Catalyst Partners
Learning and Development Manager
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Learning and Development Manager
Learning & Development Manager Location: London - Hybrid Salary: £65,000 - £75,000 Type: Full-time, permanent
Our client is a rapidly scaling, private equity-backed organisation operating within a highly complex, global aerospace and defence environment. The business delivers advanced, integrated solutions to government and commercial partners across multiple domains, combining deep technical expertise with operational excellence.
With teams of engineers, operators, and specialists working closely together, the organisation is built to move quickly, adapt to evolving demands, and deliver high-impact outcomes in critical environments.
As the business continues its global growth, investment in people capability is a key priority. This role offers the opportunity to shape and deliver learning solutions that directly support organisational performance, capability building, and long-term success.
More about the role This role is suited to someone who is genuinely passionate about learning, thrives in a hands-on capacity, and is comfortable operating within a fast-paced, globally distributed organisation. It is a high-impact, individual contributor role focused on designing and delivering learning solutions that drive capability and performance at scale.
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As L&D Partner, you will work closely with stakeholders across multiple regions to identify capability gaps, design structured development interventions, and deliver engaging, practical learning experiences that improve performance.
This is a hands-on, delivery-focused, and outcomes-driven role. You will be expected to build scalable learning solutions while also rolling up your sleeves to deliver training directly to teams. You will operate within a global, fast-paced, and evolving environment, where adaptability, pragmatism, and strong stakeholder engagement are key.
Design and deliver high-quality learning programmes aligned to business priorities and capability requirements. Partner with stakeholders across functions and geographies to identify learning needs and translate these into practical solutions. Create and maintain structured learning frameworks, pathways, and materials to support employee development. Deliver engaging training sessions (virtual and in-person) across a global audience. Evaluate learning effectiveness and continuously improve content and delivery approaches. Contribute to broader people and organisational initiatives where capability uplift is required. Ensure learning solutions are scalable, practical, and aligned to the organisation’s operating model.
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More about you Proven experience in a Learning & Development role with a strong focus on design and delivery. Experience building and delivering training programmes for diverse, global audiences. Ability to translate business needs into structured, practical learning solutions. Strong facilitation and presentation skills, with confidence delivering to varied stakeholder groups. Experience working in fast-paced, evolving organisations. Strong stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to build credibility across different functions. A pragmatic, solutions-focused approach with the ability to operate with autonomy.
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