Development Manager

Recruit Assist are in partnership with a drainage engineering company in Kent for a Group Learning and Development Manager. The Learning and Development Manager will lead the design, delivery, and evaluation of learning initiatives that build capability across the organisation, from office to engineering L&D support. JOB TITLE: Group Learning and Development Manager, Learning Strategy & Planning

• Develop and implement an organisation-wide L&D strategy aligned with business goals.

• Conduct with senior leaders and subject matter experts skills gap analyses and workforce capability assessments.

• Partner with senior leaders to identify future talent and capability needs.

• Create annual learning plans and manage the L&D budget. Internal Training Academy Development

• Design and launch an internal training academy that provides structured learning pathways for core roles, leadership levels, and specialist functions.

• Build a curriculum framework that includes on boarding, technical skills, soft skills, compliance, and leadership development.

• Establish quality standards, governance, and evaluation processes for all academy programmes.

• Develop branding, communication, and engagement strategies to promote the academy across the organisation.

• Identify and train internal subject-matter experts to act as facilitators, mentors, or content contributors.

• Develop external accreditation recognition for the Academy Programme Design & Delivery

• Create blended learning solutions (e-learning, workshops, coaching, on-the-job learning).

• Oversee the creation of digital learning content and manage LMS platforms.

• Facilitate training sessions and leadership development programmes.

• Source and manage external training providers when needed. Performance & Capability Development

• Support managers in developing team capability and performance.

• Implement frameworks such as competency models, career pathways, and development plans.

• Lead initiatives around leadership development, soft skills, and technical training. Measurement & Evaluation

• Use data and feedback to evaluate learning effectiveness and ROI, including academy programmes.

• Track participation, engagement, and impact on performance.

• Report insights and recommendations to senior stakeholders. Culture & Engagement

• Champion a culture of continuous learning and knowledge sharing.

• Promote learning technologies, self-directed learning, and internal communities of practice.

• Support diversity, equity, and inclusion through accessible learning experiences. To be considered for this L& D Manager opportunity all candidates must apply for this position and then we will review your application and contact you by phone and email.

• Experience in L&D, organisational development, HR, or related fields.
• Proven experience designing and delivering learning programmes.
• Experience building structured learning pathways or internal academies is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with adult learning principles and modern learning technologies.
• Professional certifications (e.g., CIPD, ATD) are beneficial.