Senior Learning & Leadership Manager

We’re looking for an experienced Learning & Leadership Development professional to design, facilitate, and deliver high-impact leadership training programmes for Senior Directors and VPs across IRIS. If you’re passionate about developing leaders, driving a coaching culture, and ensuring managers at all levels have access to exceptional learning opportunities, this role is for you.

This is a 12-month fixed-term contract and can be remote-based, with some travel to our Slough/Heathrow Approach office and other locations as required.

What Will You Be Doing?

Leadership Development & Coaching

• Design, deliver, and facilitate leadership development programmes for senior leadership levels, ensuring alignment with business strategy.
• Provide one-to-one coaching for managers and leaders to strengthen leadership behaviours and performance.
• Act as a trusted advisor to managers and leaders on leadership and talent development.
• Promote a coaching culture, equipping leaders with the skills to develop, engage, and lead their teams effectively.
• Collaborate with external partners such as CMI (Chartered Management Institute) to ensure best practices in leadership development.
• Continuously evaluate and refine leadership programmes to enhance business impact.

Learning & Development

• Develop and implement a learning roadmap that aligns with business goals.
• Work with department leaders to prioritise leadership development initiatives.
• Measure the effectiveness of learning solutions using data-driven insights.
• Ensure learning is inclusive and accessible across our global teams in the UK, US, India, and Romania.
• Facilitate learning programmes, ensuring engaging and effective delivery to support leadership and professional growth.

Early Careers & Future Talent Development

• Support early careers pathways and succession planning to build a strong leadership pipeline.
• Oversee apprenticeship programmes and alternative career development pathways.
• Ensure effective use of the apprenticeship levy and provide regular reporting on key performance indicators.

Team Leadership

• Lead and develop a small L&D team, mentoring them in best practices for learning design and facilitation.
• Foster a growth mindset within the team, equipping them with knowledge of instructional design, learner engagement, and facilitation techniques.
• Use data-driven insights to inform decision-making and shape the learning and leadership strategy.
• Manage the L&D budget effectively, ensuring efficient resource allocation.
• Work closely with third-party training providers to deliver high-quality learning solutions.

Digital Learning & Learning Management System (LMS)

• Manage the relationship with Cornerstone LMS, ensuring full utilisation of the platform.
• Develop learning pathways for leadership development through digital solutions.
• Oversee content quality, governance, and accessibility within the LMS.
• Promote e-learning modules to enhance leadership capability and continuous development.

What Are We Looking For?

We’re looking for someone who has:

• CIPD Level 5 qualification or equivalent.
• Accreditation in psychometric tools (e.g. Insights) – desirable.
• A recognised coaching qualification – preferred.
• Significant experience in designing, delivering, and facilitating leadership training/coaching at senior leadership levels.
• Proven expertise in learning and development, including design, facilitation, and execution.
• Experience leading and mentoring an L&D team, even if they don’t have a formal L&D background.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders.
• Knowledge of coaching methodologies with hands-on experience coaching managers and leaders.
• Familiarity with LMS/LXP platforms (experience with Cornerstone is a plus but not essential).
• Experience managing early careers and apprenticeship programmes (desirable).
• Knowledge of leadership assessment tools and psychometric testing (e.g. Insights, MBTI) – desirable.
• Experience working in fast-paced environments, engaging stakeholders, and delivering impactful learning solutions.
• Strong commercial awareness, with a focus on improving capability and performance with tangible ROI.
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills, confident in influencing and constructively challenging stakeholders.

Why Join IRIS?

IRIS is a leader in business software solutions, dedicated to developing our people and ensuring they reach their full potential. This role is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact, working with senior leaders to drive learning and leadership excellence across the business.

If you’re ready to shape the future of leadership at IRIS, apply today!