Learning & Development Manager

We are looking for a Learning & Development Manager who thrives on supporting their colleagues and progressing their career. As an integral member of the People Department, this is an excellent opportunity for the successful candidate to lead the training function throughout the business and to bring their own ideas of how we can create a learning organisation, a coaching culture and innovative ways to develop our people. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Learning & Development Manager based at our offices in Bolton. The overall purpose of this role is to provide strategic direction to business leaders in relation to the entire learning and development lifecycle and to develop a culture of continuous learning and development, where individuals thrive, and a coaching culture is created. Key accountabilities of this role; Delivery of learning and development plan to ensure a workforce skilled for the future. Partner within your business areas by building effective relationships with leaders to define business learning requirements and influence and shape learning and development initiatives. Provide learning and development insight, expertise and coaching to leaders, acting as a trusted advisor. Managing apprentice training programme including administration of appropriate grants / apprenticeship levy. Support the Head of People in the development and implementation of the People Development Strategy. Develop, implement and evaluate a diverse range of learning interventions and programmes including project leader programme, leadership development programme and other internal/external programmes. Liaise with external training providers to design and deliver a comprehensive core suite of learning programmes. Learning & Development Manager | Training | Learning | Development | Apprenticeships | Levy | CITB | L & D | Coaching | Mentoring | CIPD | Communication | Project Management Benefits Pension / Life Assurance / Private Medical / Free Parking / Retail Discount Scheme / Company Car or Car Allowance / Flexible Working / 25 days holiday plus bank holidays / Eyecare Vouchers / Discounts on Spectacles Essential Skills Experienced in delivering a range of learning interventions as well as adding value by partnering with leaders to deliver action plans based on key metrics and a track record in delivering agreed outcomes to time and within budgets. Experience as a true L&D Business Partner with a strong knowledge of learning & development theory & practice. Strong IT and organisational skills and the ability to influence. Understanding of funding, grants & apprenticeship levy. Excellent communication, presentation and delivery skills. Demonstrable experience of identifying training needs, developing and implementing training strategies, and evaluating learning outcomes. Able to deliver, present and facilitate training to a range of different audiences with a strong team focus and excellent relationship building skills. Self-discipline and proactivity to work as part of a team and alone. Desirable Skills CIPD qualified or relevant experience in the field of Learning & Development. Evidence of continuing professional development. Effective Project Management skills. Strong customer focus and experience of working collaboratively with colleagues. Good working knowledge of training and design delivery methodologies. An awareness of individual learning styles and the importance of appealing to these in L&D delivery. About Company Seddon has grown from a small family run business to the UK's largest privately owned and family managed contracting business, employing over 650 people. But we've never lost sight of what really matters. To us, building relationships is as important as building buildings. The reason for our continued success can be summed up in one simple word: TRUST. Our customers know that when we make a promise, we keep it. That's what sets Seddon apart. It's what our business was founded on and it remains the cornerstone of everything we do today. Strong family ethics are deeply embedded in our company's DNA, and our corporate ethos combines stability, integrity, honesty and sound principles. This means we are better able to understand and respect the long-term needs and aims of our customers. Our people have many different skills and work across a variety of different disciplines, but ultimately, we are all part of one team. Everyone who works for Seddon is united by the same ethos. When we do a job, any job, whether it's a minor repair or a major construction project, we do it right and we do it well. If there's a problem, we'll sort it. Whatever the challenge, we'll rise to it. If our customers need an innovative solution, we'll find it.