Lancashire
Salary to £70,000 per annum (pro rata)
A hands‑on L&D opportunity to deliver real change.
I am delighted to partnering with a highly successful Lancashire based business with a strong people‑first culture, to appoint an experienced L&D Lead to join on a 9‑month fixed‑term contract. This role offers the chance to embed meaningful capability development across a large operational workforce at a time of investment in people, digital transformation, and automation.
With a newly defined L&D strategy already in place, the focus now is on execution. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in delivery‑focused environments, enjoys building practical learning solutions, and can quickly gain credibility with leaders and operational teams. The successful candidate will also oversee the HR team during a period of maternity leave, ensuring continuity of leadership and support while key L&D initiatives are delivered.
The Role
This position will lead the implementation of the organisation’s L&D strategy, ensuring key development initiatives are delivered effectively and embedded across the business.
You will work closely with a capable HR team and senior leaders to translate strategy into tangible learning programmes, leadership capability, and development pathways.
Key Responsibilities
* Embed a leadership framework across the organisation
* Design and deliver internal development programmes for team leaders and emerging managers
* Develop structured skills pathways aligned to business needs
* Lead the implementation of a new Learning Management System (LMS)
* Support the redesign of job evaluation and grading structures
* Provide expert L&D guidance to HR Business Partners and leaders
* Promote a self‑learning culture and coach leaders to develop their teams
The Ideal Profile
We’re looking for a practical, delivery‑focused L&D professional who can quickly get up to speed and start making an impact.
* Experience managing a team, either within L&D or HR
* Proven ability to implement programmes and frameworks, not just design strategy
* Ability to guide and influence experienced HR professionals
* Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
* Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, particularly within operational or manufacturing environments
* Skilled in coaching and mentoring leaders to develop internal capability
Package
* Competitive base salary up to £70k
* 25+ days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro‑rated)
* Life assurance x 4 salary
Why This Role?
This is an opportunity to deliver meaningful L&D transformation in a business that genuinely supports people development. With senior leadership committed to capability building, the successful candidate will have the autonomy, backing, and resources to make a visible impact quickly.
Please apply to Leanne Boddy at Macmillan Davies HR
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