Job TitleLearning & Development ManagerSalaryOur salaries are competitive and reviewed regularly to ensure they remain fair and in line with the wider industry.LocationTiptonOur CompanyDoocey Group is a family-run utility and civil engineering contractor with over 40 years’ experience built on strong, Black Country values. We’ve experienced significant growth over the past 10 years which we’ve achieved through consistently delivering high quality work on behalf of our clients, including National Grid and South Staffordshire Water. We pride ourselves on the strength of our relationship with our clients and subcontractors and despite operating in a very fast-paced and often challenging industry, we will soon register a turnover of £100m, a significant milestone for the organisation. If you’re looking to join a business that values hard work, loyalty and ambition, you’ll feel right at home here.The RoleThe Learning & Development Manager is responsible for driving Doocey Group’s performance development strategy by designing, implementing, and evaluating learning programs that enhance employees’ skills, performance, and career growth alongside specific performance objectives linked to the Company Performance Development Review Programme (Appraisals). This role partners with the senior leadership team to identify training needs, align learning initiatives with business objectives, and foster a culture of continuous development. As L&D Manager you will manage and monitor Managers’ commitment and moreover their ability in reviewing performance objectives and personal training development plans for staff, create and deliver engaging training solutions, both in-person and digital, while monitoring effectiveness through data-driven evaluation and ensures compliance with regulatory and professional training requirements.A significant part of this role is upskilling and mentoring the senior leadership team, managers and supervisors in the performance development process and aligning this with ensuring employees and managers are on track with the performance objectives set and the support, training and resources required to deliver this.ResponsibilitiesTrack and monitor employee performance against objectives collated from line manager’s evidence-based resultsSupport managers and employees with strategies where performance is not aligning and ensure training, mentoring, support, knowledge and progression strategies are deployed to help improve performanceTrack and monitor senior leaders and managers to drive performance reviews and 1-2-1s whilst also ensuring their commitment to employee performance development plansFacilitate and deliver training sessions and workshopsSupport senior leadership to ensure alignment training programmes with business goalsReview training effectiveness data and identify areas of improvementSupport managers in creating individual development plansCollaborate with HR on onboarding and career development initiativesProduce a monthly performance objective report across the business, reporting on key areas of strength, weakness and make suggestions for any departments lacking commitment to the performance development processConduct training needs analyses in collaboration with department headsDesign and roll out new training programmes in response to business changesManage large-scale training initiatives such as leadership development or change managementEvaluate and select new learning technologies, platforms or vendorsBudget tracking and reporting for L&D spendPersonal QualitiesPassion for learning and developmentLeadership and the ability to influenceStrategic thinkingExcellent communication skillsEmpathy and emotional intelligenceAnalytical and data-driven mindsetResilience and adaptabilityCreativity and innovationOrganisation and time managementIntegrity and professionalismTechnical Skills & ExperienceExperience implementing or enhancing a performance management frameworkProven experience in learning and development, training design, and/or talent developmentStrong knowledge of learning principles and instructional design methodsAbility to work collaboratively with different stakeholders, including employees, management and regulatory agenciesQualifications & TrainingCIPD Level 5 or equivalent (desirable)Additional InformationDoocey Group value a diverse workforce and welcome applications form all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics.Please note that we operate with a preferred supplier list and will not accept unsolicited CVs from recruitment agencies with whom we do not have an existing agreement.By submitting your application, you consent to Doocey Group retaining your CV, application details, and personal information for the purpose of considering you for current and future employment opportunities. Your information will be stored securely and will only be shared internally as necessary.