Learning and Development Manager

About us  London Marathon Events (part of the London Marathon Group) works to inspire, champion and increase activity in all ages, abilities and demographics. We do this through our successful event portfolio (which includes the TCS London Marathon and TCS Mini London Marathon, Brighton Marathon, The Big Half, Vitality London 10,000, Vitality Westminster Mile, Standard Chartered Great City Race and Swim Serpentine), through our extensive outreach programmes working with schools and community groups in London and across the UK and through our network of wholly owned or partially owned companies, such as Maverick, Run 4 Wales, Loch Ness Marathon Ltd, Caledonian Concepts, Athletic Ventures and Friday Night Lights  Our events raise millions for charities every year to improve the lives of individuals and communities and we passionately believe in the power of sport.  Our values are integral to who we are, how we work and what we do: Caring - We value each other, our customers and the positive impact we make  Curious - We open our minds to new ideas, perspectives and ways of working Exceptional - We strive to be the best and to redefine the art of the possible  Fun - We create joy, happiness and memories that last a lifetime Diversity, inclusion and wellbeing are at the heart of everything we do, and we want to ensure they are at the heart of our company. We strongly value diversity within our workforce and recognise that different people bring different perspectives, lived experience, ideas and culture to the company. This difference brings with it great strengths, including diversity of thought. So, if you’re ready to be a force for good, lead change and want to make a difference to society, keep reading. The Role The Learning & Development (L&D) Manager is responsible for delivering  critical elements of our LMG learning strategy that supports the continuous growth of all employees—from entry-level through to senior leadership.   This role will lead the creation and implementation of management and leadership development programmes, the Future Careers Programme, and oversee the integration and ongoing management of the Learning Management System (LMS) in partnership with Event Crowd our subsidiary business from a content perspective.   The ideal candidate will be a curious thinker and hands-on implementer with a passion for talent development, digital learning, AI and leadership excellence.   The role will close for application on Monday 13th July. Key Responsibilities  Learning Delivery  Execute, a company-wide Learning & Development strategy aligned with business goals and People & Culture objectives.  Design learning pathways in collaboration with People Partners for all employees, ensuring accessibility and relevance across levels and functions.  Curate and deliver training content that strengthens key competencies, focusing on leadership, management, and future skills.  Measure training effectiveness through feedback, data analysis, and performance metrics.  Champion a culture of continuous learning and knowledge sharing with an inclusive and accessible lens across the organization. Management & Leadership Development  Design and deliver the evolution of our Management & Leadership Development Programmes Ascend &Accelerate and support the creation of a framework for mid-level and senior leaders in line with our business growth and our values. Facilitate workshops, coaching programmes that empower managers to lead effectively and drive engagement and delivery of results. Partner with senior leadership to identify leadership capability gaps and create targeted learning interventions.  Evaluate programme outcomes through succession data, performance improvement, and employee engagement scores. Future Careers Programme:  Lead the design, creation, and delivery of the Future Careers Programme, in collaboration with the People & Culture team.  Provide structured learning pathways that support emerging talent, career progression, and future workforce readiness this will be created in collaboration with the People Partners.  Integrate cross-functional training to support innovation, collaboration, and career mobility.  Track programme participation, outcomes, and ROI to ensure continuous improvement and business impact. LMS Integration & Digital Learning:  Own the end-to-end LMS integration process in collaboration with Event Crowd as client partners.  Manage system setup, content migration, and user experience, ensuring the platform aligns with organizational learning objectives.  Curate engaging digital resources, eLearning modules, and user-friendly interfaces.  Provide system oversight, analytics, and reporting to track engagement and learning outcomes. Stakeholder Collaboration:  Partner cross-functionally with department heads, People Partners, Talent Acquisition Manager and external providers to assess needs and deliver impactful solutions.  Collaborate closely with the People & Culture team to align L&D initiatives with talent, performance, and engagement strategies.  Manage key vendor relationships, including Event Crowd, ensuring value delivery and continuous collaboration.   Line Management of 1 x L&D Advisor    Key Deliverables:  Annual group L&D calendar and communication plan  Fully integrated LMS platform with active engagement metrics for compliance and volunteer population. Rolling Management & Leadership Learning programme calendar  Future Careers Programme launch and annual cohort completion outcomes  Quarterly L&D performance and ROI reports  Year-over-year improvement in learning participation and internal career progression metrics   Key Qualifications & Experience  Progressive experience in L&D, with exposure to digital learning with a focus on AI and leadership development.  Experience collaborating with external training partners and managing partner relationships.  Strong facilitation, presentation, and project management skills.  Proficient in LMS administration, learning analytics, and content curation.   Core Competencies:  Delivery of Results in alignment with organisation goals  Strong communication and influencing skills  Data-driven approach to learning evaluation Strategic Thinker to include a knowledge of 1storder thinking AI aware with a lens on how we work with AI across the organisation. Collaborative mindset with a passion for people development  Innovative problem solver with high learning agility and a natural curious mind