About Us
Stonegate Group is the UK’s largest operator of pubs, bars, and late-night venues, with well-loved brands like Slug & Lettuce, Be At One, and Popworld. We’re proud of our diverse portfolio and deeply committed to creating an inclusive culture that embraces individuality in all its forms. By fostering an environment where everyone feels welcome, valued, and supported, we reflect the vibrant communities we serve and empower our people to thrive.
The Opportunity
We’re looking for an experienced and people-focused Learning & Development Manager to join us on a 13 month fixed-term contract, covering a period of maternity leave from October 2025.
This is a home-based role, with travel as required for delivery and other meetings, where you’ll play a key part in delivering meaningful learning experiences that support individual growth, team performance, and business success across our Pub Support Team (PST) and Multi-Unit Leader (MUL) populations.
In this role, you will:
* Design and deliver engaging, inclusive learning experiences aligned to our Performance & Development Framework and career progression programmes
* Support the growth of individuals and intact teams up to Head of/Multi-Unit Leader level through blended, face-to-face, digital and peer learning.
* Coach and develop senior PST leaders to enhance leadership effectiveness.
* Lead a small team of L&D Specialists, managing workload, quality, and supporting their development.
* Use data and insight to identify performance gaps and shape learning as part of broader performance improvement strategies.
* Measure impact and continuously improve the learning experiences we offer.
* Contribute to cross-functional L&D projects, talent programmes, and assessment activity.
This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a key leadership role within a passionate and forward-thinking L&D team, making a tangible difference during a critical phase of our people development journey.
About You
We’re looking for someone who:
* Has strong experience designing and delivering leadership and development programmes in a commercial environment.
* Understands adult learning theory, blended learning techniques, and inclusive instructional design.
* Brings strong coaching skills and has experience supporting senior leaders and teams.
* Can confidently work with stakeholders to understand business needs and influence outcomes.
* Has experience leading and developing a small team or mentoring others.
* Demonstrates excellent project management and organisational skills.
* Thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and is comfortable working remotely
What makes Stonegate a great place to work?
At Stonegate, we believe that when you feel your best, you do your best. That’s why we’re committed to supporting the health, happiness, and overall wellbeing of every team member. From lifestyle perks and flexible support to mental health resources, our benefits are designed to help you thrive, both in and out of work.
* 25 days of annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays, with the option to purchase up to 5 additional days of leave each year
* Bonus Scheme
* Access to discounted Private Medical Insurance through Vitality
* Exclusive discounts on Dental Insurance
* Reward Card via the MiXR app, giving you and your friends 25% off food and drinks as well as VIP entry across our Managed Estate
* Life Assurance which gives access to Help @ Hand
* Access to your pay early via Wagestream
* The Stonegate Xtra portal with access to a wide range of high street discounts and offers
* Discounted access to David Lloyd membership
* Award-winning Learning & Development programmes to drive your career
If you have a disability as outlined by the Equality Act 2010 and require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process, please let us know in advance so that any support, aids or adaptations can be put in place to assist you. You can contact us at hrsupport@stonegategroup.co.uk.
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