Learning & Development Manager
Location: London
Salary: £50,000 - £60,000
About us
The Key Group, of which Arbor is a proud brand, serves school leaders and trusts across the UK providing authoritative guidance and intuitive tools that support school leadership.
We work across the full diversity of schools and locations, from small rural and coastal primaries to the largest trusts and local authorities in the country.
We recognise that each school and trust is on a journey and school leaders need to identify their specific context, their own path and the next step in that journey. This process requires more than just shared values in a school, it requires the knowledge, data, context and confidence to bring others with you in effecting change.
That's why we're here. We put the power back in the hands of those leading our schools and trusts, by equipping them with remarkable products & services. The Key Group is home to 5 brands, each the leading provider in its category including Arbor, ScholarPack, Integris, The Key and GovernorHub. Over 380 colleagues deliver our award-winning services and serve 19,000 schools.
About the role
We are looking for an experienced and collaborative Learning & Development Manager to join our People team and help us continue to support the growth and development of our employees. The remit and focus of the role is to play a crucial role in helping individuals enhance their skills and knowledge. You will work closely with various stakeholders to identify training needs, develop learning objectives, and design effective training programs, both digital and in-person.
Core responsibilities
Create and execute learning strategies and programs
Collaborate with key stakeholders to identify learning needs and develop a comprehensive learning strategy aligned with wider company goals and objectives.
Lead the design, development, and implementation of engaging curriculum of training including elearning.
Implement various learning methods company wide (e.g. coaching, mentoring, job-shadowing, online training)
Deliver and coordinate a curriculum of e-learning courses, workshops and other trainings
Assess the success of development plans and help employees make the most of learning opportunities
Help managers develop their team members through career pathing
Evaluate the effectiveness of training programs through assessments, surveys, and feedback mechanisms, and make recommendations for continuous improvement.
Track budgets and negotiate contracts
Stay updated with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in learning and development to enhance the quality and relevance of training programs.
Collaborate with internal subject matter experts, external vendors, and training partners to leverage resources and expertise for training delivery.
Implement and manage a learning management system (LMS) and other training platforms to ensure seamless delivery and tracking of training activities.
About you
We’re looking for a knowledgeable and enthusiastic Learning & Development Manager. Beyond that, we’d love to see:
Experience equivalent to CIPD level 5 in L&D
Proven experience in designing and delivering effective learning programs
Strong knowledge of learning management systems (LMS) and HRIS platforms
Experience in designing, creating and implementing L&D strategies.
Demonstrable experience of delivering high volume training
Experience of dealing with external training providers, including Universities, apprenticeships and utilising the Apprenticeship Levy is essential.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to present complex information in a clear and concise manner
What we offer
We place huge importance on caring for and developing our people. If you join us you can expect a good work-life balance and the training and support you need to succeed in your role and continue to progress. We are a socially conscious company, but one that also likes to have fun.We offer:
- A generous holiday allowance (25 days in your first year and 28 days from your second)
- The option to buy and sell holidays as well as additional ‘Key Days’ throughout the year
- A very generous family policy for both maternity and paternity leave (up to 20 weeks and 6 weeks at full pay respectively)
- Free access to a financial wellbeing app, Bippit
- Free access to an EAP and counselling service, YuLife
- A multitude of other benefits to support our employees…
Interview process
Phone screen
1st stage
2nd stage
We are committed to a fair and comfortable recruitment process, so if you require any reasonable adjustments during your application or interview process, please reach out to a member of the team at careers@arbor-education.com.
Our commitment is also backed by our partnership with Neurodiversity Consultancy, Lexxic who provide us with training, support and advice.
Arbor Education is an equal opportunities organisation
Our goal is for Arbor to be a workplace which represents, celebrates and supports people from all backgrounds, and which gives them the tools they need to thrive - whatever their ambitions may be so we support and promote diversity and equality, and actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.
Refer a friend: Know someone else who would be good for this role? You can refer a friend, family member or colleague, if they are offered a role with Arbor, we will say thank you with a voucher valued up to £200! Simply email: careers@arbor-education.com
Please note: We are unable to provide visa sponsorship at this time.
London
Perks and Benefits
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Professional development budget 🎓
At Arbor we're passionate about learning, and to support this we have a dedicated training budget for all teams. -
Mental health and wellness 🧠
Dedicated Mental Health First Aiders and Wellbeing Champions with ongoing support and learning around mental health. -
Volunteering day 🤝
We're all about making an impact! So everyone who joins us gets 1 day a year to volunteer for a charity or cause of their choice. -
Regular team socials 🥳
We have regular team socials where we spend dedicated time together. This year we've had BBQs, been to theatre shows, gone white water rafting, and more! -
Half-day summer Fridays 😎
Plus, we shut the office for a day at Easter and over Christmas so you get some extra time off then too! -
Employee Assistance Programme 🧘♀️
Choice of comprehensive 24/7 support services with UK and Ireland's most trusted health and wellbeing network. -
Flexible working 🤸♀️
Depending on your role we can also offer you flexible working - just mention it in your interview and we'll let you know what your options are -
Dog-friendly offices 🐕
Our offices are dog friendly, so if you'd like to bring your canine companion in for the day, that's no problem! -
GRC Accredited ✔︎
The Good Recruitment Charter defines good recruitment practice through key principles that we aspire to.
Workplace and Culture
We’re a diverse and experienced team of ex-teachers, edtech engineers and education specialists passionate about making a difference to the sector.
Ultimately, we’re here to help make our schools and trusts stress a little less, and focus on what matters most - improving the lives of teachers and outcomes of students everywhere!
About Arbor Education
At Arbor, we’re on a mission to transform the way schools work for the better.
You’ve probably seen the headlines. Heavy workloads, constant change, admin pressure on teachers and staff at every level… sometimes it feels like this is just part and parcel of school life today. But it doesn’t have to be this way.
We passionately believe that there’s a better way to work. And it starts by giving everyone the right tools and technology for the job.
We’re building a platform and products we believe in - as well as a strong, diverse team of experienced specialists, ex-teachers and Edtech engineers passionate about making a difference to the sector.
Ultimately, we’re here to help make our schools and trusts stress a little less, and focus on what matters most - improving the lives of teachers and outcomes of students everywhere.
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