Learning and Development Manager

Job description

Learning & Development Manager

West Yorkshire

Up to £70,000

A fantastic opportunity has become available for an experienced Learning & Development Manager to join a growing healthcare organisation in a pivotal leadership role focused on transforming training, induction, and colleague development across the business.

This is a highly visible position with the opportunity to shape the future of learning and development within a multi-site organisation that is investing heavily in its people strategy, leadership pathways, and long-term workforce development.

The successful candidate will lead and develop the existing training function while redesigning the overall colleague learning journey — from onboarding and induction through to leadership development and career progression.

There are also exciting long-term plans to create an internal leadership and development academy, making this an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys building modern, scalable L&D frameworks that genuinely improve colleague engagement and retention.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the existing Learning & Development team
• Oversee a growing internal training function across multiple services
• Redesign and enhance the induction and onboarding experience
• Create engaging development pathways for colleagues and future leaders
• Support the development of a group-wide leadership academy
• Review and modernise mandatory training delivery models
• Conduct cost-benefit analysis around online versus face-to-face training
• Improve training compliance, engagement, and overall learning outcomes
• Build scalable learning frameworks aligned with organisational growth
• Work closely with operational leadership teams to identify development needs

Requirements

• Proven experience in a senior Learning & Development or Training leadership role
• Experience designing and implementing L&D strategies within multi-site organisations
• Strong understanding of blended learning approaches and training delivery methods
• Experience improving induction, leadership development, and colleague engagement
• Commercially aware with the ability to balance quality and efficiency
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills
• Healthcare, social care, or similarly regulated sector experience would be advantageous

What’s On Offer

• Salary up to £70,000
• Opportunity to shape a growing L&D function from a strategic level
• Significant autonomy and long-term progression opportunities
• Involvement in major organisational development projects
• Office-based role within the Leeds area

For a confidential discussion or further information, please apply today or reach out to Ben Watkins at Aiyara Partners on ben.watkins@aiyarapartners.com

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Leeds

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

19-05-2026

Profession type

Health / Medical

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