Learning & Development Manager
| Posting date: | 24 September 2025 |
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| Salary: | £50,000 to £60,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 24 October 2025 |
| Location: | RG1 8AL |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | CMA Recruitment Group |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | AR65240-42626 |
Summary
CMA Recruitment Group is delighted to be working exclusively with a highly successful and internationally recognised professional services organisation, based in Reading, to recruit a Learning and Development Manager on a permanent basis.
Operating within a collaborative and people-focused HR team, this newly created role offers the opportunity to shape and deliver a progressive learning and development strategy that will support employee growth, strengthen leadership capability, and enhance the organisation’s talent. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a lasting impact within a business that prioritises professional development and continuous improvement.
What will the Learning and Development Manager role involve?
• Partner with stakeholders to conduct training needs analysis and create a development roadmap that aligns with business objectives
• Lead the full learning cycle, from planning and budgeting to delivery and post-programme evaluation
• Support succession planning and career progression frameworks to identify and nurture high-potential talent
• Introduce digital learning solutions and champion a culture of continuous learning and knowledge sharing
• Monitor learning metrics and provide insights to measure impact and ROI of initiatives
Suitable candidate for the Learning and Development Manager vacancy:
• CIPD qualified with a strong understanding of modern learning practices, including digital and blended learning
• Track record of designing and implementing engaging training programmes
• Strong influencing and relationship-building skills with experience working across senior stakeholder groups
• Confident analysing data to inform strategy and measure success
• Proactive, creative, and comfortable working both strategically and hands-on
Additional benefits and information for the role of Learning and Development Manager:
• Hybrid working model with 3 days in the Reading office and 2 days remote
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunity to work for a highly respected organisation with a strong focus on employee development and career progression
If you are passionate about driving learning initiatives and building talent capability in a professional services environment, this is an exciting opportunity to take the next step in your career.
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