Learning and Development Manager

The Company

Able Bridge Recruitment are delighted to be partnering with an iconic Scottish business in the recruitment of a Learning and Development Manager in the west coast of Scotland.

You can get further details about the nature of this opening, and what is expected from applicants, by reading the below.

Benefits include

Salary sacrifice pension scheme (up to 7% contribution)

Health care

Flexible working

Highly competitive salary

Attractive holiday entitlement

Hybrid working

The chance to join an internationally recognised brand and make a genuine difference

This vacancy, the result of a strategic focused will report into the director of HR and will be office based for at least 3 days per week. The role is currently a stand-alone role, however once this appointment has been made, the incumbent will be responsible for growing the team.

The Responsibilities

The purpose of this role is to design, implement and deliver a world-class learning and development framework that will be implemented across all areas of the business. Our client has identified that training and development models can be difficult to implement so have introduced a “licence to operate” and a “licence to manage”. As part of these licenses, employees will be mandated to complete this L&D modules.

On a day-to-day basis you can expect to be responsible for the following;

Design and implement a forward-looking learning and development strategy aligned to organisational goals

Identify training needs across all areas of the business, ensuring a balance of technical, professional and leadership development

Design and deliver structured training to areas of the business where required

Source, manage and evaluate external training providers, ensuring quality and value for money

Manage L&D budgets effectively, ensuring strong ROI and measurable outcomes

Develop and embed a practical succession planning process to support business continuity and growth

Support managers and employees in career development conversations and progression planning

Oversee the organisation’s Learning Management System (LMS), ensuring content is relevant, accessible and impactful

Continuously improve e-learning provision, tailoring content by role and organisational needs

The Requirements

We are seeking a highly experienced learning and development manager who has worked at a level where influence and strategic thinking have been a mainstay. This role will sit within the leadership team within the HR team and will require diligence and creative thinking, as such we are looking for applicants who can demonstrate these competencies. Our client will be looking for an individual who understands the importance of competency frameworks and who has proven experience in delivering them. xwzovoh

Our client does not hold a license to offer study support so will only consider applicants who are able to work unrestricted within the UK and who are based in the immediate vicinity.

If you are interested in hearing more detail about this role or would like to have a confidential chat about a potential career move, please do not hesitate in contacting me.