Learning & Development Manager
- Annual Salary: £34,500 - £35,700
- Location: Belfast
- Job Type: Full-time, Permanent, Hybrid
Reed are delighted to be exclusively partnered with an outstanding organisation seeking their next Learning & Development Manager to drive employee development initiatives. This role is pivotal in promoting a learning mindset and ensuring compliance with training requirements, supporting the progression and opportunities of our staff. The successful candidate will be a champion of our learning and development programme, with a strong focus on maximising staff development opportunities.
Day to Day of the role:
- Take ownership of the full learning and development programme, including budget management and adherence to training compliance requirements.
- Work with management to address staff development needs through data-led initiatives to support skills gaps.
- Own the onboarding learning programme, ensuring an effective and comprehensive organisational induction process.
- Oversee training renewals to ensure staff compliance with internal and external regulations.
- Promote learning and development across the organisation through innovative forums to maximise utilisation of available training resources.
- Assist and guide leaders on all aspects of learning and development to support business initiatives and enhance staff development.
- Contribute to staff engagement and wellbeing through the People Strategy and develop related approaches to boost the employee experience.
- Develop and deliver in-house training and roll out external training programmes as needed.
- Provide regular data analysis to senior management on engagement and development matters, maintaining up-to-date and accurate statistics.
- Offer specialist advice and guidance to managers and staff on the interpretation and application of people policies and procedures.
- Lead and support the development of the Culture and Development Advisor through varied and innovative work.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) at a minimum of Associate member level with 3+ years post-qualification HR experience with a strong L&D focus within a medium-sized organisation (250+ staff).
- OR 5+ years HR experience with a strong L&D focus within a medium-sized organisation and working towards CIPD accreditation.
- Demonstrable experience in designing, implementing, and delivering successful learning and development programmes.
- Experience in building partnerships with stakeholders, including senior management, to deliver organisational objectives.
- Proficient in Excel to support reporting requirements.
Preferred Criteria:
- Strong knowledge of online development tools and platforms.
- Adaptable and resourceful self-starter who enjoys overcoming barriers to have an impact and drive change.
Benefits:
- Hybrid working 2 days a week in the office
- Competitive salary with incremental pay increases subject to satisfactory performance.
- Flexi working system with hybrid working considered.
- Annual leave allowance of 25 days, increasing to 30 after five years.
- Support for professional development.
- Comprehensive employee benefits package.