People Development Manager
Salary: Starting from £45,000 dependant on experience plus car/allowance, bonus and enhanced pension
Location: Hybrid - Cannock WS11 8JP
Grade: 6.1
When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources, and help it become a better place for everyone. It's why we're looking for someone who's just as committed as we are, to push for genuine change and bring our ambition of Ecological Transformation to life.
We know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture.
What we can offer you:
25 days of annual leave
Access to our company pension scheme
Discounts on everything from groceries to well known retailers
Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to
One paid days leave every year to volunteer and support your community
Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential
Employee financial wellbeing support: early access to your earned pay, savings, budgeting, financial coaching & rewards.
What you'll be doing:
In this role, you will design, implement, and oversee training programs while working closely with senior leadership to drive organisational development.
Design and implement strategic L&D plans aligned with business objectives
Manage and develop a team 1 L&D professional
Create comprehensive learning strategies and manage training budgets
Develop leadership programs and training content
Evaluate program effectiveness and measure training outcomes
Coordinate with business unit heads to identify training needs
Ensure compliance with required certifications
This is a real opportunity to step into a leadership role, reporting to the Head of Learning and Development. You will have management of a training budget, creating direct opportunities to impact organisational effectiveness, with significant autonomy in program design and implementation, as well as working on your own career development, with growth opportunities.
What we are looking for:
Essential
Previous experience in learning and development, with strong knowledge of learning principles and instructional design
Experience with LMS and e-learning platforms
Excellent project management and organisational skills
Outstanding presentation and communication abilities
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Desirable
Professional certifications (CIPD, ILM)
Experience in change management
Knowledge of performance management systems
Bachelor's degree in HR, Education, Business, or related field
What's next?
Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.
We're proud to have been named as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for three consecutive years in 2023, 2024 and 2025. This consistent recognition reflects our commitment to our people, demonstrating that Veolia is not just transforming the environment, we're also transforming what it means to have a rewarding, purposeful career.
We're dedicated to supporting you throughout your application journey, offering adjustments where reasonable and appropriate. As a proud Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to applicants with a disability or long-term condition who opt-in to the Disability Confident scheme, and meet the minimum criteria for our roles.
We're also committed to ensuring that all applicants and colleagues receive fair treatment without discrimination on any grounds, aiming to create a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive