Job Description
Learning & Development Manager – London (Hybrid)
Robert Half is partnered with a fast‑growing, people‑focused organisation within the energy sector that is investing heavily in its HR capability. With a young, dynamic and high‑touch culture, the business is now hiring its first Learning & Development Manager - a newly created, high‑impact role with full senior‑leadership buy‑in.
This is a rare opportunity to build an L&D offering from scratch and shape the entire learning strategy for a scaling organisation.
The Role
As Learning & Development Manager, you’ll take ownership of designing, delivering and embedding L&D initiatives that build capability, strengthen leadership and create a culture of continuous learning.
You will work closely with senior leaders, Heads of Department and internal subject‑matter experts to develop a modern, blended L&D offering that genuinely drives performance.
Key responsibilities include:
• Acting as a trusted learning partner to senior leaders and identifying team‑wide and individual capability gaps
• Designing and personally delivering soft‑skills and management development programmes
• Coordinating technical, company‑specific and role‑specific training
• Building succession planning frameworks and supporting leaders
• Developing structured learning pathways for early‑career and graduate talent
• Supporting and upskilling internal trainers and facilitators
• Creating and managing company‑wide training targets, metrics and reporting
• Building out training materials and guidance with the HR team
• Championing innovative, modern learning methodologies including blended and digital learning
• Measuring training effectiveness and using data to refine programmes
• Contributing to wider people processes including performance planning and development reviews
This role is hands‑on, visible and ideal for someone who enjoys building and delivering learning solutions in a fast‑paced environment.
What We’re Looking For
Must‑haves:
• Proven experience in L&D within a fast‑paced, high‑growth or less structured environment
• Strong experience designing & delivering training (soft‑skills and management)
• Excellent facilitation and presentation skills
• Ability to partner with SMEs and coordinate technical training
• Understanding of succession planning and talent frameworks
• Confidence analysing learning needs and measuring impact
• Creative, entrepreneurial mindset with the confidence to start from a blank page
• Strong stakeholder‑management skills and ability to influence at all levels
• Comfortable working autonomously
Nice‑to‑haves:
• Experience working closely with HR and talent teams
• Experience building an L&D offering or new programmes from scratch
• Exposure to graduate or early‑careers development frameworks
Working Pattern & Benefits
• Salary: Competitive
• Hybrid: 3 days per week in the office (Hammersmith)
• High‑visibility role with strong senior‑leadership buy‑in
• Ability to make immediate, tangible impact
• Long‑term scope as the organisation continues to scale
Culture
You’ll be joining a collaborative, energetic and ambitious organisation where people development is genuinely valued. The HR function is well established, and this role represents the next phase in strengthening capability across the business. You’ll have the autonomy, support and runway to create something exceptional.