Learning and Development Manager (L&D)
| Posting date: | 20 November 2025 |
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| Salary: | £60,000.0 to £75,000.0 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £60000 to £70000 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 04 December 2025 |
| Location: | Northfleet, Kent, DA11 8HH |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 4745935_1763635996 |
Summary
As Learning & Development Manager / Head of Learning and Development, you'll lead a team of five and work closely with senior stakeholders to design and deliver impactful training programs for everyone from Apprentices to the Leadership team. Your mission as L&D Manager is to align learning initiatives with our core values and strategic goals, ensuring compliance while driving engagement and capability development.
What You'll Do
- Develop and implement an L&D strategy aligned with business objectives
- Lead cultural initiatives, embedding company values into all training
- Build and manage a high-performing L&D team
- Design and deliver blended learning solutions (in-person, virtual, e-learning)
- Oversee apprenticeship levy strategy and maximise its impact
- Manage and enhance our Learning Management System (LMS)
- Ensure compliance with mandatory training requirements
- Partner with HR and Talent teams to support onboarding and career development
- Track training effectiveness through KPIs and manage the L&D budget
What you'll need to succeed
- Proven experience leading an L&D function in a fast-paced or scaling environment
- Expertise in designing and delivering leadership and professional development programs
- Strong digital learning skills and LMS management experience
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
- Proven ability to operate in a regulated or audited environment
- Strategic thinker with hands-on delivery capability
What you'll get in return
- Opportunity to shape a brand-new role and make a real impact
- Work in a values-driven, collaborative environment
- Competitive salary and benefits package
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