The Vision: An Industry-Leading Employer. The Missing Piece: You. Jot Title: Senior Learning and Development Manager Salary: £75,000 - £80,000 per annum £5,000 car allowance Benefits Location: Hertfordshire (Hybrid - 3 days per week in the business) Beyond the Baseline A Legacy Build You know what modern Learning and Development looks like. You understand that while technical excellence and regulatory compliance are the non-negotiable heartbeat of a safe business, they are the starting point, not the destination. If you are a high-impact Learning and Development specialist who is ready to use your creativity to build a stand-out offering, this is a career-defining move. We are looking for a leader who can bridge the gap between positioning an industry-leading vision and the practical delivery that makes it happen. The Context: An Evolving, People-Centric Vision This is a growth-oriented, PE-backed organisation that has reached a pivotal moment in its maturity. Led by an authentically people-centric Chief Executive Officer who has placed people at the very heart of the business mission, the organisation is entering its next phase, with an even deeper focus on the development of its people. As part of this commitment, the business has recently appointed an inspiring, commercially-grounded Chief People Officer to the C-suite. Reporting directly to the Chief People Officer, you will join her leadership team at a time when Learning and Development is a critical pillar of the future strategy. This is an opportunity for a creative specialist who can build an evolving, "University-style" learning ecosystem that creates a lifelong learning culture and inspires 2,000 colleagues to build their long-term careers here. The Role: Senior Learning and Development Manager This is a role for a thinker and a doer who thrives in environments going through change. You are engaging, you possess natural momentum, and you thrive on seeing your work deliver real results. You understand that in a growth business, the priority is to design with quality and then deploy at pace - building, learning, and refining as you go. Building the Pathways: Working collaboratively across the business, you will shape and lead the full Learning and Development cycle, creating aspirational progression frameworks that ensure every colleague, from entry-level practitioner to senior leader has a visible and flexible pathway for their growth. Respecting the Foundation: You will respect the existing regulatory rigour and safeguarding requirements, ensuring they remain a point of professional pride while weaving them into a broader, more engaging development journey. Modern Learning Solutions: You will leverage leading-edge technology and digital platforms to create a fresh, accessible experience, but you are also a proponent of a blended approach, knowing exactly when a personal, human-led intervention is required for maximum impact. Collegiate Influence: You will act as a collaborative partner to the wider organisation, providing the expertise and insight required to deliver a high-quality offering. You will work as a trusted peer to operational experts to ensure your ideas are practical, respected, and effective on the front line. Requirements The Candidate Profile: Pacey, Engaging, and Grounded We are looking for a rare blend of talent: a leader who can position a vision to make this business a recognised employer of choice, but then translate it and make it happen. You have a style that people instinctively want to work with. You are a relationship builder who understands the business and has the personal influence to drive change with momentum. To be successful in this role, you will bring: End-to-End Capability: Proven experience in the design and delivery of comprehensive Learning and Development strategies, with specific evidence of creating pathways that span from entry-level roles to executive-level development and coaching. The "Builder" Track Record: You have demonstrated the commitment to stay with a long-term initiative from initial concept through to full maturity. We are looking for someone who can point to a legacy they have created elsewhere. Multi-Site Learning and Development Context: Significant experience within sizable, multi-site environments - ideally blending the rigour of a regulated sector with the energy of a Business-to-Customer background. You understand the rhythm of a people-intensive environment where learning must be impactful for a distributed, front-line workforce. Momentum and Impact: You are someone who enjoys change and values progress over perfection. You know how to get an 80% solution in place and functioning brilliantly, rather than waiting for a 100% solution that never launches. Professional Credentials: You will hold a CIPD Learning and Development Diploma or equivalent professional qualification, supported by a strong record of continuous professional development - keeping yourself at the forefront of the latest learning and development trends, tech advancements, and best-in-class learning offerings. Benefits Why this career move? This is an opportunity to build a legacy. You will have the strategic cover of an inspiring Director of Early Years and Chief People Officer and the full backing of a Chief Executive Officer who views Learning and Development as a fundamental driver of the organisations future growth and quality. Salary: £75,000 - £80,000 per annum £5,000 car allowance Benefits Commitments and Eligibility This role is based in Hertfordshire, with a hybrid working pattern requiring 3 days per week at the support office and out in the business with the operational teams. Candidates must have the existing legal right to work in the UK and be within a manageable commute of the Hertfordshire area.