Overview

Role: Learning and Development Manager

Salary: Up to £75K plus benefits (£6K Car Allowance, Discretionary Bonus, Pension, Private Medical, Share Save Schemes, 30 Days Holiday)

Location: Hybrid working and in Milton Keynes or Glasgow

Sector: Financial Services

About the role

We're partnering with a major UK Financial Services group on a critical hire. This is not a run-of-the-mill L&D role - it will play a crucial role within the Procurement function, shaping how this leading organisation engages its suppliers, develops its people, and delivers enterprise-wide value.

Responsibilities

• Architect a stakeholder engagement strategy that boosts collaboration, performance, and market reputation.
• Design and launch a Cost and Procurement Academy to raise capability and leadership impact across the function.
• Own the Procurement Brand, across communications, Town Halls and supplier events.
• Turn supplier, stakeholder, and market insights into actionable strategies and measurable improvement.
• Lead the communications and change agenda that underpins a multi-year transformation programme.

Qualifications

• Strong Learning and Development experience, having worked closely with Procurement, Commercial, or Supply Chain functions.
• Can translate complexity into compelling narratives for senior leaders and supplier partners.
• Has the gravitas to challenge thinking and inspire change at every level.

If interested, please apply asap and get in touch via claire.shipman@1st-executive.com