Learning and Development Manager

Job description

Senior Manager – Learning, Talent & Development (6-Month FTC)

We’re partnering with a leading, global organisation to find an experienced Senior Manager – Learning, Talent & Development to drive enterprise-wide capability and performance.

This is a high-impact role where you’ll shape and deliver a forward-thinking L&D agenda aligned to business growth, workforce capability, and future skills. This is a high volume blue-collar workforce, important to understand working in the dynamic enviornment.

What you’ll be doing:

• Designing and delivering a comprehensive L&D strategy aligned to business objectives

• Building capability frameworks and structured development pathways

• Using data and insights to measure impact and drive continuous improvement

• Leading leadership development, technical and behavioural learning programmes

• Embedding learning across the full talent lifecycle

• Managing and developing an in-house L&D team

• Driving innovation through digital learning, AI tools and modern platforms

• Partnering with senior stakeholders to influence business performance

What we’re looking for:

• Proven experience in a senior L&D / L&D Manager or talent development leadership role

• MUST have experience in blue-collar training, compliance, onboarding, regulations etc

• Strong track record delivering strategic, data-driven learning initiatives

• Expertise in leadership development and talent integration

• Experience with learning technologies and digital learning ecosystems

• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills

• Strong commercial awareness and ability to link learning to business outcomes

Location: UK-based (hybrid) with regular travel to London

Contract: 6-month fixed-term contract

This is an exciting opportunity to make a tangible impact in a complex, fast-paced environment while shaping the future of organisational capability.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London Area

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

03-04-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English