Learning and Development Manager (L&D)

4745935
  • Job type

    Permanent
  • Location

    Gravesend
  • Working Pattern

    Flexible Working,Full-time
  • Specialism

    Learning And Development
  • Industry

    Manufacturing & Production
  • Pay

    £60000 to £70000

L&D, Learning and Development, Talent Development

Your new company
This company is going through rapid growth and has a newly created requirement for a Learning and Development Manager to lead the Training and Development Team of 5.
This is L&D Manager role, will give you the chance to shape and embed a firm-wide learning strategy from the ground up.

Your new Role

As Learning & Development Manager, 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: 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
  • 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


What you need to do now
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