L&D Manager

• Annual Salary: £34,500 - £35,700
• Location: Belfast
• Job Type: Full-time, Permanent, Hybrid

Reed are delighted to be exclusively partnered with an outstanding organisation seeking  their next Learning & Development Manager to drive employee development initiatives. This role is pivotal in promoting a learning mindset and ensuring compliance with training requirements, supporting the progression and opportunities of our staff. The successful candidate will be a champion of our learning and development programme, with a strong focus on maximising staff development opportunities.

• Take ownership of the full learning and development programme, including budget management and adherence to training compliance requirements.
• Work with management to address staff development needs through data-led initiatives to support skills gaps.
• Own the onboarding learning programme, ensuring an effective and comprehensive organisational induction process.
• Oversee training renewals to ensure staff compliance with internal and external regulations.
• Promote learning and development across the organisation through innovative forums to maximise utilisation of available training resources.
• Assist and guide leaders on all aspects of learning and development to support business initiatives and enhance staff development.
• Contribute to staff engagement and wellbeing through the People Strategy and develop related approaches to boost the employee experience.
• Develop and deliver in-house training and roll out external training programmes as needed.
• Provide regular data analysis to senior management on engagement and development matters, maintaining up-to-date and accurate statistics.
• Offer specialist advice and guidance to managers and staff on the interpretation and application of people policies and procedures.
• Lead and support the development of the Culture and Development Advisor through varied and innovative work.

• Membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) at a minimum of Associate member level with 3+ years post-qualification HR experience with a strong L&D focus within a medium-sized organisation (250+ staff).
• OR 5+ years HR experience with a strong L&D focus within a medium-sized organisation and working towards CIPD accreditation.
• Demonstrable experience in designing, implementing, and delivering successful learning and development programmes.
• Experience in building partnerships with stakeholders, including senior management, to deliver organisational objectives.
• Proficient in Excel to support reporting requirements.

• Strong knowledge of online development tools and platforms.
• Adaptable and resourceful self-starter who enjoys overcoming barriers to have an impact and drive change.

• Hybrid working 2 days a week in the office
• Competitive salary with incremental pay increases subject to satisfactory performance.
• Flexi working system with hybrid working considered.
• Annual leave allowance of 25 days, increasing to 30 after five years.
• Support for professional development.
• Comprehensive employee benefits package.