Learning And Development Manager

Company: Strange and Wright Recruitment Partners LTD
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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 the Learning & Development strategy.
  • Conduct training needs analysis across the business.
  • Design, deliver and evaluate training programmes and learning initiatives.
  • Support leadership development and management training.
  • Create career development pathways and succession planning frameworks.
  • Lead apprenticeship, trainee and early careers programmes.
  • Coordinate mentoring and coaching initiatives.
  • Facilitate workshops, inductions and development sessions.
  • Oversee compliance and mandatory training requirements.
  • Maintain learning records, reporting and training budgets.
  • Develop and maintain digital learning resources and LMS platforms.

About You

We’re looking for an engaging and proactive Learning & Development professional with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.

You will have:

  • Previous experience in a Learning & Development, Talent Development or Organisational Development role.
  • Experience designing and delivering learning programmes from analysis through to evaluation.
  • Strong facilitation, presentation and communication skills.
  • Experience developing leadership, coaching or management programmes.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft and learning management systems.
  • CIPD, L&D, Coaching or Facilitation qualification (or equivalent experience).

Desirable Experience

  • Professional services, legal or regulated industry experience.
  • Apprenticeship, graduate or early careers programme management.
  • Knowledge of compliance and regulatory training requirements.
  • Experience using digital learning platforms and LMS systems.

What’s on Offer

  • Competitive salary package.
  • 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.

Interested?

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.

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Posted: October 3rd, 2026