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Permanent

Learning and Development Specialist

Michael Page
Manchester
money-bag Negotiable
Posted: 20 October 2026 (Yesterday)
Closing date: 19 November 2026
Ref: 225746274

Are you a recruiter, talent acquisition professional or trainer who loves developing people as much as placing them? The skills that make great recruiters often translate brilliantly into Learning & Development. Building relationships, coaching, influencing, facilitating conversations and helping people succeed are at the heart of this role.

Client Details

We''re looking for a Learning & Development Specialist to join our growing team and help deliver engaging learning experiences that build capability, confidence and performance across our UK and MEA population.

Description

As a Learning & Development Specialist, you''ll play a key role in developing our people through a blend of virtual and face-to-face learning. You''ll deliver academy programmes for new joiners, coach individuals, support learning projects and partner with stakeholders to help shape the future capability of the business.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone from a recruitment, talent acquisition, sales training or people development background looking to move into, or further their career within, Learning & Development.



Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver engaging virtual and classroom-based learning programmes.
  • Facilitate academy and onboarding programmes for new joiners.
  • Support the development of recruitment, sales and professional capabilities across the business.
  • Provide coaching and practical support to help learners apply new skills in the workplace.
  • Partner with managers and stakeholders to identify development needs and implement learning solutions.
  • Support the rollout of new learning initiatives and capability programmes.
  • Promote engagement with digital learning platforms and resources.
  • Travel to offices across the North of the UK, with occasional wider UK travel and overnight stays.

Profile

You may currently work in Recruitment, Talent Acquisition, Sales Training, Learning & Development or a similar people-focused environment.

You''ll bring:

  • A genuine passion for developing others.
  • Excellent communication and facilitation skills.
  • The ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
  • Experience delivering training, coaching or development activities.
  • Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
  • Confidence delivering both face-to-face and virtual learning sessions.
  • Experience using digital learning tools, PowerPoint, Canva or learning platforms.

Job Offer

This role offers the opportunity to make a real impact on people''s careers while developing your own expertise in Learning & Development. You''ll join a supportive team, work closely with senior stakeholders and help shape learning experiences that drive business success.

  • Permanent Learning And Development Specialist position in Manchester.
  • Salary negotiable depending on experience.
  • Excellent Benefits.

If you''re interested in this role, apply now.

People are at the heart of Michael Page. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we''ll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best.

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