L&D Academy Manager
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A fantastic opportunity for an experienced Learning & Development leader to manage the strategic and operational delivery of a large multi-disciplinary learning academy within a highly regulated safety-critical environment.
You will oversee blended technical and operational training programmes that build workforce capability support organisational performance and ensure all learning meets compliance quality and regulatory standards. This role suits a strategic influential L&D professional who is confident leading teams modernising programmes and delivering high-impact learning across a complex environment.
You will oversee blended technical and operational training programmes that build workforce capability support organisational performance and ensure all learning meets compliance quality and regulatory standards. This role suits a strategic influential L&D professional who is confident leading teams modernising programmes and delivering high-impact learning across a complex environment.
- Lead the overall strategy and daily operation of the learning academy ensuring all training activity aligns with organisational operational and regulatory requirements.
- Develop organisation-wide training plans TNAs learning pathways and induction programmes to support capability development across core roles.
- Oversee the design and delivery of blended learning programmes using digital innovation simulation and new technologies (AI VR) to modernise learning.
- Collaborate with internal SMEs and external partners to ensure all training content remains accurate inclusive and engaging.
- Build strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels acting as a trusted advisor to senior leaders and championing academy services across the organisation.
- Evaluate the effectiveness and impact of learning programmes using data and insights to inform continuous improvement and provide clear reporting to senior stakeholders.
- Lead coach and develop a multi-skilled training team ensuring high standards of delivery and continuous professional growth.
- Promote safe and environmentally responsible working practices and support the organisation during operational disruption where required.
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Education
Degree-level education or equivalent experience.
CIPD Level 7 (or equivalent professional qualification is desirable).
Commitment to ongoing CPD within the L&D profession.
CIPD Level 7 (or equivalent professional qualification is desirable).
Commitment to ongoing CPD within the L&D profession.
Experience
Significant experience in L&D within a regulated technical engineering transport or safety-critical sector.
Experience leading a large learning function or training academy.
Track record of transforming traditional training into modern blended learning programmes.
Experience designing operational technical or compliance-led training.
Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders and partner with leadership teams.
Experience implementing digital learning solutions and applying technology to enhance training delivery.
Experience leading a large learning function or training academy.
Track record of transforming traditional training into modern blended learning programmes.
Experience designing operational technical or compliance-led training.
Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders and partner with leadership teams.
Experience implementing digital learning solutions and applying technology to enhance training delivery.
Skills
- Strong background in Learning & Development within a safety-critical regulatory or operational environment.
- Proven experience leading multi-disciplinary L&D teams.
- Expertise in blended learning design including digital classroom technical and simulation-based training.
- Strong understanding of learning technologies including AI VR and modern digital tools.
- Ability to shape organisational L&D strategy and deliver long-term training plans.
- Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills at senior level.
- Strong capability in training evaluation data analysis and demonstrating ROI.
- Experience managing budgets and external suppliers.
- Confident communicator with excellent facilitation and presentation skills.
- Highly organised adaptable and able to manage complex workloads.
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