Learning and development manager

AVK is a leading player in the energy sector, committed to driving innovation and sustainability in critical power installations. We are on a mission to transform the industry, aligning our strategies with a sustainable future. We are looking for a Learning and Development Manager to join our People Team in Maidenhead, Berkshire. As the Learning and Development Manager at AVK, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and evaluating learning and development initiatives to support the growth and success of our employees. Reporting directly to the VP of People, you will play a key role in driving a culture of continuous learning and professional development across the organisation. Responsibilites Include: * Program Design and Delivery: Design, deliver, and facilitate a range of learning programs and initiatives, including onboarding, leadership development, technical skills training, soft skills development, and compliance training. Utilise a variety of learning methodologies and technologies to ensure effective delivery. * Talent Development: Identify high-potential employees and create tailored development plans to support their career growth within the organisation. Implement succession planning initiatives to ensure a pipeline of future leaders. * Performance Management: Collaborate with the wider People team and department managers to integrate learning and development initiatives into the performance management process. Provide guidance on goal setting, feedback mechanisms, and performance improvement plans. * Learning Technologies: Evaluate and implement learning technologies and platforms to enhance the delivery and effectiveness of learning programs. Stay informed about emerging trends and best practices in learning technology. * Budget Management: Manage the learning and development budget effectively, ensuring that resources are allocated strategically to maximise ROI. Monitor expenditures and provide regular reports on budget utilisation. * Evaluation and Metrics: Develop and implement evaluation strategies to measure the effectiveness and impact of learning initiatives. Collect and analyse data on learning outcomes, participant feedback, and business performance metrics to drive continuous improvement. * Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, including senior leadership, department heads, and employees, to understand their learning needs and gain buy-in for learning initiative. To be successful in this role you will need: * Proven experience in learning and development roles, with a focus on program design, delivery, and evaluation. * Experience with learning management systems (LMS) and other learning technologies. * Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels. * Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously. * Strategic thinker with a data-driven approach to decision-making. * CIPD or other relevant professional qualifications are desirable. In return we offer exciting prospects, a generous benefits package including BUPA. AVK|SEG does not discriminate on the race, colour, religion, sex, age, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits. We will endeavour to respond to all applicants however due to the volume of responses, we can only guarantee that candidates who have been shortlisted will be contacted