Learning & Development Manager

Alexander Lloyd is delighted to be partnering with a financial services organisation, on the recruitment of a Learning & Development Manager.

This is a key role within the HR function, responsible for driving the evolution of Learning & Development across the business. Working closely with HR, senior leaders and key stakeholders, you will lead the transition from a traditional training-focused approach to a strategic, business-aligned L&D function that supports performance, leadership capability, career development and organisational growth.

Duties:

• Lead the development and delivery of a forward-thinking Learning & Development strategy aligned to business objectives.
• Design and implement a comprehensive L&D framework covering leadership development, career pathways, performance development and technical capability.
• Develop and enhance the Learning Management System (LMS), improving accessibility, engagement and digital learning capability.
• Lead and evolve the Early Careers programme, including graduate and apprentice development pathways.
• Create impactful leadership development initiatives that build capability across all levels of the organisation.
• Develop competency frameworks and support talent, performance and career development processes.
• Coach and develop the L&D team, building capability and confidence within the function.
• Partner with senior leaders, department heads, line managers and HR colleagues to identify learning priorities and organisational development needs.
• Manage relationships with external learning providers to deliver high-quality development solutions.
• Oversee the L&D budget, ensuring effective and value-driven investment in learning initiatives.
• Stay informed of emerging L&D trends, technologies and best practice to continuously improve the learning offering.

Skills / Qualifications:

• Proven experience in a Learning & Development Manager or similar role.
• Experience developing, transforming or embedding an organisational L&D strategy.
• Strong background in leadership development, performance development and organisational learning.
• Experience implementing, managing or enhancing Learning Management Systems (LMS).
• Demonstrable experience developing competency frameworks, career pathways and talent development initiatives.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to build credibility at all levels.
• Strong project management and organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience within a professional services environment would be advantageous.

Please quote 52428 when calling Martin at Alexander Lloyd. This is only one of many vacancies we are handling, Alexander Lloyd Human Resources Recruitment Solutions is the leading recruiter for HR Director, Manager, Business Partner, Learning & Development, Internal Communications, Talent Acquisition and Reward opportunities across Surrey, Sussex, Kent and London.

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