Learning and Development Manager

SWRP are delighted to be recruiting for a Learning & Development Manager on behalf of a highly regarded professional services organisation.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Learning & Development professional to shape and drive the learning agenda across a multi-site business. Working closely with senior leaders, managers and HR colleagues, you'll play a key role in developing talent, supporting career progression and creating meaningful learning opportunities across the organisation.

The Role

As Learning & Development Manager, you will take ownership of the organisation's learning and development strategy, ensuring colleagues at all levels have access to high-quality development opportunities that support both individual growth and wider business objectives.

This is a varied and hands-on position that combines strategic planning with practical delivery. You'll work closely with stakeholders across the business to identify development needs, design learning solutions, coordinate training programmes and monitor their effectiveness.

A particular focus of the role will be supporting early careers programmes, internal progression pathways, leadership development, compliance training and the ongoing development of a positive learning culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement learning and development plans aligned to organisational objectives.


• Conduct training needs analysis and identify development opportunities across departments.


• Partner with managers and leaders to create practical and effective learning solutions.


• Design, coordinate and evaluate learning programmes and development initiatives.


• Lead the development experience for apprentices, trainees and other early careers employees.


• Create structured learning pathways that support career progression and talent development.


• Coordinate mentoring, coaching and internal development programmes.


• Deliver workshops, induction sessions and professional development activities.


• Support leadership and management development across the organisation.


• Oversee mandatory compliance and regulatory training.


• Manage learning records, reporting, budgets and supplier relationships.


• Monitor learning effectiveness and provide recommendations for continuous improvement.


• Maintain and develop digital learning platforms and resources.


• Represent the organisation at careers fairs and educational events when required.

We're looking for a credible and engaging Learning & Development professional who can influence stakeholders at all levels and bring learning initiatives to life.

You'll have:

• Previous experience within Learning & Development, Talent Development or Organisational Development.


• Experience delivering learning programmes from needs analysis through to evaluation.


• Strong organisational and project management skills.


• Experience designing learning pathways, development programmes and training workshops.


• Excellent facilitation, presentation and communication skills.


• The ability to build effective relationships with employees, managers and senior stakeholders.


• Experience using Microsoft 365 and digital learning platforms.


• Strong attention to detail and excellent administrative skills.


• A professional, approachable and learner-focused attitude.


• CIPD, Learning & Development, Coaching or Facilitation qualification, or equivalent experience.

• Experience within professional services, legal or regulated environments.


• Experience supporting apprenticeships, traineeships or early careers programmes.


• Knowledge of compliance and regulatory learning requirements.


• Experience with learning management systems and online learning platforms.

• Competitive salary package.


• Generous holiday entitlement.


• Pension scheme.


• Ongoing training and professional development.


• Excellent career progression opportunities.


• Supportive and collaborative working environment.


• Opportunity to shape and influence learning and development across the business.


• Modern, people-focused organisation that values employee growth and development.

If you're an experienced Learning & Development professional looking for a role where you can make a genuine impact, we'd love to hear from you.

To apply, please send your CV to Strange & Wright Recruitment Partners or contact us for a confidential discussion.

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