Overview
Here at STEF Langdons Ltd, we have an amazing opportunity for a Learning and Development Manager to join our team. This is a full-time, permanent role based at our Head Office in Bridgwater, with working hours from Monday to Friday 08:30-16:30.
As the Learning and Development Manager, you will lead the design, delivery, and evaluation of training and development initiatives across our UK operations. Your mission is to build the capabilities of our people, support a culture of continuous learning, and ensure our workforce is equipped to meet both operational and strategic business needs.
Langdons is committed to equal opportunities and recruiting based on merit. We welcome applications from groups that are underrepresented in the industry: Women, LGBT+ and Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic applicants.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop and implement a UK-wide Learning and Development strategy aligned with business goals.
* Conduct training needs analysis across departments (transport, warehousing, admin, etc.) to identify skills gaps.
* Ensure all company-wide training and development activity is evaluated and reported on effectively.
* Design and deliver learning programs (induction, compliance, technical skills, leadership development).
* Implement learning pathways for drivers, warehouse staff, planners, and team leaders.
* Collaborate with HR, Compliance and Health & Safety to address staff performance standards and to develop related policies and procedures.
* Ensure all mandatory and regulatory training (e.g., food safety, health and safety, driver CPC) is delivered and recorded.
* Liaise with operations and compliance teams to stay updated on legal and customer-specific training requirements.
* Work with management to create individual development plans (IDPs) and succession planning frameworks.
* Support internal mobility and progression by developing upskilling and reskilling training.
* Promote a continuous development culture and propose cost-effective solutions in line with legislative and future business needs.
* Maintain and manage an LMS (Litmos) and track training metrics and ROI.
* Oversee recruitment, induction and ongoing supervision of apprentices, ensuring external training is provided and on-the-job learning is high quality.
* Manage Apprenticeship Levy reporting on expenditure.
* Collaborate with operational leaders to ensure training is relevant, timely, and aligned with business needs.
* Coordinate with STEF Head Office L&D stakeholders to align local and global strategies.
* Partner with external training providers where necessary.
* Commit to continuous personal and professional development and encourage others to do the same.
Qualifications and Experience
* Extensive experience in developing and delivering a range of effective learning and development solutions for varied groups of staff.
* Proven experience in people development and/or coaching.
* IT literate with the ability to source, design and present information in an accessible and engaging format.
* Experience in project management and budgeting.
Skills
* Ability to support, motivate and coach staff and senior management to maximise performance.
* Ability to use initiative and maximise resources to source effective solutions.
* Ability to work to fluid targets and deadlines.
* Strong verbal, written communication and presentation skills.
Additional Requirements
* Ability to travel on a company-wide basis.
* Ability to attend training-related events as needed.
If this role sounds like the right fit for you, apply today to become our Learning and Development Manager.
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