L&D Manager (standalone) NEW

Marlow, Buckinghamshire
Michael Page

The L&D Manager (standalone) will lead on the development and delivery of the L&D strategy, coordinating and evaluating all L&D initiatives, continuing our learning culture to enhance employee skills, close any competency gaps and support organisational growth to develop a high-performing workforce. This is an onsite role.

Client Details

Our client is a growing SME business that partners with pharmaceutical and biotech companies. They currently have operations in 3 countries.

Description

As their ever L&D hire for the business, the L&D Manager (standalone) will support the business in the development and delivery of the Learning & Development strategy for the group. In collaboration with Group Director of HR, the post-holder will co-ordinate and evaluate all internal learning and development initiatives, continuing our learning culture across the Company to enhance employee skills, close any competency gaps and support our organisational growth to develop a high-performing workforce at all levels.

• Work with the Group Director of HR to design and deliver a comprehensive L&D strategy aligned to business goals.
• Conduct training needs analyses to identify skills gaps and development opportunities, recommending effective solutions based on findings.
• The Company has many learning methods, including coaching, online and digital learning, job shadowing, and external events (where appropriated. The L&D Manager will support the company’s various learning programmes.
• Develop clear and robust processes to evaluate the quality and effectiveness of development and learning to support continuous improvement.
• Support the Company’s review process and create development pathways that support career development (where appropriate).
• Plan and deliver development programmes using external providers whenever appropriate.
• Build and manage strong partnerships with external training providers and suppliers to enhance learning opportunities and product knowledge.
• Maintain accurate training records and ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Drive a culture of continuous learning across the organisation.
• Oversee learning materials and resources needed to effectively implement the learning and development programs.
• Manage employee enrolment for training, organise and schedule learning sessions.

This is an onsite role – 5 days per week in the office in Marlow.

Profile

Applicants for the role of L&D Manager (standalone) in Marlow should closely match the following profile:

• Demonstrable tenure in an L&D/Talent Development environment, preferably with some managerial experience.
• Experience in a standalone L&D role would be preferable.
• Experience setting up an L&D function from scratch would be highly advantageous.
• Deep knowledge of learning and development theories and practices.
• You will be able to evidence strong experience across the L&D lifecycle, from TNA/LNA through design, delivery and evaluation.
• You L&D experience will encompass a broad range of methodology including coaching, online and digital learning, and job shadowing.
• Demonstrable organisational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Diplomacy.

You must be able to work from the Marlow office 5 days per week. Parking is available.

Job Offer

The role of L&D Manager (standalone) offers the following:

• Eligible for 10% bonus scheme.
• 25 days plus Bank Holiday – 3 days of which are reserved for Christmas closure.
• Life assurance x4.
• Pension – 5% employee, 3% employer.
• Private Medical – costs split 50% between employee and employer.
• EAP.