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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