Learning & Development Manager * Annual Salary: £34,500 - £35,700. * Location: Belfast. * Job Type: Full-time, Permanent, Hybrid. Reed are delighted to be exclusively partnered with an outstanding organisation seeking  their next Learning & Development Manager to drive employee development initiatives. This role is pivotal in promoting a learning mindset and ensuring compliance with training requirements, supporting the progression and opportunities of our staff. The successful candidate will be a champion of our learning and development programme, with a strong focus on maximising staff development opportunities.. Day to Day of the role: * Take ownership of the full learning and development programme, including budget management and adherence to training compliance requirements.. * Work with management to address staff development needs through data-led initiatives to support skills gaps.. * Own the onboarding learning programme, ensuring an effective and comprehensive organisational induction process.. * Oversee training renewals to ensure staff compliance with internal and external regulations.. * Promote learning and development across the organisation through innovative forums to maximise utilisation of available training resources.. * Assist and guide leaders on all aspects of learning and development to support business initiatives and enhance staff development.. * Contribute to staff engagement and wellbeing through the People Strategy and develop related approaches to boost the employee experience.. * Develop and deliver in-house training and roll out external training programmes as needed.. * Provide regular data analysis to senior management on engagement and development matters, maintaining up-to-date and accurate statistics.. * Offer specialist advice and guidance to managers and staff on the interpretation and application of people policies and procedures.. * Lead and support the development of the Culture and Development Advisor through varied and innovative work.. Required Skills & Qualifications: * Membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) at a minimum of Associate member level with 3+ years post-qualification HR experience with a strong L&D focus within a medium-sized organisation (250+ staff).. * OR 5+ years HR experience with a strong L&D focus within a medium-sized organisation and working towards CIPD accreditation.. * Demonstrable experience in designing, implementing, and delivering successful learning and development programmes.. * Experience in building partnerships with stakeholders, including senior management, to deliver organisational objectives.. * Proficient in Excel to support reporting requirements.. Preferred Criteria: * Strong knowledge of online development tools and platforms.. * Adaptable and resourceful self-starter who enjoys overcoming barriers to have an impact and drive change.. Benefits: * Hybrid working 2 days a week in the office. * Competitive salary with incremental pay increases subject to satisfactory performance.. * Flexi working system with hybrid working considered.. * Annual leave allowance of 25 days, increasing to 30 after five years.. * Support for professional development.. * Comprehensive employee benefits package.