Learning & Development Manager
ABBYY
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: London • United Kingdom
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About the role
- Translate organisational capability needs into a clear, scalable learning strategy aligned with ABBYY’s business goals.
- Manage the end-to-end design of learning pathways, programs, and experiences that build leadership, professional, and technical capability.
- Design and develop high-quality learning content across multiple modalities (e-learning, virtual instructor-led, in-person, blended, toolkits, guides).
- Conduct learning needs analyses to identify skill gaps, organisational requirements, and future capability needs.
- Facilitate workshops, training sessions, and development programs for employees and people managers globally.
- Own ABBYY’s Learning Management System (LMS), ensuring high-quality content, smooth operations, accurate reporting, and user engagement.
- Use data to evaluate learning effectiveness, demonstrate learning transfer, and inform program improvements.
- Contribute learning strategies to support organisational change, transformation initiatives, and new ways of working.
- Stay current with L&D trends, technologies, and methodologies to evolve ABBYY’s learning ecosystem.
Requirements
- CIPD qualification in Learning & Development or related professional certification (or equivalent).
- Coaching qualification (desirable).
- Degree in HR, Education, Psychology, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- 3+ years experience in Learning & Development, Talent, or a related development role within a global or fast-paced environment (SaaS or tech scale-up experience a plus).
- Proven experience designing, delivering, and evaluating corporate learning solutions across multiple modalities (e-learning, virtual classroom, blended, self-directed).
- Experience administering and optimising Learning Management Systems (LMS), including content management, reporting, and user experience.
- Hands-on experience with learning tools such as Articulate 360, Camtasia, and other digital content-creation technologies (desirable).
- Demonstrated ability to analyse learning data to show learning transfer, measure impact, and translate insights into actionable improvements.
- Strong instructional design skills with an ability to simplify complex concepts into engaging, digestible content.
- Skilled facilitator with excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
- Strong consulting mindset: able to conduct needs analysis, influence stakeholders, and recommend effective solutions.
- Highly organised with strong project management skills, able to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality outputs.
- Curious, proactive, and committed to continuous improvement and innovation in learning.
- Comfortable operating in a global, fast-paced, and evolving environment.
Benefits
- Work from home, or hybrid
- Private health insurance
- Private pension ( up to 5% EE and 4% ER )
- Volunteering Time Off (2 days/ year)
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
learning strategylearning needs analysisinstructional designcorporate learning solutionsdata analysiscontent developmentprogram evaluationproject managementfacilitationcoaching
Soft Skills
communicationpresentationinterpersonalconsulting mindsetorganisational skillsproactivecuriositycontinuous improvementinfluencing stakeholdersability to simplify complex concepts
Certifications
CIPD qualification in Learning & Developmentcoaching qualificationdegree in HRdegree in Educationdegree in Psychologydegree in Business