As a Training Manager, you will lead learning and development initiatives that raise competence, confidence and performance across the organisation. You will design, deliver and evaluate programmes, manage a team of trainers and partner with stakeholders to meet business goals. This role requires strategic thinking, excellent facilitation and measurement skills and a commitment to continuous improvement.
Training Manager Job Profile
The Training Manager oversees the planning, development and delivery of training programmes for employees at all levels. You will set learning priorities, allocate resources and ensure courses align with organisational objectives and regulatory requirements.
Working closely with HR, department heads and external providers, the post-holder will champion a culture of learning, measure impact and report on training outcomes to senior management.
Training Manager Job Description
The Training Manager designs, implements and evaluates comprehensive learning strategies that support talent development and operational excellence. You will create blended learning solutions including face-to-face workshops, e-learning modules and on-the-job coaching, ensuring content is engaging, inclusive and tailored to diverse learner needs.
You will lead a small team of trainers and facilitators, manage budgets and procure external suppliers where specialist expertise is required. The role includes conducting training needs analysis, establishing learning metrics and using data to refine programmes and demonstrate return on investment.
As a key adviser to leaders, the Training Manager will develop leadership and compliance training, support induction and career development frameworks, and ensure learning provision meets statutory and sector-specific standards. Continuous improvement, stakeholder management and clear communication are essential to this role.
Training Manager Duties and Responsibilities
- Develop and implement a strategic learning and development plan aligned to business objectives
- Conduct training needs analysis and prioritise learning initiatives across functions
- Design, deliver and evaluate blended learning programmes and materials
- Lead, coach and manage a team of trainers and learning professionals
- Manage training budgets, procurement and vendor relationships
- Develop leadership, compliance and technical training curricula
- Implement assessment and evaluation frameworks to measure learning impact
- Use learning management systems to administer courses and maintain records
- Collaborate with HR and managers to integrate learning with performance and talent processes
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of best practice, tools and regulatory requirements
- Report on training metrics and present recommendations to senior stakeholders
Training Manager Requirements and Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Education, Psychology or related discipline; CIPD qualification desirable
- Proven experience in learning and development, preferably in a managerial capacity
- Strong facilitation and presentation skills with experience in designing blended learning
- Familiarity with training needs analysis, evaluation methodologies and ROI measurement
- Experience of using learning management systems and e-learning authoring tools
- Excellent stakeholder management, communication and project management skills
- Ability to manage budgets and negotiate with external suppliers
- Commitment to inclusive learning practices and continuous professional development
- Evidence of successful leadership of a learning team and delivery of measurable outcomes
- Flexibility to travel between sites and to deliver occasional evening or day-long sessions
