Job Title: Learning & Development & Talent Manager
Function: People & Culture
Reports To: Head of HR
Location: Brighton / Hybrid
Salary - £40,000 - £50,000
We are seeking a forward-thinking Learning & Development and Recruitment specialist to drive people growth, talent attraction, and leadership development across the business. This role blends hands-on recruitment with the design and delivery of impactful training and development initiatives, including Insights Discovery programmes, to strengthen organisational capability and employee engagement.
The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping the employee lifecycle—from attracting and hiring top talent, through onboarding and induction, to developing individuals and leaders through structured learning, coaching, and personal development planning.
Key Responsibilities
Learning & Development
Lead the design, delivery, and evaluation of learning programmes, with a strong focus on Insights Discovery training and behavioural development.
Partner with leaders to identify skills gaps, create development pathways, and support career progression through PDPs, coaching, and mentoring.
Champion a culture of continuous learning, introducing innovative methods including digital learning and AI-enabled solutions.
Facilitate workshops to strengthen leadership capability, team effectiveness, and cross-functional collaboration.
Talent Acquisition & Recruitment
Own the full recruitment cycle for key roles across the business, from sourcing and attraction to selection and onboarding.
Develop and deliver engaging and structured induction programmes that reinforce company values and accelerate new hire success.
Partner with hiring managers to deliver robust and inclusive selection processes, embedding best practice in assessment and candidate experience.
Employee Engagement & Culture
Act as a champion for engagement, inclusion and wellbeing, supporting initiatives that enhance retention and workplace culture.
Organise development-focused events, team workshops, and recognition activities that drive a positive and connected employee experience.
Gather and analyse employee feedback, turning insights into practical action plans.
Strategic Contribution
Collaborate with the senior leadership team to align people development with business growth goals.
Introduce innovative approaches to people practices, leveraging AI and new technologies to enhance efficiency and impact.
Contribute to the overall HR strategy with a particular emphasis on building organisational capability.
Candidate Profile
Strong generalist HR experience with clear specialism in L&D and Recruitment.
Accredited or experienced in Insights Discovery (or similar psychometric/behavioural frameworks).
Proven ability to design and deliver impactful learning solutions and development programmes.
Skilled recruiter with experience managing end-to-end hiring processes.
Excellent communicator, coach, and relationship builder with the ability to influence at all levels.
Energetic, positive, and solutions-focused, with a passion for people development.
Qualifications & Experience
CIPD qualified (or equivalent experience in HR/L&D).
Insights Discovery accreditation (preferred).
Minimum 5 years in HR with a focus on learning, development, and recruitment.
Degree level education or equivalent professional experience.
Please quote 51889 when calling Theo Saunders at Alexander Lloyd or email them at 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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