Senior L&D Lead

Job Description

I am delighted to partnering with a highly successful Lancashire based business with a strong people-first culture, to appoint an experienced L&D Lead to join on a 9-month fixed-term contract. This role offers the chance to embed meaningful capability development across a large operational workforce at a time of investment in people, digital transformation, and automation.

With a newly defined L&D strategy already in place, the focus now is on execution. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in delivery-focused environments, enjoys building practical learning solutions, and can quickly gain credibility with leaders and operational teams. The successful candidate will also oversee the HR team during a period of maternity leave, ensuring continuity of leadership and support while key L&D initiatives are delivered.

The Role

This position will lead the implementation of the organisation's L&D strategy, ensuring key development initiatives are delivered effectively and embedded across the business.

You will work closely with a capable HR team and senior leaders to translate strategy into tangible learning programmes, leadership capability, and development pathways.

Key Responsibilities

• Embed a leadership framework across the organisation
• Design and deliver internal development programmes for team leaders and emerging managers
• Develop structured skills pathways aligned to business needs
• Lead the implementation of a new Learning Management System (LMS)
• Support the redesign of job evaluation and grading structures
• Provide expert L&D guidance to HR Business Partners and leaders
• Promote a self-learning culture and coach leaders to develop their teams

The Ideal Profile

We're looking for a practical, delivery-focused L&D professional who can quickly get up to speed and start making an impact.

Essential Experience

• Strong Learning & Development project delivery experience
• Experience managing a team, either within L&D or HR
• Proven ability to implement programmes and frameworks, not just design strategy
• Ability to guide and influence experienced HR professionals
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, particularly within operational or manufacturing environments
• Skilled in coaching and mentoring leaders to develop internal capability

Package

• Competitive base salary up to £70k
• Pension scheme - 6% employer contribution
• 25+ days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro‑rated)
• Life assurance x 4 salary
• Employee wellbeing support

Why This Role?

This is an opportunity to deliver meaningful L&D transformation in a business that genuinely supports people development. With senior leadership committed to capability building, the successful candidate will have the autonomy, backing, and resources to make a visible impact quickly.

Please apply to Leanne Boddy at Macmillan Davies HR