Learning & Development Manager

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Learning & Development Manager to join a growing business in Guildford in a newly created position reporting into the Head of HR. This is a hybrid role working 3 days a week in the office and 2 days a week from home, 35 hours a week with flexible start and finish times.

This role has been created to build the L&D team and to develop and deliver the L&D strategy for the organisation. There is currently one direct report (L&D Advisor) plus administrative support from the HR Admin team.

Being a new position there is great scope for someone to make a mark and really effect change for the better within the business.

Responsibilities include;

• Oversee the day to day operations of the L&D team, with direct line management responsibilities
• Create and implement an L&D strategy across mandatory training requirements, professional development and talent development / coaching / leadership development, creating career pathways and competency frameworks
• Manage the training budget, reviewing use of suppliers and making recommendations for potential new partners, working closely with all third parties to track outcomes and learning effectiveness
• Collaborate closely with managers and employees to identify critical internal talent and implement processes to ensure the engagement, retention and development of key individuals
• Review professional development policies and engagement strategy to increase retention
• Develop LMS capability to deliver a best in class L&D service including up to date online training
• Stay up to date on L&D trends, best practice, emerging initiatives and developments

Alongside a competitive salary of up to 55k there are excellent benefits including hybrid working, flexible working hours with a total 35 hour week, 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays, long service rewards, pension, life insurance, annual bonus, gym membership, cycle to work scheme and more.

We are looking for an experienced Learning & Development professional with excellent stakeholder management skills and proven experience of developing and implementing L&D strategy.

For more information apply now!