Learning & Development Manager
West Yorkshire
Up to £70,000
A fantastic opportunity has become available for an experienced Learning & Development Manager to join a growing healthcare organisation in a pivotal leadership role focused on transforming training, induction, and colleague development across the business.
This is a highly visible position with the opportunity to shape the future of learning and development within a multi-site organisation that is investing heavily in its people strategy, leadership pathways, and long-term workforce development.
The successful candidate will lead and develop the existing training function while redesigning the overall colleague learning journey — from onboarding and induction through to leadership development and career progression.
There are also exciting long-term plans to create an internal leadership and development academy, making this an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys building modern, scalable L&D frameworks that genuinely improve colleague engagement and retention.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and develop the existing Learning & Development team
* Oversee a growing internal training function across multiple services
* Redesign and enhance the induction and onboarding experience
* Create engaging development pathways for colleagues and future leaders
* Support the development of a group-wide leadership academy
* Review and modernise mandatory training delivery models
* Conduct cost-benefit analysis around online versus face-to-face training
* Improve training compliance, engagement, and overall learning outcomes
* Build scalable learning frameworks aligned with organisational growth
* Work closely with operational leadership teams to identify development needs
Requirements
* Proven experience in a senior Learning & Development or Training leadership role
* Experience designing and implementing L&D strategies within multi-site organisations
* Strong understanding of blended learning approaches and training delivery methods
* Experience improving induction, leadership development, and colleague engagement
* Commercially aware with the ability to balance quality and efficiency
* Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills
* Healthcare, social care, or similarly regulated sector experience would be advantageous
What’s On Offer
* Salary up to £70,000
* Opportunity to shape a growing L&D function from a strategic level
* Significant autonomy and long-term progression opportunities
* Involvement in major organisational development projects
* Office-based role within the Leeds area
For a confidential discussion or further information, please apply today or reach out to Ben Watkins at Aiyara Partners on ben.watkins@aiyarapartners.com