New Ventures Recruitment Ltd
Location: Field-Based (with expectation to be in Head Office in Deeside at least once per week)
We are looking for a forward-thinking, people-focused Learning & Development Manager to act as the strategic number two to the Head of Talent & Development. This is a chance to lead a modern, creative, high-impact L&D function, shaping innovative learning experiences that build capability across the business.
You will design bold, scalable development solutions, lead a curious and ambitious L&D team, and help embed a culture of continuous learning, high performance, and growth. This is a hands-on strategic role where you’ll translate business challenges into practical, measurable learning outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Consult with stakeholders to identify capability gaps and design targeted, high-impact interventions.
- Maintain a visible presence across the business to assess learning impact and drive continuous improvement.
- Oversee the design and delivery of blended learning programmes, ensuring innovation and quality.
- Continuously refine induction and onboarding experiences to keep them engaging and effective.
- Lead bespoke development for regional, departmental, and national programmes supporting succession planning and talent growth.
- Collaborate with the Digital Learning Design Manager to develop modern digital learning solutions aligned to business goals.
- Partner with HR and business leaders to build leadership capability and strengthen the internal talent pipeline.
- Drive the apprenticeship strategy, ensuring high-quality delivery and compliance.
- Ensure accurate management information to track learning progress, outcomes, and ROI.
- Lead, coach, and inspire the L&D team to adopt innovative, future-focused ways of working.
Skills & Experience
- Proven ability to influence and build credibility at all levels.
- Natural coach with high emotional intelligence.
- Curious, innovative, and confident challenging the status quo.
- Strong planning, organisation, and project management skills.
- Ability to focus on priorities, work at pace, and learn quickly from challenges.
- Experience leading and engaging high-performing teams.
- Hands-on, creative, and strategic approach to L&D.
Leadership Approach
- Approachable, proactive, and resourceful
- Fair, consistent, and supportive
- Collaborative, enthusiastic, and inspirational
- Action-oriented, accountable, and challenging when needed
- Considerate, trustworthy, and focused on business and people
Why This Role?
You’ll play a central role in shaping how the business develops its people. You will drive capability, culture, performance, and potential at scale while leading an innovative and ambitious team.
Benefits & Perks
- Competitive Salary
- Pension scheme with employer contributions
- Flexible working and hybrid opportunities
- Employee recognition and reward schemes
- Staff discounts and wellbeing initiatives
- Long service awards and celebratory events
- Company Car
New Ventures Recruitment Ltd is an equal opportunities employer and acts as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy
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