Learning and Development Manager

Company: First Group
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We are looking for an experienced Learning and Development Manager to join our people team. Reporting to the Head of Learning and Development, you’ll play a key role in delivering learning and development initiatives that build individual and organisational capability and support a culture of continuous learning.

As theLearning and Development Manager, your primary focus will be the development of non-driver roles, although you’ll also support the Driver Training Manager to ensure new drivers gain the maximum benefit from their initial training and development.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement learning and development strategies that support organisational goals and workforce capability
  • Conduct training needs analysis and work with managers to identify individual, team and organisational development requirements
  • Design, deliver and evaluate engaging learning solutions for supervisors, managers and technical employees
  • Coordinate and promote a structured and effective learning and development programme across the business
  • Create and maintain training materials, resources and development tools to support workplace learning
  • Facilitate a range of learning activities including workshops, coaching, mentoring and on-the-job training
  • Manage and optimise the Learning Management System and digital learning solutions ensuring learning content, records and reporting remain accurate and up to date
  • Monitor and assess the effectiveness of training interventions making recommendations for continuous improvement
  • Manage relationships with external training providers ensuring quality delivery and value for money
  • Support succession planning initiatives, talent development and career development pathways
  • Build strong partnerships with key stakeholders including managers, senior leaders and union learning representatives to drive a culture of continuous learning

What we’re looking for:

We’re looking for an experienced Learning and Development professional who can build strong relationships, identify development needs and deliver effective learning solutions that drive business performance.

The successful candidate will have:

  • Proven experience within a Learning & Development role including training needs analysis and programme design
  • Experience designing and delivering supervisory and management development programmes
  • Strong facilitation, presentation, stakeholder management and project management skills
  • A solid understanding of learning principles and organisational development
  • Confidence working with operational teams ideally within a technical, engineering, manufacturing or blue-collar environment
  • Strong IT skills including Microsoft Office applications

Desirable

  • CIPD or other L&Dqualifications
  • Experience developing digital or blended learning solutions
  • Experience supporting career development initiatives
  • Experience working within a unionised environment

Benefits:

  • We are also committed to your financial wellbeing, and we offer a platformwith many discounts on high street brands and supermarkets etc
  • Staff Travel Pass
  • Nominee Pass after three months of service
  • Cycle to work scheme

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Posted: October 21st, 2026