Learning & Development Manager

Managers of learning and development are in charge of the professional development and training of staff members. They assist people reach their maximum potential by maximising their talents. They also maintain a clear emphasis on the needs of the organisation as well as the wants and needs of the learner.

As a manager of learning and development, you might be:

• Managing finances
• Creating programmes for induction that are effective
• Performing evaluations
• Creating employee learning strategies
• Making instructional materials
• Tracking and evaluating trainees' progress
• Assessing new hires' training and development
• Assisting line managers and trainers in resolving certain training issues
• Understanding various learning strategies and staying current with training developments
• Attempting to develop and keep talent

^*Pay rates
Earnings typically depend on location, employer, the stage of your training, your hours worked and the opportunity to work overtime. Please also note that the pay rate figures have come from a variety of reliable sources including:

• National Home Builders
• Home Builder's Sub-Contractors
• CITB
• The Home Builders Federation
• Construction Recruitment Agencies

Although there are no formal requirements for becoming a learning and development manager, there are a number of paths you might take to get there. You may finish a course at a university or college, enrol in an apprenticeship, or submit a job application directly to an employer.

To work on a construction site, you might need a Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) card.

A learning and development manager will have a better chance of advancement if they hold a credential recognised by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).

You could advance into a senior management position as a learning and development director as your expertise and abilities increase and oversee all the training and development occurring on building projects.

The type of job role can differ depending on the employer and the activities involved. Some roles such as trade roles have the opportunity to be self-employed. Often employers offer a variety of employment status and flexibility. The jobs outlined in this website are common across the home building industry, but the job titles may differ from one organisation to another.

All our featured job roles offer different entry-points for school leavers, college leavers, and graduates to commence a career in the industry. There are opportunities to enrol on apprenticeships and other career progression routes.

For most jobs, depending on your qualifications and experience there are also openings for those looking to change career.