Learning & Development Manager

Morson is delighted to be working in partnership with a market leading Defence organisation to recruit a Learning & Development Manager for an initial 6 month contract. There is a rate of £35 PAYE per hour PAYE OR £47.12 Umbrella Per Hour on offer for the successful candidate. The role would involve a hybrid working arrangement with 2 days a week on site in Barrow In Furness and 3 days working from home.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a strategic Learning & Development Manager to oversee the development, execution, and continuous improvement of our training programs and learning initiatives. You will manage a portfolio of training projects aligned with business goals, ensuring content quality, stakeholder engagement, and measurable outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Portfolio Oversight: Manage a diverse training portfolio, ensuring alignment with organizational strategy and workforce capability needs.
• Project Management: Lead training program development from concept to delivery, including needs analysis, design, implementation, and evaluation.
• Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with business leaders, HR, and subject matter experts to identify training needs and priorities.
• Vendor & Budget Management: Select and manage external training vendors; monitor budget and ensure cost-effective delivery.
• Data & Impact Analysis: Track KPIs, learner feedback, and performance metrics to measure training effectiveness and ROI.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify and implement opportunities to optimize training processes and content based on feedback and results.
• Compliance & Standards: Ensure training programs meet internal quality standards and regulatory requirements where applicable.
• Team Leadership (if applicable): Manage and mentor L&D coordinators or instructional designers assigned to the portfolio.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Proven ability to manage complex training programs across diverse functions
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills
• Familiarity with learning management systems (LMS), eLearning tools, and instructional design methodologies
• Analytical mindset with the ability to translate data into actionable insights

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