Learning & Development Manager

apartmentWorkman LLP placeGuildford scheduleFull-time calendar_month 

ABOUT THE ROLE

The L&D Manager is responsible for developing and delivering our learning and development strategy and defining our approach to talent development.

This newly created position within our established HR team will design and implement a comprehensive L&D strategy that aligns with our organisational goals and empowers our people to build successful careers with us.

The role will develop our leadership development, career pathways, succession planning, competency framework and Learning Management System. The L&D Manager is a strategic role, forming part of the HR leadership team, with strong focus on stakeholder and supplier management.

WHAT MATTERS MOST IN THIS ROLE

Strong understanding and experience of learning and development, specifically designing and implementing L&D initiatives within a professional services environment.

Building strong relationships with the Heads of Departments, Partners, HR department, Finance to understand the learning requirements of the business. Similarly, building strong relationships with suppliers is also an important part of the role.

Experience of creating leadership development programmes, developing competency frameworks, career pathways and learning and development initiatives for everyone. Developing our LMS capability will also level up our ability to deliver online training modules to our people.

We are proud of our highly successful graduate and apprentice training programmes, which the L&D Manager will oversee as part of the learning and development for our early careers offering.

Other duties will include:

  • Responsible for managing the training budget across the Group and developing the budget
  • Direct line management of one Advisory role and working closely with HR Operations to ensure the L&D administration is completed as expected
  • Work closely with the HR department to deliver a best in class HR and L&D service to our people
  • Stay up-to-date on L&D trends, best practice, industry developments, competitor analysis and emerging L&D initiatives

Salary range - £45,000 - £55,000

WHAT WE EXPECT FROM YOU

Proven experience as and L&D Manager or similar role, ideally within a fast-paced professional services organization when you have built a successful L&D function.

Excellent communication skills with the ability to build credibility quickly amongst key stakeholders.

Experience of building leadership development programmes, competency frameworks, career pathways and learning opportunities for everyone.

Project management mindset with strong analytical skills and the ability to manage budgets – commercial acumen is key.

A passion for developing people and fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth.

Experience of implementing an LMS would be a distinct advantage.

CIPD qualified to level 5 or equivalent experience is preferred.

WHY WORKMAN?
  • Hybrid working to offer you a great work life balance, with a minimum of three days in the office.
  • A full-time contract (35 hours a week) offers the core hours of 10am – 4pm, allowing additional flexibility to what time you can start work.
  • Study support
  • Discretionary annual bonus and salary reviews.
  • Healthcare, life insurance & wellness programme.
  • Long service additional holidays, your birthday off and an extra day between Christmas and New Year
  • Lifestyle benefits to suit you: gym membership, cycle to work, buy and sell holiday to name just a few.
  • Social events throughout the year including a firm wide Christmas party!
  • Generous referral bonus.
  • A fantastic HR team!

ABOUT WORKMAN LLP

As the UK’s leading independent commercial property management specialist, Workman has an enviable position within the property industry.

We are proud of our longstanding relationships with many of our clients, some of whom we have worked with for more than 25 years. Our clients include leading institutional and sector-specialist investors, private property companies, public sector bodies and a growing number of overseas investors.

We pride ourselves on the calibre of our employees and their unique skill sets.

For more information on working for Workman please visit

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EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

We are an equal opportunities employer, and it is our policy to recruit a diverse workforce and follow the guidelines of the Equality Act 2010.

This job description does not form part of your contract of employment and the duties may be amended from time to time

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