Assistant Manager, Learning & Development

Brief Summary

• Lead and elevate leadership development initiatives by designing practical learning journeys that build capability and strengthen the leadership pipeline.
• Drive end-to-end programmes with strong stakeholder engagement, measurable outcomes, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Partner with business leaders and HR stakeholders to identify leadership capability gaps and prioritise development needs.
• Build structured leadership development roadmaps and learning journeys aligned to competency frameworks, succession plans, talent pools, and individual development plans.
• Lead end-to-end programme design and rollout, including curriculum structure, assessments, action learning, coaching elements, and workplace application.
• Select appropriate learning delivery approaches (e.g., blended formats) and ensure programmes are relevant to business context and real challenges.
• Oversee programme quality, timelines, and participant experience; refine programmes using feedback and outcome measures.
• Engage stakeholders across sites to align on programme priorities, nomination criteria, expectations, and development pathways.
• Present recommendations and progress updates to senior stakeholders, influencing decisions on leadership capability priorities.
• Evaluate vendors, review proposals, manage commercial discussions, and monitor provider performance for quality and value.
• Plan and manage budgets, resources, approvals, timelines, and key risks for leadership development initiatives.
• Establish measures of success and assess learning effectiveness via feedback, capability assessments, behavioural application, and relevant business outcomes.
• Connect learning interventions with broader talent actions (e.g., stretch assignments, mentoring, job rotation) in collaboration with line managers and talent partners.
• Lead and coach team members by setting clear priorities, accountability, and quality standards; promote operational excellence and process improvements.
• Strengthen governance of learning materials, documentation, confidentiality, and data protection requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organisational Development, Business, Psychology, Education, or a related discipline.
• Extensive experience in Learning & Development / leadership development / talent or organisational development, including leading complex programmes and multiple stakeholders.
• Proven capability in designing leadership curricula, defining learning journeys, and translating business needs into practical development solutions.
• Experience managing external learning partners, including evaluation, contracting discussions, and performance management.
• Strong ability to measure programme effectiveness and use learning data to improve design and demonstrate impact.
• Demonstrated stakeholder management skills, including engaging senior leaders and influencing outcomes.
• People leadership and/or project leadership experience, with strong planning, prioritisation, and execution discipline.
• Strong facilitation, consulting, analytical, communication, and project management skills.

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