Senior Learning & Development Manager
This role will lead the design and delivery of engaging and inclusive learning experiences, build behavioural and technical capability across the Charity, develop the annual training and development plan, and create longer‑term strategies for career development and succession planning. You will also manage induction for new starters, oversee external training providers, and work closely with The Royal Marsden’s Learning Hub to support mandatory and ongoing learning.
Alongside learning and development responsibilities, you will play a key role in shaping and delivering staff engagement activities, including the annual All‑Staff Away Day, All‑Staff Meetings, Lunch & Learn sessions and wellbeing initiatives. You will support the annual staff survey, run focus groups, contribute to meaningful action plans, and work with colleagues to strengthen organisational culture. You will also lead on diversity and inclusion education, deliver training to support inclusive recruitment, embed inclusive practice across all development activity, and contribute actively to the work of the Charity’s Diversity and Inclusion Committee.
As part of the HR team, you may occasionally deputise for the Head of HR and support wider HR tasks such as inbox management or casework. We are looking for someone who is an experienced facilitator, skilled at designing learning that drives behavioural change, passionate about inclusive practice, collaborative and strategic in approach, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment. Guided by our Values-Respectful, Kind, Ambitious, Purposeful and Versatile-you will help build a supportive, inspiring environment where colleagues feel connected to our mission to improve the lives of people affected by cancer.
If this opportunity excites you, we would love to hear from you. Hybrid working available, office location is South West London.
