Learning & Development Manager - High-Profile Membership & Research Organisation

Based at Central London offices for at least three days every week with the remaining two able to be worked remotely

Exceptional opportunity for an experienced Learning & Development professional to join this prestigious research and membership organisation. Based in wonderful premises steeped in history, the organisation undertakes research, develops policy, hosts events and puts together high-profile, worldwide partnerships.

You will be part of an energetic, highly effective HR team, reporting into the HR Director and with sole responsibility for L&D. The role will entail analysing training requirements and designing, facilitating, and evaluating learning and development activities and programmes. You will play a key role interacting with employees and third-party training providers to create an innovative, proactive learning culture and environment. 

Your role will involve 

• responsibility for the performance management life cycle, annual appraisal, and mid year development conversations.  
• drawing learning needs from returned appraisals and feeding those into the annual learning plan
• liaising with and managing relationships with external training providers
• driving and leading mentoring and coaching programmes
• designing and delivering e-learning modules
• working with the senior management team on leadership development programmes
• managing and considering various corporate learning and engagement related programmes such as work experience, apprenticeships, secondments and mentoring. 

You will need

• a true passion for the learning and development of others whilst having a personal interest in how people work 
• outstanding presentation skills and the ability to engage with senior stakeholders effectively.
• a confident, proactive, positive and optimistic approach with a strong customer-service ethic
• experience of delivering training in small groups
• a proven track record of success in designing, delivering and evaluating training courses and learning events

Previous L&D experience at a senior level within a fast-paced, evolving, progressive organisation is essential

Excellent opportunities for career development in a supportive, interesting, collaborative working environment.