People Development Partner

Cotswold Outdoor Ltd.; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading outdoor retailer in the United Kingdom is looking for a People Development Partner - Brand Events Manager to build partnerships and create impactful learning experiences. This role involves driving monetisation of learning channels and improving stakeholders' outcomes. The ideal candidate will have experience in Learning & Development, strong project management skills, and a passion for the outdoors. A starting salary of £40,000 is offered along with a yearly bonus and hybrid working options.

Benefits

Starting salary of £40,000

Yearly bonus of up to £3,750

Hybrid working options

33 days holiday

Private medical insurance

Staff discounts of 40-60%

Savings on groceries, travel, and entertainment

Qualifications

• Experience in Learning & Development or Brand Training in retail or outdoor sectors.
• Commercially aware with a track record in learning initiatives.
• Ability to measure learning outcomes and ROI.

Responsibilities

• Build partnerships with outdoor brands for learning experiences.
• Identify opportunities to grow learning channels and monetise them.
• Measure performance and ROI of learning initiatives.

Skills

Learning & Development

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Proactivity

Education

CIPD Qualification

Tools

Digital Learning Tools

Job description

At Cotswold Outdoor Group, the outdoors isn't just where we work, it's who we are. Every day, our head office teams play a vital role in helping people get outside, explore more, and experience the world around them.

We're looking for a People Development Partner - Brand Events Manager to join us on that journey. This role is about more than just day-to-day responsibilities, it's about shaping how we inspire our customers, support our stores, and grow our community of adventurers. We're currently based in Kemble but will be moving to central Swindon in Spring 2026 - just a short walk from the train station and the new bus boulevard. It's an exciting next step in our adventure, and a chance for you to be part of it from the very start. You can take a look at our new location here: 1 Newbridge Square, Swindon.

About Us

We believe life's better when it's lived outdoors. From hiking and wild swimming to simply stepping away from the screen, nature helps us feel alive.

At our head office, every role helps make those adventures possible. Whether it's shaping our systems, supporting our teams or driving key initiatives, you'll play a vital part in helping people get outside and explore more.

We're part of the Cotswold Outdoor Group, including Runners Need and Snow + Rock, offering trusted brands, expert advice, and a commitment to protecting the planet.

Whether it's your first step or your next move, you'll find opportunities to learn, grow, and be part of something bigger.

What You'll Be Doing

• Building and maintaining partnerships with leading outdoor brands to create impactful, commercially successful learning experiences
• Identifying opportunities to grow and monetise learning channels including events, programmes, and digital content
• Co-developing engaging, authentic learning that combines product expertise with inspiring storytelling
• Measuring performance and return on investment to continuously improve outcomes for all stakeholders
• Collaborating across teams to align learning initiatives with brand campaigns, seasonal priorities, and business objectives
• Championing innovative approaches to learning from digital and microlearning to immersive outdoor experiences.

We're Looking For Someone Who

• Experience in Learning & Development, Brand Training, or Commercial Partnerships, ideally in retail or outdoor sectors
• Commercially aware with a track record of driving and monetising learning initiatives
• Understanding of how learning impacts retail performance
• Strong project management, stakeholder management, and communication skills
• Analytical and detail-oriented, with experience measuring learning outcomes and ROI
• Resilient, proactive, and collaborative, balancing multiple priorities effectively
• Desirable: Familiarity with digital learning tools or LMS platforms, CIPD qualification, and passion for the outdoors

What You'll Get From Us

Joining our team means more than just getting paid a salary, it's about being part of a workplace that values you, your growth and your wellbeing.

You’ll Enjoy

• Starting salary of £40,000 with a yearly bonus of up to £3,750
• Hybrid working options to support your work-life balance
• 33 days holiday allowing you to recharge and explore the outdoors
• Private medical insurance, life assurance and critical illness cover
• Staff discounts of 40-60% across our full range of outdoor brands
• Savings on everyday essentials including groceries, travel, fitness, and entertainment through our perks hub

Everyone's welcome

We welcome applications from all genders, backgrounds, and experiences. Diverse teams make us stronger, helping us learn, grow, and create a place where everyone belongs.

We want to hear your voice so encourage you to write your own application and use AI tools sparingly. We're looking for honesty, authenticity, and a real sense of who you are. Applications that feel generic or AI-generated may not stand out.

This advert may close early if we receive a high number of applications, so don't wait too long to apply.