HR and Learning & Development Manager
£50,000 + £6,8000 car allowance and monthly performance related bonus
Full time – On-site
Based in Wigan with some travel to further UK sites

Medlock Partners are proud to be partnering exclusively with a highly reputable and successful nationwide construction business in identifying an exceptional HR and Learning & Development Manager to join their team.
  
This brand new role has been crated on the back of a period of positive change as my client looks to restructure to better support the evolving needs of the business. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business built on passion, skill, and creativity, that is focused on driving long-term sustainable growth.

This role will report directly into the People Director and is crucial for enhancing employee Learning & Development capabilities aligned with the business strategy and future needs. This is especially important as the business undergoes positive change and evolves to meet new requirements and continued growth.
  
This rare opportunity offers a chance for an L&D professional to play an integral part in the continued growth and success of the wider HR team and to continue their own personal growth within a generalist HR role.
  
Key Responsibilities of the HR and Learning and Development Manager:
  
L&D:

• Reviewing and evaluating the current L&D processes and making recommendations from this.
• Working alongside the People Director, you will be solely responsible for the L&D strategy and act as the lead person driving the L&D function. 
• Deliver training, predominantly Leadership & Management training, whilst also working alongside the L&D Operations Partner to help design and facilitate the suite of training packages.
• Design and deliver Leadership & Development programs in collaboration with internal stakeholders, while managing third-party providers effectively.
• Continually review the suite of training packages on the LMS to make sure they are fit for purpose and conduct Leadership and Development training in person.
• Collaborate with managers to create and support individual learning, succession, and talent plans, including course content and learning solutions.
• Identify and implement innovative methods for delivering training, learning, and development to maximise benefits for employees and the business.
• Manage apprenticeship programs, ensuring appropriate selection and maintaining the Apprentice Levy account.

  
HR:

• Working closely with the People Director you will be the leading role for the HR team, mentoring, encouraging, supporting and guiding with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders across the business.
• Working alongside the People Director, help Implement and embed the People Strategy consistently across all areas.
• Provide support and advice in line with legal and best practice requirements, while being commercially aware of business needs.
• Working alongside an experienced HR team you will oversee the development of HR policies and procedures, ensuring they align with current legislation and best practices.
• Be an ambassador for the People Strategy and a driver of change, ensuring effective change management.

  
Key requirements for the HR and Learning and Development Manager:

• You will be an experienced L&D or HR professional, working at a similar level, who has experience, ideally within construction, manufacturing, or the engineering sectors.
• You will have proven management experience, mentoring and supporting similar teams.
• Willingness to travel to different sites and maintain visibility across the entire business.
• Ability to gather data and insights to identify learning needs, collect feedback, report on training completion, and continuously improve content.
• Capability to deliver training sessions both in-person and virtually.
• Proven ability to work with a range of stakeholders across a diverse business.
• Highly organised with strong analytical skills.
• CIPD qualification (preferred).

  
  
If you are interested in this HR and Learning & Development Manager position and feel your experience matches the criteria, then please apply now for immediate consideration or for more information please contact Mark Croston or Anna Hand.

Medlock Partners are a professional services recruitment specialist. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances, including minorities and those with disabilities. Please note our advertisements use years' experience and salary levels purely as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.