Learning & Development Manager
- Posted 20 February 2026
- Salary £45,000
- LocationLondon
- Job type Permanent
- Discipline Human Resources
- Reference183425
Job description
We are supporting a leading performing arts institution, based in the heart of London, with their search for a new Learning and Development Manager.
This is a permanent role paying £45,000 (though there may be some flexibility) and as part of their benefits package, they offer a range of discounts to shows, as well as access to rehearsals!
Duties will include (but are not limited to):
Line management of an L&D Coordinator
Support the delivery of the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy
Lead on the identification of organisational, departmental and individual training and development needs, and design and manage a programme of activities to meet these in line with the available resources
Work with the Senior HR Management Team to develop training
Liaise with the Director of Operations and the Health and Safety team to deliver training solutions in response to identified health and safety training needs
Manage the design and delivery of induction activities
Promote adoption of the 70:20:10 model of learning and development and encourage staff to take ownership of their own development beyond formal training
Manage the selection of and relationships with external training providers
Manage and facilitate ongoing management development initiatives, including training, mentoring, coaching and action learning
Design and deliver in-house training programmes
Monitor and report on the completion of mandatory and compliance training
Lead on the quality control and systematic evaluation of the effectiveness and impact of learning and development initiatives
Manage and report on the effective use of the training budget; oversee the procurement of training and payment processing
Experience required:
Experience leading an L&D function
Experience within the performing arts (or similar industry) is desirable but not essential
Associate CIPD is desirable but not essential
Rewards and benefits include:
Discounts to shows
Access to rehearsals
Discounted classes
Concessions at local shops/restaurants/gyms etc.
Subsidised canteen and coffee bar
Working hours:
40 hours per week
Monday – Friday, 9am-5pm (flexible)
This is a hybrid role with circa 2 days per week home-working
Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.
James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.
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