Learning & Development Manager, Greater Manchester, Hybrid working, 2-3 days per week in the office 12-month fixed-term contract
Salary: £65,000 + £6,000 car allowance + bonus eligibility

Are you an experienced Learning & Development Manager looking for a high-impact contract where you can shape people development, lead business-wide projects and support career growth across a large, complex organisation?

This Learning & Development Manager role sits within the People function of an established UK infrastructure organisation. You will lead a small L&D team, report into the Head of People, and take ownership of key initiatives across onboarding, talent and succession, career pathways, early careers and performance development.

As Learning & Development Manager, you will have the opportunity to make a visible difference, helping employees build capability, supporting managers with effective development processes, and embedding a strong culture of learning, inclusion and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
*Lead and deliver business-wide L&D projects, including onboarding, talent and succession planning, and career pathways.
*Manage the annual performance review process and develop the annual training plan.
*Work with HR Business Partners to ensure L&D initiatives are rolled out effectively across all regions.
*Manage relationships with training providers, education institutions and professional bodies.
*Develop and deliver training sessions across a range of topics, including induction events.
*Lead the early careers strategy and oversee graduate and apprenticeship programmes.
*Manage apprenticeship levy processes and relevant sector levy requirements.
*Oversee the Learning Management System and other training platforms.
*Provide updates, reports and insight to the People team, senior leadership and wider business.
*Advise on best practice, legislative updates and process improvements within Learning and Development.
*Manage and support an L&D Advisor and Administrator.
*Develop internal communication campaigns to promote L&D initiatives and events.
About You
You will be a confident Learning & Development Manager with experience leading L&D projects, managing stakeholders and delivering learning initiatives across a fast-paced business.
You will be comfortable balancing strategic project work with day-to-day operational management, and you will bring strong communication, presentation and facilitation skills.
What You’ll Need
*Previous experience in a similar Learning and Development role.
*Experience developing and delivering L&D projects.
*Knowledge of early careers programmes, apprenticeship levy processes and ECITB levy requirements.
*Strong written and verbal communication skills.
*Confident presentation and training delivery ability.
*Strong Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint skills.
*Ability to work to tight deadlines and manage competing priorities.
*A self-motivated approach and willingness to continue developing.
Experience within construction, infrastructure, utilities or engineering would be advantageous, as would CIPD membership or qualification.

What’s In It For You?
This Learning & Development Manager opportunity offers the chance to take ownership of meaningful people development projects while leading a capable L&D team. Your work will influence how employees are welcomed, supported, developed and progressed across the organisation.
Package
*£65,000 salary
*£6,000 car allowance
*Bonus eligibility
*Hybrid working, 2-3 days per week in the office
*25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
*Option to buy up to 5 additional days’ holiday
*Contributory pension scheme
*Life assurance
*Health insurance
*Private medical insurance
*Cycle to work scheme
*Employee discounts and savings platform
*Additional lifestyle and family benefits
Apply now for a confidential conversation