Learning & Development Senior Manager
Content + Source + Freshness • 16 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
High value role due to competitive salary, expansive benefits, and strong focus on leadership in training and development.
- Competitive salary with strong benefits
- Leadership position in L&D strategy
- Focus on mentoring and developing talent
- Experience in strategy required
Pros
- Attractive salary package with extensive benefits
- Opportunity to lead and influence company-wide training strategies
- Supports career growth through tailored development programmes
Cons
- May require extensive collaboration, which can be demanding
- Results-driven culture can be high-pressure
- Need for significant experience and qualifications
Who it's for
Senior Management • Office-based
Good fit
- Senior L&D managers with strategic vision
- Professionals driven by outcome-oriented environments
- Candidates with experience in financial services training
Not recommended for
- Individuals without relevant experience or qualifications
- Entry-level professionals unfamiliar with L&D processes
- Those preferring non-collaborative work settings
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
We have an exciting opportunity for a Learning & Development Senior Manager based in St Albans to join one of our clients on a full-time permanent basis.
Summary of the Learning & Development Senior Manager role
Salary: Competitive
Location: St Albans
Type of Contract: Permanent
Hours: 37.5 hour working week
Benefits: 28 days holiday plus Bank Holidays, generous pension scheme, income protection, enhanced maternity/paternity pay, death in service, health cash plan, Employee assistance programme plus many more!
Responsibilities of the Learning & Development Senior Manager
- Lead the design, delivery, and management of training programmes that build skills and knowledge across all staff levels.
- Collaborate with managers, partners, and HR to identify training needs and set clear development priorities.
- Create and update engaging training resources, including videos, presentations, and written materials, and maintain the firm’s training calendar.
- Oversee post-qualification training by coordinating with training partners/directors to source and organise technical learning.
- Support trainee staff and school leavers through tailored development programmes, while identifying high-potential individuals and creating personalised growth plans.
Requirements for a successful Learning & Development Senior Manager
- Proven experience in strategic Learning & Development gained within an accountancy practice or financial services organisation is essential.
- Strong leadership, influencing, and project management skills.
- Strong strategic and creative learning and development experience
- Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
- Results-driven, with a track record of delivering outcomes through others.
- A recognised accountancy qualification would be a strong advantage.
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