*Learning & Development Manager
*Location: Chelmsford
*Salary: From £45,000
*Permanent full time
As L&D Manager for Programmes and Development, you will partner with the Head of L&D to shape and maintain a comprehensive suite of learning opportunities and compliance programmes. You will lead the Programmes and Development team, ensuring the delivery of high-quality skills training and development solutions for all staff groups, including legal professionals, business services, and support teams.
This is a practical, hands-on position involving training needs analysis, programme design and facilitation, coaching, and stakeholder engagement. You will play a key role in ensuring learning aligns with organisational priorities and supports individual career aspirations.
Key Responsibilities
*Lead and mentor the Programmes and Development team, fostering growth and high performance.
*Design and deliver targeted skills-based learning interventions where required.
*Build and manage relationships with internal stakeholders and external providers across multiple locations.
*Work collaboratively with senior leaders to create scalable, innovative learning solutions that strengthen organisational capability.
*Promote a culture of continuous learning, embedding experiential and peer learning into everyday practice.
*Maintain and enhance core development programmes, introducing new delivery methods, technologies, and approaches.
*Facilitate impactful workshops and provide consultancy support to internal teams as needed.
*Oversee procurement of external learning solutions, ensuring effective contract management and quality standards.
Ideal Candidate
*Degree in Business, HR, Law, or equivalent experience.
*CIPD qualification or similar professional L&D certification.
*Accreditation in behavioural profiling tools (e.g., DiSC, Insights).
*Experience managing and developing a team.
*Proven success in a multi-site L&D role with strong operational focus.
*In-depth knowledge of L&D best practices and emerging trends.
*Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and build relationships at all levels.
*Strong analytical capability to interpret data and use insights to shape learning strategies.
Benefits:
*25 days holiday (FTE) plus Bank Holidays
*Long Service holiday award – 1 extra week every 10 years of continuous service
*Private Healthcare (offered after probation)
*Pension Scheme (5% employer / 5% employee)
*Staff Profit Share and Individual Performance Bonus Scheme
*Salary sacrifice options (Pensions, Profit Share)
*Life Assurance – 4x salary / Permanent Health Insurance
*Paid CSR Day
*Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave
*Subsidised gym membership
*Electric car scheme
*Agile/Hybrid Working Policy
*Dress for your Day Policy