Learning and Development Manager

Cardiff Permanent £55,000 - £70,000 per year View Job Description
This is an exciting, newly created position for a creative and inspirational learning and development professional. As the Learning and Development Manager, you will shape, define and design a new strategic vision and support model for the delivery of operational learning and development activities across your division of the group.
  • Hybrid working
  • Newly created role

About Our Client

Global Manufacturing

Job Description

This is an exciting, newly created position for a creative and inspirational Learning and Development Manager. You will shape, define and design a new strategic vision and support model for the delivery of operational learning and development activities across your division of the group.

Key Responsibilities:-

Learning Strategy Development:

  • Design and implement a comprehensive learning and development strategy that supports business objectives.
  • Assess the organisation's training needs through surveys, interviews and performance analysis.



Programme Design and Delivery:

  • Develop customised training programmes, workshops and e-learning solutions to meet employee needs.
  • Manage and oversee the delivery of training using internal resources or external providers.



Performance Improvement:

  • Work with line managers and HR to identify skills gaps and develop training plans.
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of training programmes and recommend improvements.



Leadership Development:

  • Delivery Group Leadership Development Programmes, coaching and succession planning programmes.
  • Facilitate workshops to improve management and leadership skills.



Technology and Tools:

  • Implement and manage Learning Management Systems (LMS) to track employee participation and progress.
  • Stay updated of the latest learning technologies and methodologies to incorporate into training initiatives.



Budget Management:

  • Prepare and manage the L&D budget, ensuring alignment with organisational priorities.



Culture and engagement:

  • Foster a learning culture that encourages innovation, collaboration and knowledge sharing.
  • Promote diversity and inclusion through tailored learning programmes.



Compliance and reporting:

  • Ensure that training programmes meet industry regulations and compliance requirements.
  • Generate reports on training results, ROI and employee development metrics.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Learning and Development Manager will ideally have:

  • Degree in Human Resources or related field.
  • Experience in creating and implementing training programs.
  • Proficient knowledge of Learning Management Systems (LMS) and e-learning platforms.
  • Excellent communication, facilitation and presentation skills.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Strategic thinker with a problem-solving approach.
  • Ability to influence and work with stakeholders at all levels.
  • L&D certifications such as CPTM (Certified Professional in Training Management) or CPLP (Certified Professional in Learning and Performance) would be advantageous.

What's on Offer

Salary £55k - £70k (dependant on experience) + Benefits

Hybrid working, mostly homebased with travel to sites in the UK&I as required.

Contact
Nikki Price
Quote job ref
JN-012025-6655189
Phone number
+44 117 906 5131

Job summary

Job function
Human Resources
Subsector
Learning & Development
Sector
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Cardiff
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Nikki Price
Consultant phone
+44 117 906 5131
Job reference
JN-012025-6655189