Learning & Development Manager (Scotland)
Are you an experienced Learning & Development professional looking for an opportunity to shape and drive L&D strategy? Our client seeks a proactive and strategic L&D Manager to lead learning initiatives across multiple sites in Scotland. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with experience in an industrial environment to make a real impact by developing employees, ensuring compliance, and fostering a strong learning culture.
About the Role
The L&D Manager will design and deliver a comprehensive L&D strategy that aligns with business goals. Working across various locations, you will standardise training processes, manage compliance requirements, and ensure employees at all levels receive the necessary development opportunities. You will also manage the L&D budget and partner with key stakeholders to implement innovative learning initiatives that support the organisation’s sustainable growth plans.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop L&D policies and principles to enhance employee performance and support long-term business objectives.
- Standardise L&D programmes, including tools and templates, ensuring consistency across all sites.
- Lead the development and execution of effective induction programmes for new hires.
- Oversee all mandatory and statutory training requirements, ensuring compliance.
- Work closely with key stakeholders to align training initiatives with business priorities.
- Define and implement competency and role profiles to ensure targeted and relevant training.
- Support and enhance the performance and development review process.
- Develop and manage early career programmes, including apprenticeships and graduate schemes.
- Design and implement career and management development programmes to build leadership capabilities.
- Identify and deliver L&D initiatives that support talent and succession planning.
- Deliver engaging and effective training sessions where required.
- Oversee the management of the L&D budget, ensuring efficient resource allocation and maximisation of funding opportunities.
- Ensure training governance and quality assurance through regular observations and progress tracking.
- Report on training activities, compliance, and development progress to senior leadership.
- Build relationships with external organisations, such as trade bodies, higher education institutions, and training providers.
What We’re Looking For
- Proven experience in Learning & Development, with both operational and strategic expertise.
- Strong understanding of mandatory, statutory, and competency-based training regulations.
- Experience managing training budgets and funding, including the Apprenticeship Levy.
- Effective stakeholder management and business partnering skills.
- Strong communication, presentation, and leadership development experience.
- Experience in succession planning, talent management, and early career programmes.
- Knowledge of learning management systems (LMS) and other L&D tools.
- CIPD qualification (or equivalent) is desirable.
- A full UK driving licence is required.
Why Join?
- Strategic Impact: Play a key role in shaping the L&D function and supporting business growth.
- Leadership Opportunity: Manage the learning team to deliver an effective learning service to the organisation.
- Career Progression: Opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with scope for professional growth.
- Competitive Package: Attractive salary and benefits package.
If you are a results-driven L&D professional with experience in an industrial or operational setting, we want to hear from you! Apply today to be part of a forward-thinking organisation committed to investing in its people and their development.
