Job Description

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Learning & Development Manager

Cheadle / Hybrid | 41,490 starting salary | Permanent | Full-time (37.5 hours)

Join Together

Trust - Together We Thrive

Together we make a difference, develop and learn, and support each other. Every day with us is different, but our mission remains the same: To champion the rights, needs and ambitions of the people we support - they are at the heart of everything we do. We stand by them, and we work together for change.

We are seeking a compassionate, values-driven Learning & Development Manager to lead and inspire a culture where people can grow, thrive and feel truly valued.

About the Role

Reporting to the Head of Learning & Organisational Development, you'll lead a high-performing Learning & Development team to design, deliver, and evaluate impactful learning experiences across the Trust. From leadership development and coaching to equity, diversity and inclusion, apprenticeships, and compliance.
Your work will build organisational capability and support our people to be their best.
You will align learning strategies with organisational goals and champion a values-led, inclusive, and people-centred learning culture.

Your key responsibilities

Lead the design and delivery of leadership and development programmes for all levels. Drive the organisation-wide learning strategy in collaboration with senior stakeholders and operational teams. Oversee our Learning Management System and digital learning approach, ensuring content is high quality, inclusive, and aligned with compliance needs. Lead organisation-wide learning needs and digital skills analysis. Champion Equity, Diversity and Inclusion through impactful learning content. Manage the Learning & Development budget and external providers, ensuring value and measurable impact. Build and support a high-performing Learning & Development team that embodies our Trust values.

About You

We are looking for an inspiring leader with a strong background in Learning & Development. The ideal candidate will have:Degree in HR, education, psychology, or related field, plus ongoing professional development. Experience leading Learning & Development teams and complex learning initiatives. Strong skills in stakeholder engagement, coaching, facilitation, and digital learning systems. A strategic mindset with the ability to deliver practical, high-impact learning outcomes. Experience with coaching, leadership frameworks, and equity, diversity & inclusion learning solutions. Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

What We Offer:

A

supportive, values-driven environment

where your expertise will make a tangible difference. Opportunities for

professional development and career growth.

Hybrid working arrangements

to support work-life balance. A

commitment to diversity and inclusion

, with applications encouraged from individuals with lived experience.

Annual Leave

27-day holiday plus 8 days bank holidays rising to 30 after 5 years, 33 days after 10 years

Generous pension scheme

and death in service benefit , up to 7% company pension contributions and up to 6 x basis salary death in service

Occupational sick pay

and family friendly policies including

enhanced

maternity, paternity and adoptive leave.

Reward and Discount platform

offering discounts at high street shops, travel, insurances etc.

Cycle to work

scheme Eligibility to apply for

Blue Light card

Proud to be a

real living wage employer

Refer a friend scheme

, be rewarded for recommending a friend to work with us Comprehensive

training and development opportunities

, including apprenticeship qualifications

Long service awards

including cash gifts and extra holiday. Promotion of

Wellbeing

across the organisation including Mental Health First Aiders offering wellbeing support from trained colleague and free weekly yoga session in person or online Access to our

Employee Assistance Programme

for you and adults at your home

Join Us:

If you are passionate about empowering individuals and teams to thrive, we want to hear from you. Help us build a brighter future for the people and communities we support.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

We look forward to hearing from you and potentially welcoming you to our team! If you have any questions or need further assistance, feel free to reach out.

We welcome applications from individuals who have the right to work in the UK. Currently, we are not providing sponsorship for overseas staff. Applications are very welcome from all regardless of age, disability, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief, race, sex, sexual orientation, trans status or socio-economic background. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments for disabled people. We positively encourage applications from those with lived experience. If there is any part of your lived experience you want to keep confidential in some way please talk to the Recruitment or HR shared service teams and we will do what we can to support you.