Learning and Development Partner (General)
- Full-time
- Working Hours: Standard (09:00am-17:30pm)
- Department: People
- Office or Field Based: Office Based (Cheadle, SK8 3GW)
- Contract type: Permanent
Company Description
We’re Together – the market leading property finance experts with an entrepreneurial spirit. Based in Cheadle, South Manchester, we’ve been established since in 1974 and have built a team of over 750 colleagues, who are passionate about supporting individuals and businesses achieve their property ambitions by making finance work for them.
We pride ourselves on our common-sense approach to lending and offer a range of mortgage and secured loan products to individuals and businesses who are typically underserved by mainstream lenders. Our customers are central to everything we do and we work hard to support them to turn challenges into opportunities which make our customers' property ambitions a reality.
We’re looking for a proactive and creative Learning & Development Partner to join our team and drive organisation‑wide learning that makes a real impact.
About the Role
As our Learning & Development Partner, you’ll design, deliver, and evaluate high‑quality learning solutions that build capability at every stage of the employee journey—from onboarding and operational training through to leadership and management development.
Acting as a trusted advisor, you’ll work closely with leaders, HR, and subject‑matter experts to diagnose capability needs and develop programmes that truly shift performance. You’ll champion a culture of continuous learning and bring innovative, modern L&D approaches to life across the organisation.
Job Description
Are you passionate about helping people grow, elevating capability, and creating meaningful development experiences? We’re looking for a proactive and creative Learning & Development Partner to join our team and drive organisation‑wide learning that makes a real impact.
About the Role
As our Learning & Development Partner, you’ll design, deliver, and evaluate high‑quality learning solutions that build capability at every stage of the employee journey—from onboarding and operational training through to leadership and management development.
Acting as a trusted advisor, you’ll work closely with leaders, HR, and subject‑matter experts to diagnose capability needs and develop programmes that truly shift performance. You’ll champion a culture of continuous learning and bring innovative, modern L&D approaches to life across the organisation.
What You’ll Be Doing
Learning Needs Analysis & Stakeholder Partnership
- Partner strategically with leaders to understand business priorities and future capability needs.
- Identify skills and performance gaps using data, insights, stakeholder consultation, and observation.
- Lead structured LNA/TNA activities to uncover root causes and development opportunities.
- Influence and challenge stakeholders to ensure learning solutions are evidence‑based and effective.
Programme Design & Development
- Lead end‑to‑end L&D projects including scoping, design, delivery, communication, and evaluation.
- Support organisational change programmes by designing and delivering the training workstream.
- Create engaging blended learning solutions across:
- Operational/role‑specific skills
- Behavioural and personal effectiveness
Delivery & Facilitation
- Facilitate workshops, development programmes, and training sessions from early careers to senior leaders.
- Deliver coaching, group facilitation, and action‑learning to embed behavioural change.
Evaluation & Continuous Improvement
- Measure impact using data, feedback, and performance outcomes.
- Apply evaluation models such as Kirkpatrick to refine and improve learning initiatives.
- Focus on long‑term capability building—not just one‑off sessions.
Learning Culture & Innovation
- Champion a culture of curiosity, learning, and continuous improvement.
- Stay current with trends and bring innovative approaches (digital learning, coaching, simulations, 70:20:10, etc.).
Build accessible learning pathways that encourage self‑directed development.
Qualifications
What We’re Looking For
Skills & Experience
- Broad experience across the full L&D lifecycle.
- Outstanding facilitation, coaching, and communication skills.
- Strong design capability—especially experiential and digital learning.
- Able to influence, challenge, and advise stakeholders confidently.
- Excellent project management and organisational skills.
- Solid understanding of adult learning theory and modern learning practices.
- Comfortable with digital learning tools and platforms.
Desirable
- CIPD L&D, ILM Coaching, or similar qualifications.
- Experience with competency or leadership frameworks.
- Knowledge of the 70:20:10 methodology.
Additional Information
Benefits working at Together
- 26 days holiday, (increasing with service) your birthday off, and bank holidays
- Buy & sell holidays
- Discretionary annual bonus
- Matched pension contribution
- Life assurance
- Critical illness cover
- Health cash plan
- Private medical insurance
- Free access to company holiday homes
- Travel season ticket loans
- Ride to work scheme
- Free local gym access
- Local bar / restaurant discounts
Together Money embraces diversity and inclusion, and are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Not only do we welcome difference – we celebrate it, support it and really value our colleagues for who they are. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills.
Please note that all successful applicants will undergo relevant employment reference, financial and criminal record checks.