L&D Manager

Learning and Development Manager Buckinghamshire - daily £60K-£70K Basic Salary This is an opportunity to join a highly respected and well-established, growing organisation as a Learning and Development Manager, playing a pivotal role in shaping the future capability of the business. You’ll lead the design and delivery of an organisation-wide learning strategy, driving performance, supporting career development, and embedding a strong culture of continuous learning. This role offers real influence, working closely with senior stakeholders while leading a small team and developing impactful programmes across technical, leadership, and behavioural learning. If you’re looking for a role where you can build, evolve, and make a measurable difference to workforce capability, this is an excellent next step. Responsibilities * Develop and implement a company-wide Learning & Development strategy aligned to business goals * Conduct training needs analysis to identify skills gaps and future capability requirements * Design and deliver blended learning programmes, including workshops, digital learning, and coaching * Build structured learning pathways across technical, leadership, and behavioural areas * Manage and optimise the Learning Management System (LMS), ensuring strong engagement and accurate reporting * Track and evaluate learning effectiveness using data and performance metrics * Manage the L&D budget, including forecasting and supplier spend * Source and manage external training providers and partnerships * Produce insights and reporting for senior leadership to inform decision-making * Collaborate with stakeholders across the organisation to embed a culture of continuous development * Lead and develop a small training administration team Qualifications * Degree (or equivalent experience) * CIPD L&D qualification (or equivalent) preferred Skills * Strong understanding of learning strategy and organisational development * Ability to design and deliver blended learning solutions * Confident using data to evaluate and improve learning outcomes * Experience managing LMS platforms and learning technologies * Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills * Budget management and supplier oversight experience * Advanced use of Microsoft Office and reporting tools Experience * Proven experience in an L&D leadership or management role * Experience designing competency frameworks and structured learning pathways * Strong experience delivering blended learning solutions * Experience managing learning systems and compliance requirements * Knowledge of digital learning tools (e.g. Articulate, Captivate) is desirable Blue Eskimo is the leading provider of specialist recruitment for the Learning and Development, e-learning and Training sectors. We provide interim, fixed term contract and permanent roles for multiple disciplines. These include Learning and Development Managers, e-learning Business Development Managers, E-learning Instructional Designers, eLearning Project Managers, Learning Technology Managers, Training Operations Managers, Training and e-learning Consultants, IT Trainers & Soft Skills Trainers