implement and manage effective and consistent evaluation methodology.
• Develop L&D metrics and evaluation process to measure the effectiveness of learning and training initiatives across the business.
• Report on above metrics and KPIs to the People & Culture Leadership team and Executive Teams on a quarterly basis.

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

Skills, abilities, and attributes:

• Excellent interpersonal skills and effective communication skills (including presentation skills).
• Ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to use own initiative and good at problem solving.
• Excellent organisational skills, ability to prioritise and work under pressure.
• Sound report writing and data analysis skills.

Knowledge, experience, and qualifications:

• Experience of working within a formal Learning & Development role.
• Track-record of delivering of Learning and Development strategies and plans.
• CIPD qualified or other relevant qualifications / experience.
• Experience of designing and/or delivering training.

• Up to 12% employer pension contributions
• £800 annual personal development budget
• Annual health and wellbeing personal allowance of £200
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and parental leave pay accessible without length of service requirements.
• Health and wellbeing programme that offers optional free yearly health check-ups.
• Support for healthy eating via fruit bowls and onsite lunch facilities.
• Agile working, flexible hours, and supportive IT kit.
• Shower facilities and bike lock area.
• Generous annual leave (27 days + bank holidays)
• Subsidies for glasses
• Employee Assistance Programme