Job title: Learning & Development Manager Location: Manchester Salary: £40k - £45k Hybrid working, permanent, full time role I am working with a fantastic and fast-growing organisation who are looking for an L&D Manager to join their team. This is a newly created role and will give someone the opportunity to come in a develop and implement a brand-new L&D strategy alongside the people and management team. More about the role: Develop Learning Strategies: Create and execute learning strategies aligned with organisational goals to enhance employee engagement and retention. Design Training Programs: Develop e-learning courses, workshops, and other training initiatives to address skill gaps and ensure employees possess the necessary skills to meet evolving client needs. Evaluate Training Effectiveness: Assess the impact of training programs on employee performance and organisational success. Manage Budgets and Vendors: Oversee training budgets and manage relationships with external training providers. Structure Skills Inventory and Skills Matrix: Ensure a comprehensive understanding of the organisation's capabilities and gaps to inform strategies and recruitment. Succession Planning: Implement succession planning across the group to ensure all roles have appropriate succession in place. Apprenticeship Programme: Develop and manage an effective apprenticeship programme in collaboration with training providers. What you will need: Proven track record in developing and implementing L&D programs Strong understanding of learning strategies, training program design, and evaluation methods. Excellent project management skills with the ability to manage budgets and vendor relationships. Experience in setting up and running training academies and implementing succession planning. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Friendly, approachable, supportive, personable nature Submit your CV for immediate consideration – nicole.marsden@talentedge.co.uk