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learning and development manager - Brand New position!!

The Work Shop
Posted 18 hours ago, valid for 8 days
Location

Poole, Dorset BH15 3TE, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The organization is seeking a Learning & Development Manager to lead the development of a learning culture that enhances performance and drives growth.
  • This strategic role requires a minimum of 5 years of experience in a Learning & Development position at Advisor or Manager level.
  • The successful candidate will be responsible for designing and implementing engaging learning initiatives, including leadership development programs and a new Learning Management System (LMS).
  • The position offers a competitive salary, with specific figures to be discussed during the application process.
  • Candidates should possess strong facilitation skills, experience in budget management, and a data-driven approach to learning and development.

Lead the development of a learning culture that empowers people, enhances performance, and drives sustainable growth.

We're working with a purpose-driven organisation that’s placing people at the heart of its growth strategy. With continued expansion ahead, they're seeking a dynamic and experienced Learning & Development Manager to shape and lead their training agenda.

In this strategic, hands-on role, you’ll be responsible for designing, delivering, and evolving learning initiatives that engage employees at all levels—from new starters to future leaders.

From launching leadership development programmes and graduate pathways to embedding a new Learning Management System (LMS), your work will directly impact employee engagement, retention, and performance.

What you'll do:

  • Own the end-to-end design, delivery, and refinement of the company’s learning and development strategy

  • Create accessible, engaging, and inclusive learning experiences that meet the needs of employees at all levels

  • Design and implement modular leadership and management development frameworks, focusing on soft skills and emerging talent

  • Facilitate workshops, develop toolkits, and produce on-demand learning resources to support a self-directed learning culture

  • Lead the successful implementation and management of a new LMS, driving adoption and engagement

  • Manage the L&D budget and report on ROI to ensure commercial effectiveness of all initiatives

  • Conduct skills gap analyses and use insights to inform succession planning and workforce development

  • Champion graduate and apprentice development programmes from onboarding to qualification

  • Act as the key contact for all learning and development initiatives across the People & Culture team

What you'll bring:

  • Proven experience in a Learning & Development role at Advisor or Manager level

  • Strong facilitation and instructional design skills across multiple formats, including e-learning and in-person delivery

  • Confidence in influencing stakeholders at all levels, with excellent communication skills

  • Experience managing budgets and measuring learning impact

  • HR generalist experience and a collaborative, team-oriented mindset

  • A commercially focused, data-led approach to learning and development

An excellent working culture awaits, so dont delay in sending your CV!

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.