L&D Lead

L&D Lead Contract: Permanent, full time Location: Trafford, Manchester (hybrid) Salary: £38K - £45K (dependant on experience) Hours: Mon-Thurs: 0830-1700, Fri: 0830-1500 Interview: 2 stages (1 virtual, 1 F2F)

Are you passionate about empowering people to reach their full potential? An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Learning and Development Lead to join a well-established organisation in Manchester. Offering a competitive salary of £38K - £45K (dependent on experience), this role is ideal for someone who thrives on fostering talent, driving continuous growth, and creating impactful learning experiences across both head office and retail divisions.

As the Learning and Development Lead, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the organisation's learning agenda. Collaborating with business leaders, managers, and colleagues, you’ll design and deliver innovative training solutions that address current needs while preparing for future challenges. This is your chance to make a meaningful impact within an inclusive, collaborative environment that values supportive leadership, flexibility, and personal development.

What We Offer:

• A competitive salary of £38K - £45K DOE with clear pathways for progression based on your contributions.
• A collaborative and inclusive culture, where respect, kindness, and diversity are at the heart of everything we do.
• Flexible working opportunities to help you balance professional ambitions with personal commitments.
• Access to ongoing training opportunities to support your own professional development.
• The chance to shape the future of learning and development within a respected organisation.

Your Role as Learning and Development Lead:

In this dynamic role, you will lead the charge in developing the organisation’s people strategy by identifying skills gaps, designing tailored training programmes, and delivering engaging learning solutions. You’ll work closely with key stakeholders across all levels of the business to ensure that employees are equipped with the knowledge and tools they need to thrive.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Partnering with managers, People Partners, and business leaders to align learning initiatives with organisational goals.
• Conducting comprehensive training needs analyses to identify current knowledge gaps and anticipate future skill requirements.
• Designing and implementing innovative training programmes that cater to both individual development needs and broader business objectives.
• Leading an effective induction process for new starters to ensure they feel welcomed into the company’s culture and values.
• Creating engaging training materials that deliver consistent learner experiences across all teams.
• Staying ahead of industry trends by incorporating best practices and emerging technologies into learning strategies.
• Delivering interactive in-house training sessions using diverse methods such as workshops, online modules, coaching sessions, or blended approaches.
• Managing relationships with external training providers, apprenticeship partners, and platform account managers to ensure high-quality service delivery.
• Regularly reviewing development programmes for head office and retail teams; gathering feedback to drive continuous improvement.

What You Bring:

To excel in this role, you’ll bring expertise in designing impactful learning solutions alongside exceptional interpersonal skills that foster collaboration across diverse teams. Your ability to communicate effectively—both written and verbal—will enable you to inspire others while delivering high-quality content.

Key skills & experience required:

• Proven experience in learning and development, with a track record of designing successful training programmes across various sectors or business contexts.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust-based relationships at all levels of the organisation.
• Exceptional communication skills—both written and verbal—with confidence in delivering presentations or facilitating workshops.
• Financial acumen with an understanding of budget management principles; able to recommend cost-effective solutions without compromising quality.
• Proficiency in digital tools such as Microsoft Office Suite; comfortable analysing data or creating engaging content for multiple platforms.
• Knowledge of health & safety practices relevant to L&D environments; committed to promoting safe behaviours during training activities.
• Relevant qualifications such as CIPD (or equivalent) are desirable; minimum GCSE English & Maths at grade C+ (or equivalent) required.
• Flexibility to travel occasionally within the UK for training sessions or events as needed by the role.

Why Join Us?

This organisation stands out for its unwavering commitment to fostering an environment built on collaboration, inclusivity, respect, and innovation:

• Supportive Leadership: Work alongside leaders who prioritise employee wellbeing while encouraging creativity and growth.
• Inclusive Culture: Be part of a diverse team where every voice is valued, strengths are celebrated, and achievements are recognised openly.
• Flexibility: Enjoy flexible working arrangements designed to help you achieve work-life balance while pursuing your career goals.
• Continuous Growth: Benefit from access to high-quality training resources that support your personal development journey.

By joining our team as Learning and Development Lead, you’ll have the opportunity to make a tangible difference in shaping careers while contributing positively towards an inspiring workplace culture.

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you're ready to take your career in Learning & Development to the next level while helping others unlock their potential—this is your moment!

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates