Learning & Development Manager
- Honeycomb Group
- Hybrid (Stoke-on-Trent, UK)
- 02/04/2026
Job Description
The role
You will be responsible for designing and delivering learning strategies and frameworks that build employee capability, support career growth, and drive performance, with clear alignment to business goals. You will work closely with Senior Leaders to promote a culture of continuous improvement in all areas of learning, development and training.
If you’re looking for the opportunity to shape and develop our L&D model in our exciting time of growth, we’d love to hear from you!
What you’ll do:
- Lead the design and delivery of inclusive, high-quality learning initiatives aligned to business goals.
- Develop and implement a clear Learning Strategy to build capability, performance and behaviours.
- Partner with senior leaders to drive leadership development, organisational change and talent planning.
- Ensure compliance with mandatory training, supported by accurate data, reporting and insights.
- Oversee onboarding, apprenticeships, internal engagement campaigns and L&D budget management.
Who you are:
- Professionally qualified in Learning and Development (Level 5) or qualified by significant experience.
- A people professional with excellent stakeholder management and has the confidence to influence, challenge and negotiate where necessary.
- A strong communicator, facilitation, presentation and coaching skills.
- Be commercially aware with a good understanding of how a business works and what drives it forward.
- Experienced in managing LMS and digital learning platforms.
- Have proven people management experience and understanding of HR processes.
- Experienced in managing budgets, expenses and financial processes.
- Have the ability to analyse data and trends to inform business activity and inform decision making.
- Experienced in project management, process improvement and delivering change initiatives.
- A proactive, solution-focused and inspiring leader with a passion for continuous improvement and innovative learning.
Learn more about Honeycomb Group by visiting our digital job pack: Honeycomb Group
What you'll earn (you won't find "competitive salary” written instead of a figure on our watch!)
£49,742 a year
What you'll receive in return (Benefits)
- We offer flexible working, to help you manage your work-life balance.
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Discounted gym membership at our head office and access to our cycle to work scheme – save money on bikes and equipment.
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23 days annual leave plus access to the purchase scheme with two chances to join and boost your annual leave entitlement - you will also be entitled to time off for public holidays or paid days to take flexibly.
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We also give all staff 'My Day'. Whether it’s celebrating a birthday, spending time with family or just taking a day off to relax. You can use your My Day for anything that really matters to you.
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A commitment to your learning and development with a great onboarding experience, external events, conferences, coaching, training courses and support with professional qualifications.
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Keep fit and save money with our cycle to work scheme. Purchase bikes and equipment through your salary and save on tax and national insurance contributions.
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Our Employee Assistance Programme gives you free access to 24-hour phone counselling support, health advice and legal advice, 365 days a year and face-to-face counselling options.
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Occupational Health services. Access to a range of services, including free eye tests and flu vaccinations.
CIPD Requirement
Closing Date
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