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Learning and Development Manager

Please Note: The application deadline for this job has now passed.

Job Introduction

Our UK Government segment have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Learning and Development Manager to join our talented and highly supportive team.

We are looking to recruit a Learning & Development Manager who will promote and develop a learning culture by managing a range of learning and development activities which are aligned to the business strategy and comply with contractual and legislative requirements.

If you are looking for your next great L&D opportunity, we genuinely want to hear from you.

Role Responsibility

  • Research, devise, implement and manage the local learning and development plan
  • Monitor and proactively manage the establishment’s training budget
  • Proactively work with Senior Managers to understand the short- and medium-term learning requirements for the site and take accountability for site strategy in conjunction with the HRBP and wider business
  • Coordinate and manage learning and development solutions in response to assessed operational need, including statutory and mandatory training, mentoring, apprenticeships and flexible learning options as appropriate
  • Develop and deliver training modules using a variety of training methods to meet a variety of learning styles
  • Implement evaluation strategies to monitor and continuously improve the effectiveness and quality of learning and development solutions
  • Coach employees in business relevant topics, including Aspire and Personal Development Plans (PDRs)

The Ideal Candidate

  • Experience in research, design, coordination and delivery of learning and development solutions
  • Experience in managing expenditure and budgets
  • Strategic thinking and ability to understand business needs and planning
  • Experience of working with stakeholders at all levels of business
  • Ability to quickly adapt to changing priorities and manage a diverse remit
  • Ability to manage and maintain L&D information systems
  • Exceptionally organised and the ability to communicate clearly by a variety of means

Package Description

Competitive salary

Sodexo offers the best range of employee benefits on the market. From discounts that reduce the cost of the weekly shop, to exclusive deals on holidays and keeping active. Our award-winning employee benefits platform offers everything YOU need to make life that little bit better every day.

  • Health and wellbeing incentives
  • Training and development opportunities
  • Reward and Recognition schemes
  • Flexible working considered
  • Volunteering days
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Life Assurance

We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities, and we celebrate diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be natural, and be the best versions of themselves. We recognise that we’re on a journey with regards to diversity and inclusion and would therefore welcome applications for candidates from underrepresented backgrounds.

All offers are subject to full security clearance checks

About the Company

In the UK and Ireland, Sodexo employs around 30,000 people, and partners with clients in many sectors across business and industry; schools and universities; sports and leisure; energy and resources; government and agencies; healthcare; justice and defence.

Sodexo’s connected; people-centric approach brings together a diverse range of expertise. The breadth of services it offers ranges from food and hospitality; cleaning; reception; concierge (Circles); security; property management and technical services through to data driven workplace strategy and design (Wx); employee engagement and recognition services (Sodexo Engage) and personal home services through Prestige Nursing + Care and the Good Care Group.

Vital Spaces is Sodexo’s value proposition that puts people at the heart of everything we do, bringing together services and solutions and focusing on the productivity and wellbeing of people wherever they are.

Sodexo is committed to being an inclusive employer; we welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds and identities.

We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations.

We are building on our support to the Armed Forces community through the development of specific pathways within our recruitment process to  support ex-forces personnel and reservists, those applying for jobs with us who meet the ideal candidate criteria for the role advertised are guaranteed to progress to the selection process

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