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L&D Manager (standalone)
L&D Manager (standalone) – Onsite Role
About the Role
The L&D Manager (standalone) will lead the organisation’s Learning & Development (L&D) strategy, coordinating and evaluating initiatives to nurture a learning culture, enhance employee skills, close competency gaps, and drive organisational growth. This role involves designing, delivering, and optimising L&D programmes across a growing SME with operations in three countries.
This is an onsite role (5 days/week in Marlow, UK).
Key Responsibilities
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Strategy & Planning
- Work with the Group Director of HR to design and deliver a comprehensive L&D strategy aligned with business objectives.
- Conduct training needs analyses (TNA/LNA) to identify skills gaps and recommend evidence-based solutions.
- Develop evaluation processes to measure training effectiveness and drive continuous improvement.
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Learning & Development Delivery
- Support a diverse learning ecosystem, including coaching, digital learning, job shadowing, and external training.
- Oversee learning materials and resources required for programme execution.
- Organise enrolments, scheduling, and logistics for development programmes.
- Collaborate with external training providers to enhance learning opportunities.
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Talent & Development Support
- Create development pathways and career progression plans.
- Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory training requirements.
- Maintain accurate training records and documentation.
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Cultural & Leadership Impact
- Drive a culture of continuous learning across the organisation.
- Partner with leadership to embed skills development at all career levels.
- Build and manage external provider relationships for sustained knowledge growth.
Person Specification
Essential
- Proven L&D/Talent Development experience, preferably in a standalone role.
- Experience setting up an L&D function from scratch (highly advantageous).
- Broad expertise in the L&D lifecycle—TNA/LNA, learning design, delivery, and evaluation.
- Strong knowledge of L&D theories and methodologies, including coaching, digital learning, and job shadowing.
- Excellent organisational, time management, and project leadership skills.
- Outstanding written and verbal communication, with diplomatic approachability.
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Desired
- Prior experience in the pharma/biotech sector or regulated L&D environments.
- Familiarity with talent development tools (e.g., learning management systems).
- Record of driving measurable L&D impact in high-performing teams.
Location & Terms
- Role: 5 days/week in the office (Marlow, UK) (parking available).
- Remuneration: Competitive (details undisclosed in raw text).
- Benefits:
- 10% bonus scheme
- 25 days (annual leave) + 3 Christmas closure days
- Life assurance (x4 coverage)
- Pension (5% employee contribution, 3% employer)
- Private Medical Insurance (50% employee/50% employer split)
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
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